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This robot quickly disinfects spaces using UV-C light
FollowIt neutralizes around 90% of surface microorganisms.Abrar Al-HeetiVideo producer / CNETAbrar Al-Heeti is a video producer for CNET, with an interest in internet trends, entertainment, pop culture and digital accessibility. She graduated with bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Abrar was named a Tech Media Trailblazer by the Consumer Technology Association in 2019, and a winner of SPJ NorCal's Excellence in Journalism Awards in 2022. Though Illinois is home, she now loves San Francisco -- steep inclines and all.Disinfecting...…FollowIt neutralizes around 90% of surface microorganisms.Abrar Al-HeetiVideo producer / CNETAbrar Al-Heeti is a video producer for CNET, with an interest in internet trends, entertainment, pop culture and digital accessibility. She graduated with bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Abrar was named a Tech Media Trailblazer by the Consumer Technology Association in 2019, and a winner of SPJ NorCal's Excellence in Journalism Awards in 2022. Though Illinois is home, she now loves San Francisco -- steep inclines and all.Disinfecting...WW…
Google removes app that helped eliminate Chinese apps from phones
FollowRemove Chinese Apps was suspended for going against the search giant's Deceptive Behavior Policy.Abrar Al-HeetiVideo producer / CNETAbrar Al-Heeti is a video producer for CNET, with an interest in internet trends, entertainment, pop culture and digital accessibility. She graduated with bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Abrar was named a Tech Media Trailblazer by the Consumer Technology Association in 2019, and a winner of SPJ NorCal's Excellence in Journalism Awards in 2022. Though Illinois is home, she now loves San...…FollowRemove Chinese Apps was suspended for going against the search giant's Deceptive Behavior Policy.Abrar Al-HeetiVideo producer / CNETAbrar Al-Heeti is a video producer for CNET, with an interest in internet trends, entertainment, pop culture and digital accessibility. She graduated with bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Abrar was named a Tech Media Trailblazer by the Consumer Technology Association in 2019, and a winner of SPJ NorCal's Excellence in Journalism Awards in 2022. Though Illinois is home, she now loves San...WW…
Send your ashes into orbit for a funeral in space
Services such as Celestis and Aura Flights send remains to the skies in an epic final journey.5 min read Even in the freezing cold, Steven Schnider would often drag his wife Christine outside to look up at the night sky. He'd point out everything from planets to comets to satellites he'd tracked down using an app called Heavens Above. "He'd say, 'Do you see it?' It's right there. And it would be the faintest little piece of light going across the sky," Christine recalls. "He was just so excited about it." When Steven was close to death in 2017, there was a consensus among family members...…Services such as Celestis and Aura Flights send remains to the skies in an epic final journey.5 min read Even in the freezing cold, Steven Schnider would often drag his wife Christine outside to look up at the night sky. He'd point out everything from planets to comets to satellites he'd tracked down using an app called Heavens Above. "He'd say, 'Do you see it?' It's right there. And it would be the faintest little piece of light going across the sky," Christine recalls. "He was just so excited about it." When Steven was close to death in 2017, there was a consensus among family members...WW…
US, UK employees working at least one extra week each month during COVID-19
FollowA NordVPN Teams report shows that people in many European countries have resumed pre-pandemic work schedules -- but not Americans or Brits.Abrar Al-HeetiVideo producer / CNETAbrar Al-Heeti is a video producer for CNET, with an interest in internet trends, entertainment, pop culture and digital accessibility. She graduated with bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Abrar was named a Tech Media Trailblazer by the Consumer Technology Association in 2019, and a winner of SPJ NorCal's Excellence in Journalism Awards in 2022....…FollowA NordVPN Teams report shows that people in many European countries have resumed pre-pandemic work schedules -- but not Americans or Brits.Abrar Al-HeetiVideo producer / CNETAbrar Al-Heeti is a video producer for CNET, with an interest in internet trends, entertainment, pop culture and digital accessibility. She graduated with bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Abrar was named a Tech Media Trailblazer by the Consumer Technology Association in 2019, and a winner of SPJ NorCal's Excellence in Journalism Awards in 2022....WW…
Google sued for allegedly tracking users in apps even after opting out
FollowThis follows a suit last month claiming Google tracked people using Chrome's incognito mode.Abrar Al-HeetiVideo producer / CNETAbrar Al-Heeti is a video producer for CNET, with an interest in internet trends, entertainment, pop culture and digital accessibility. She graduated with bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Abrar was named a Tech Media Trailblazer by the Consumer Technology Association in 2019, and a winner of SPJ NorCal's Excellence in Journalism Awards in 2022. Though Illinois is home, she now loves San...…FollowThis follows a suit last month claiming Google tracked people using Chrome's incognito mode.Abrar Al-HeetiVideo producer / CNETAbrar Al-Heeti is a video producer for CNET, with an interest in internet trends, entertainment, pop culture and digital accessibility. She graduated with bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Abrar was named a Tech Media Trailblazer by the Consumer Technology Association in 2019, and a winner of SPJ NorCal's Excellence in Journalism Awards in 2022. Though Illinois is home, she now loves San...WW…
Kings of Leon's new album will be released as NFT for fans to unlock special perks
It'll be available as three types of tokens, in addition to being on other platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.Kings of Leon's latest album, When You See Yourself, won't just be released through more standard platforms like , and Amazon when it comes out Friday. Instead, it'll , through YellowHeart, a blockchain-based music platform, Rolling Stone reported Wednesday. NFTs are a kind of that carry goods like tickets, art and music. Because they operate on a , anyone can access the details of an NFT transaction. Their value goes up and down like stocks, Rolling Stone notes.Editors'...…It'll be available as three types of tokens, in addition to being on other platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.Kings of Leon's latest album, When You See Yourself, won't just be released through more standard platforms like , and Amazon when it comes out Friday. Instead, it'll , through YellowHeart, a blockchain-based music platform, Rolling Stone reported Wednesday. NFTs are a kind of that carry goods like tickets, art and music. Because they operate on a , anyone can access the details of an NFT transaction. Their value goes up and down like stocks, Rolling Stone notes.Editors'...WW…
House passes Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus package
FollowThe American Rescue Plan, which would include a stimulus check for up to $1,400, now needs to make its way through the Senate.Abrar Al-HeetiVideo producer / CNETAbrar Al-Heeti is a video producer for CNET, with an interest in internet trends, entertainment, pop culture and digital accessibility. She graduated with bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Abrar was named a Tech Media Trailblazer by the Consumer Technology Association in 2019, and a winner of SPJ NorCal's Excellence in Journalism Awards in 2022. Though Illinois...…FollowThe American Rescue Plan, which would include a stimulus check for up to $1,400, now needs to make its way through the Senate.Abrar Al-HeetiVideo producer / CNETAbrar Al-Heeti is a video producer for CNET, with an interest in internet trends, entertainment, pop culture and digital accessibility. She graduated with bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Abrar was named a Tech Media Trailblazer by the Consumer Technology Association in 2019, and a winner of SPJ NorCal's Excellence in Journalism Awards in 2022. Though Illinois...WW…
US border protection used facial recognition on 23 million travelers in 2020
FollowThat's up by 4 million from 2019.Abrar Al-HeetiVideo producer / CNETAbrar Al-Heeti is a video producer for CNET, with an interest in internet trends, entertainment, pop culture and digital accessibility. She graduated with bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Abrar was named a Tech Media Trailblazer by the Consumer Technology Association in 2019, and a winner of SPJ NorCal's Excellence in Journalism Awards in 2022. Though Illinois is home, she now loves San Francisco -- steep inclines and all.2 min readUS Customs and Border...…FollowThat's up by 4 million from 2019.Abrar Al-HeetiVideo producer / CNETAbrar Al-Heeti is a video producer for CNET, with an interest in internet trends, entertainment, pop culture and digital accessibility. She graduated with bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Abrar was named a Tech Media Trailblazer by the Consumer Technology Association in 2019, and a winner of SPJ NorCal's Excellence in Journalism Awards in 2022. Though Illinois is home, she now loves San Francisco -- steep inclines and all.2 min readUS Customs and Border...WW…
More than 225M used phones were shipped last year, IDC estimates
FollowThe market researcher predicts that number will grow to nearly 352 million units in 2024.Abrar Al-HeetiVideo producer / CNETAbrar Al-Heeti is a video producer for CNET, with an interest in internet trends, entertainment, pop culture and digital accessibility. She graduated with bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Abrar was named a Tech Media Trailblazer by the Consumer Technology Association in 2019, and a winner of SPJ NorCal's Excellence in Journalism Awards in 2022. Though Illinois is home, she now loves San Francisco...…FollowThe market researcher predicts that number will grow to nearly 352 million units in 2024.Abrar Al-HeetiVideo producer / CNETAbrar Al-Heeti is a video producer for CNET, with an interest in internet trends, entertainment, pop culture and digital accessibility. She graduated with bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Abrar was named a Tech Media Trailblazer by the Consumer Technology Association in 2019, and a winner of SPJ NorCal's Excellence in Journalism Awards in 2022. Though Illinois is home, she now loves San Francisco...WW…
Comcast will raise prices for TV and internet in January
FollowStandard monthly rates and additional fees will both see increases.Abrar Al-HeetiVideo producer / CNETAbrar Al-Heeti is a video producer for CNET, with an interest in internet trends, entertainment, pop culture and digital accessibility. She graduated with bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Abrar was named a Tech Media Trailblazer by the Consumer Technology Association in 2019, and a winner of SPJ NorCal's Excellence in Journalism Awards in 2022. Though Illinois is home, she now loves San Francisco -- steep inclines and...…FollowStandard monthly rates and additional fees will both see increases.Abrar Al-HeetiVideo producer / CNETAbrar Al-Heeti is a video producer for CNET, with an interest in internet trends, entertainment, pop culture and digital accessibility. She graduated with bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Abrar was named a Tech Media Trailblazer by the Consumer Technology Association in 2019, and a winner of SPJ NorCal's Excellence in Journalism Awards in 2022. Though Illinois is home, she now loves San Francisco -- steep inclines and...WW…
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