For 2020, most of the world’s computer manufacturers have decided to reveal extensive gaming lineups. We’ve seen new monitors with ever-faster refresh rates, as well as new laptops with ever-faster processors, and even some accessories including a new external GPU. So, let’s take a quick(ish) look at all of the latest gaming tech from this year’s show. LenovoAcerAsusDellRazerSony Lenovo Chinese company Lenovo always likes to make a splash at CES and this year has been no different....

The Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA) are part of a new EU digital rulebook that will enforce the allowance of third-party services and apps, but tech giants fear it will pose more cybersecurity risks. So, are the regulations good for users, or not? New EU Regulations The European Union voted overwhelmingly in favor of two new bills this week — the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA)....

Despite being announced in September 2017, the AirPower hasn’t been mentioned since by the company. In fact, the only references to the product on Apple’s website are a handful of lines in its iPhone press releases from 2017, plus tucked away within a list of trademarks. ChargerLAB cites what it calls a “credible source” within Apple’s supply chain who claims that it’ll start the manufacturing process next week. So, what do these leaks reveal about the AirPower, and when can we finally get to buy it?...

The news, first announced earlier this week, includes plans for Apple to bring Siri to Mac as well. This is good news for Apple users – they’ll be able to connect Siri to other apps that they use, as well as the ability to use Siri on computer apps as well. This means that the ability to complete tasks in a simpler, quicker action just got streamlined. While it could be questionable to have the decision of opening Siri to third-party developers or streamline it to work on computer browsers, but the added convenience could also be a mark of innovation in the right direction for Apple and the users that rely on the brand....

In addition to the funding announcement, Peter Barris, Managing General Partner at NEA, and Dayna Grayson, NEA Partner, will join APX Labs’ board of directors. APX Labs will also roll out the general availability of their Skylight 2.0 platform. The Skylight software presents users with an overlay of information in their field of view and already works with smart glass technologies like Google Glass and Epson Moverio. Skylight 2.0 includes an upgrade to the functionality for the client, server, and dashboard via new telestration, beacon, and radar features....

Cuts in startup funding will be bad for the local economy Recent research suggests that if Australian startup companies could continue to be supported locally, they would have the potential to contribute more than AU$100 billion to the local economy, along with more than 500,000 jobs, within the next 20 years. By cutting crucial programs that support startups, the Australian government only anticipates saving AU$845 million over the next five years, which is a fraction of the profits that would benefit the local economy over the next 20 years if local startups continued to receive the federal support they need....

The DLC release is an entirely new action packed level full of owls, pumpkins, and challenging obstacles designed for both the original Giana Sisters game and the more recent Rise of the Owlverlord expansion. To date, this is the only game funded on Kickstarter to be released on every major current-gen gaming platform. During the campaign, Black Forest Games was able to reach beyond their target of $150,000 and hit $186,158 in total funding....

Indeed, after going through the workforce diversity reports published by eleven major tech companies (including Apple, Cisco, eBay, Facebook, Google, HP, Intel, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Twitter, and Yahoo), data analysis from Silk finds that African-Americans and Latinos make up 4 percent and 5 percent of the overall tech workforce (those actually holding technical roles) respectively. Not at all shocking, of course; earlier this year, in its ranking of the “40 Best Companies for Diversity”, none of these eleven tech giants made the list....

COPD is a disease killing over 3 million people every year, and the World Health Organization (WHO) says that, today, more than 60 million people around the world have COPD. The WHO also adds that, by 2030, it will become the third leading cause of death, only after heart and cerebrovascular diseases. According to Rittri, people need to be more aware about COPD, as it has the potential to become a global epidemic: COPD is not curable and, while there is not much that regular people can do to improve the air quality outside, they can reduce the risks of getting COPD by improving the quality of indoor air, purifying it from dust, smoke, fumes, sprays and household cleaning products....

Basically, if you have any external damage to your vehicle, you snap a couple of pictures – along with a brief damage report – and submit them to BodyShopBids via their mobile app or website. (This takes about 3 minutes to do.) You instantly receive a call from a customer service rep who talks you through the rest of the process. Within 24 hours of sending your photos, you’ll receive at least three certified estimates in your inbox from nearby body shops that have been pre-screened by the guys at BodyShopBids....

BTCPoint is an ATM network that wants to bridge the gap between physical and digital currency. “It’s available for any user around the world to buy and sell their bitcoins,” says Alex Lopera, the COO of BTCPoint. “It takes less than 30 seconds to convert any currency… that’s pretty powerful because today if you want to exchange your bitcoin for cash it can take up to three days on average....

It’s certainly a fair argument. Personal devices aren’t as protected as corporate devices, making them far more vulnerable to external attacks. Small businesses are particularly vulnerable in this fight. Smaller companies and startups are usually quicker to adopt BYOD policies than the corporate giants, given the perceived cost savings and increased flexibility and productivity. However, smaller companies also lack the same IT budgets and professional experience as larger organisations, making them easier targets for cyberattacks....

The service provided an easy solution for those looking to access all their digital movies in one place, without having to visit several different platforms to watch their library online. UltraViolet won’t officially go offline until July this year, and the brand is working with retailers to ensure viewers will still have access to their movies currently stored on the service. What Is (Was) UltraViolet? Launched in 2011, UltraViolet was an effort by the Digital Entertainment Content Ecosystem (DECE), a collective of movie industry representatives, to make managing digital movie content easier for consumers....

To him, being a yogi is about your philosophy and way of life, not whether you can do a perfect crow pose. As best as he can define it, it involves having compassion for yourself and others, seeking answers to life’s important questions, and living with full knowledge that life is short. Yoga, or “fitness yoga” as he calls it, is just one way to practice this – and not all yoga practitioners live their lives like yogis....

The Internet of Things isn’t actually a new concept. Despite all the recent publicity surrounding it, the tech and IT world have been discussing it for decades. In 1989, the first Internet-connected device was unveiled by John Romkey, who successfully connected a Sunbeam Deluxe Automatic Radiant Control Toaster to the Internet. The principle of the Internet of Things is actually pretty simple – it’s merely connecting devices over the Internet and enabling them to talk to other applications and each other....

Over 500 employees at one company were recently sent the same DocuSign phishing email, complete with a convincing request to review a completely fictional contract. Phishing attacks grew by 28% last year. Here’s what to look for with this particular attack, and how to protect your own business from similar scams. DocuSigning Away Your Data The report from email software company Armorblox comes with a subject line claiming, “Hannah McDonald shared a ‘Revised Contract’ with you....

In attendance on the panel were Lisa Besserman, founder of Startup Buenos Aires; Matt Haggman from the Knight Foundation; Melissa Withers, chief of staff at Betaspring; and John Curtis, acting mayor of Provo, Utah. Each panelist was able to offer unique insight into startup communities based on their own niche experiences. Evans concluded that, when you have a solid foundation for a strong community, you can then determine what the actual, quantifiable impact on innovation a community can have....

That’s probably psychology rule #1 of hosting events, and DoNation knows that. So the tech-savvy nonprofit set up events called “Do With Your Brew,” where local breweries give out free beer in exchange for donations to charities on DoNation. DoNation’s first iteration of the event was at Asheville’s Farm Burger, with 5 percent of beer sales and 50 percent of pint glass sales going to a local nonprofit. As DoNation ramps up, they hope to make this a recurring Friday night event – the next event is on March 26....

The Birth of DonorSee So in early 2016, Glyer returned to the U.S. to pitch an idea to investors — a smartphone app that uses visual media to connect Americans with urgent needs overseas, allowing them to skip the middleman and give directly to the cause of their choice. One round of funding and six months later, DonorSee was born. When you give on DonorSee, you are giving directly to a specific need....