15 things we learned during Facebook’s 2017 F8 conference

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George R.R. Martin says that three of HBO’s Game of Thrones spinoffs are ‘moving forward nicely’

HBO’s Game of Thrones is inching towards the end of its run, with just three episodes remaining. The network isn’t abandoning Westeros just yet, though — it has a handful of additional shows in development, and on his blog, George R.R. Martin offered up a short update. In 2017, Martin revealed that there were five…

Read a comic about the history of biological warfare from the author of World War Z

Today is Free Comic Book Day, and if you can’t make it to your local comic store, there’s one book that you can find online: Germ Warfare: A Very Graphic History, written by Max Brooks, the author of World War Z. The 44-page graphic novel is a free download from the Blue Ribbon Study Panel…

Listen to a new track from Disney’s Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge theme park

It’s Star Wars Day, and Disney has unveiled the musical suite for its coming Star Wars theme park, Galaxy’s Edge, which is opening next month at Disnleyland in California, and in August in Florida’s Disney World. The park will come with a soundtrack from composer John Williams, and from listening to this suite, it lines…

SimpleSENCE Home Leak & Freeze Detector review: No hub, no frills

The SimpleSence water leak detector only does the basics, but it does them well. Press Release Distribution Service

Best water leak detectors for smart homes

Fires can be devastating, but water damage is a far more common risk. These smart devices will alert you if your home springs a leak, so you can take action quickly. Press Release Distribution Service

Galaxy Fold’s troubled screen can’t have the one thing it needs – CNET

Commentary: The foldable phone’s 7.3-inch screen would be the perfect home for a digital pen. Press Release Distribution Service

Schiit’s little amplifier punches way above its weight – CNET

The Audiophiliac comes away mightily impressed by the Schiit Aegir amp. Press Release Distribution Service

Lucasfilm just announced the Star Wars books that will lead to The Rise of Skywalker

The Star Wars franchise famously includes a wide range of mediums beyond just the films — numerous books, comics, and games fill in the untold corners of the galaxy, and have set up the world for the coming installments. Lucasfilm just unveiled its publishing slate that will lead to the next film, The Rise of…

Former Google engineer reveals the secret YouTube plot to kill Internet Explorer 6

Nearly 10 years ago, YouTube started displaying a banner to Internet Explorer 6 users, warning that support for Microsoft’s browser would be “phasing out” soon. It was a message that appeared on all YouTube pages, at a time when IE6 users represented around 18 percent of all YouTube traffic. Frustrated by supporting the aging browser,…

New trailers: Sonic the Hedgehog, Veronica Mars, The Handmaid’s Tale, and more

Some weeks Netflix drives me a little nuts trying to find something worth watching, and other weeks it releases something as stunningly smart as Russian Doll. You could write essays just on the superb visuals of show, let alone the actually journey it takes you on. It’s also one of those rare shows that allows…

Quiz: Can you answer these 8 questions about Elon Musk?

How much do you actually know about Elon Musk? Press Release Distribution Service

GitHub on the hunt for a new diversity lead

GitHub is holding its annual ‘Universe’ conference in San Francisco this week. Press Release Distribution Service

Facebook Faces a Big Penalty, but Regulators Are Split Over How Big

The F.T.C. chairman seems to have the votes to approve a settlement. One of the biggest issues has been whether to hold Mark Zuckerberg liable for future violations. Press Release Distribution Service

You’ve Conquered the Escape Room. But Can You Escape the Lab?

A physicist at the University of Illinois devised an immersive game in which teams solve science puzzles to unlock a mystery — before it’s too late. Press Release Distribution Service

What the future looks like for the Mac, iPad Pro, and Apple Watch

Apple’s quarterly financial conference calls are always an opportunity to peer into the minds of a company that is famously tight-lipped about its intentions. And while most attempts to suss out future plans from the Cupertino-based company are met with an weary sigh and a polite dismissal, Apple is not above letting details of its…

Best surge protector: Reviews and buying advice

Far better than ordinary power strips, these products will protect your expensive electronics from dangerous power spikes. We’ll help you pick the right one for your home or small office. Press Release Distribution Service

Firefox fix restores broken browser extensions — but not for everyone – CNET

An expired Mozilla security certificate started causing problems for many who’d customized the browser with add-ons. Press Release Distribution Service

2019 Ford Shelby GT-S Mustang supercharges the rental car experience – Roadshow

Shelby is building a limited run of 20 supercharged Mustangs you can get on loan through Sixt rent-a-car. Press Release Distribution Service

The FTC is reportedly divided about how to hold Facebook accountable for privacy lapses

A new report from The New York Times says that the Federal Trade Commission is having trouble agreeing on a suitable punishment for Facebook’s privacy lapses, and that its members are specifically trying to determine whether or not CEO Mark Zuckerberg should be held personally responsible. Facebook is reportedly facing a huge fine from the…

Fortnite’s volcano has erupted, destroying Tilted Towers

One of Fortnite’s most iconic locations is no more. Today, after a few weeks of teasing, the Fortnite volcano has finally erupted, and it has taken out various parts of the island. Most notably, Tilted Towers — the busiest area of Fortnite’s island — has been almost entirely destroyed. The event started out when a…

Mozilla is fixing a bug that stopped Firefox extensions from working

Last night, Firefox users noticed an issue with their browsers: they couldn’t install extensions, and their existing add-ons stopped working. Mozilla says that the issue is due to a certificate expiration, and that it’s working to fix the issue. In a blog post, Mozilla says that it’s identified the issue, and it’s begun rolling out…

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