Ted Martinadded this to TechVilleHygiene A paper towel dispenser with an end-user license agreement is a special kind of hellThe Verge - James VincentThe battle for supremacy in the world of hand hygiene is a dirty one, and nothing demonstrates this better than the depressing sight of a paper towel dispenser with a EULA. That’s right: even dumb plastic
Ted Martinadded this to Surface Pro+Microsoft Edge Microsoft launches Chromium Edge builds for Windows 7 and Windows 8VentureBeat - Emil ProtalinskiMicrosoft today released the first Chromium Edge builds for Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1. You can download the preview now from microsoftedgeinsider.com. In December, Microsoft embraced Chromium
Ted Martinadded this to Current StreetAndrew Scheer Andrew Scheer unveils climate plan promising 'green technology, not taxes'cbc.ca - John Paul Tasker Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer unveiled a plan for the environment Wednesday that he said would meet Canada's emissions reduction targets while …
Ted Martinadded this to Nintendo SwitchNintendo Switch Nintendo Switch mini seemingly leaked after various accessory listings emerge9to5Toys - Patrick CampanaleWhile reports of a new Nintendo Switch have been swirling around the internet for a while, we finally have some concrete evidence of a new unit on the horizon. Chinese accessory website Honson recently
Ted Martinadded this to TechVilleiPad iPadOS 13: How to use a mouse with your iPad9to5Mac - Michael PotuckWhile it’s not enabled by default, Apple has brought the long-awaited mouse support to iPad with iPadOS 13. Follow along on for how to pair and use a mouse with your iPad as well as set up buttons for
Ted Martinadded this to Current StreetU.S. Senate U.S. ambassador to Canada pressed by senators on more than 300 days of absencescbc.ca - CBC News · U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to become ambassador to the United Nations was grilled by a U.S. Senate committee Tuesday about why she was …
Ted Martinadded this to Current StreetSwift Current, SK Heavy rain causes flash flooding in Swift Currentctvnews.ca - CTV Regina Heavy amounts of rain in Swift Current on Tuesday caused some parts of the city to flood, according to posts on social media. Massive rains and …
Ted Martinadded this to Current StreetTariffs Two companies that petitioned for Trump's solar tariffs are out of businessQuartz - Michael J. CorenTwo companies begged the US government to raise tariffs on imported solar panels in 2017. “Stop the bleeding,” implored panel maker Suniva in its petition (pdf) to the US International Trade Commission
Ted Martinadded this to TechVilleF-35 Here Are All the F-35's New UpgradesPopular Mechanics - By Kyle MizokamiLonger range, the ability to control drone swarms, and tons of secret stuff will go into the next version of the fighter. The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is set to receive a series of upgrades designed keep
Ted Martinadded this to Current StreetCanadian Armed Forces Canadian soldier killed in parachuting accident in Bulgariacbc.ca - CBC News · A Canadian soldier has died during a parachuting accident in Bulgaria. The death during a training exercise was confirmed by Gen. John Vance, chief of …
Ted Martinadded this to Current StreetOC Transpo RTG to hand over LRT to city in August, mayor sayscbc.ca - Kate Porter, Ottawa city hall reporter Rideau Transit Group is now telling the City of Ottawa they'll hand over the $2.1-billion Confederation Line in the second or third week of August, …
Ted Martinadded this to Current StreetAlex Jones Judge drops the hammer on ‘possibly criminal’ Alex Jones for his unhinged rant against Sandy Hook familiesrawstory.com - Brad Reed A Connecticut judge this week sanctioned InfoWars host Alex Jones after he uncorked an unhinged rant against attorneys representing the families of …
Ted Martinadded this to Current StreetCanadian News Canada approves contentious oil pipeline expansion, expects legal challengesReuters Canada - By David Ljunggren and Nia WilliamsOTTAWA/CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - Canada on Tuesday approved as expected a hotly contested proposal to expand the western Canadian crude oil pipeline it bought last year, providing hope for a depressed
Ted Martinadded this to Current StreetLiz Cheney Please Enjoy Another Republican's Pathetic Attempt to Come For AOCsplinternews.com - Samantha Grasso Republicans might have gotten away with many an accusation of anti-Semitism against the Democrats this year, but their ability to lodge these …
Ted Martinadded this to TechVilleFirefox Update your Firefox browser now, there’s an emergency patch you’ll wantThe Verge - Sean HollisterAre you running Firefox version 67.0.3 or Firefox ESR 60.7.1? If the answer is “no,” or you’re not sure, maybe just update your web browser now. Firefox maker Mozilla is warning (via ZDNet) that the browser
Ted Martinadded this to Surface Pro+Technology Microsoft delivers public preview of Azure Bastion service for remotely accessing VMs more securelyZDNet - Mary Jo Foley Microsoft's newest Azure service, Bastion, is now in public preview and is meant to bring another level of security to remotely accessing virtual …
Ted Martinadded this to TechVilleMacBook Pro Hands-on photos explore G4 Cube and the likely origin of the Mac Pro lattice design9to5Mac - Michael PotuckAn interesting story about the history of the new cheese grater lattice design of the upcoming Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR points to Apple coming up with the idea almost two decades ago for the PowerMac
Ted Martinadded this to TechVilleScience One of the World’s Most Ancient Cities Experienced Surprisingly Modern ProblemsGizmodo - George Dvorsky New archaeological evidence suggests the inhabitants of Çatalhöyük, an ancient city founded over 9,000 years ago in what is now Turkey, were subject …
Ted Martinadded this to TechVilleWorld News Boaty McBoatface, Internet-Adored Sub, Makes Deep-Sea Discovery On Climate ChangeNPR - Merrit KennedyRemember Boaty McBoatface? In the years since the naming snafu over a research vessel grabbed international headlines, Boaty has been off gathering crucial deep-sea data on the effects of climate change.
Ted Martinadded this to TechVilleThe Future New Earth-like planets in our cosmic neighborhood could be habitableCNET - by Amanda Kooser Howdy, neighbors! Teegarden's star is just 12.5 light-years away.
Ted Martinadded this to Current StreetPatrick M. Shanahan Trump's pick for Defence withdraws after reports of domestic violencecbc.ca - Thomson Reuters · Acting U.S. Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan has withdrawn from consideration to head the U.S. military, President Donald Trump announced on …
Ted Martinadded this to Current StreetSaskatchewan Job vacancies up almost 10% from last year: StatsCan reportcbc.ca - Brandie-Weikle Job vacancies rose nearly 10 per cent between the first quarter of 2019 and the first quarter of 2018, a new Statistics Canada report has found. Based …
Ted Martinadded this to Current StreetFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoJustin Trudeau Trudeau cabinet approves Trans Mountain expansion projectcbc.ca - John Paul Tasker Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet have again approved the Trans Mountain expansion project, a crucial next step for the much-delayed …
Ted Martinadded this to TechVilleTechnology Toyota will add automatic engine shut off and auto-park to all new vehiclesEngadget - Christine FisherBeginning with model year 2020, Toyota will include automatic engine shut off and auto-park features in its new vehicles. If a vehicle is left running for a predetermined amount of time, the engine will
Ted Martinadded this to TechVilleAdvanced Micro Devices Too Many CoresGizmodo - Alex Cranz AMD has been leading Intel into a friendly rivalry based on the number of cores one can pack into a CPU, and it’s been all fun and games for the last …
Ted Martinadded this to TechVilleDropbox The New Dropbox Sucksdaringfireball.net Today, we’re unveiling the new Dropbox. It’s the Dropbox you know and love, but better. It’s a single workspace to organize your content, connect …
Ted Martinadded this to TechVilleTesla Model 3 Tesla’s in-car touchscreens are getting YouTube supportTechCrunch - Darrell EtheringtonTesla has consistently been adding software to its in-car touchscreen infotainment displays – including sometimes things that probably leave a lot of people scratching their heads. During a special Q&A
Ted Martinadded this to Surface Pro+Microsoft Scoop: Microsoft's Edge browser will block intrusive adsCNET - by Stephen Shankland Blocking ads and protecting privacy is becoming a point of competition among browsers.
Ted Martinadded this to TechVilleBusiness Technology Throwback Thursday: And what could be more important than that?computerworld.com - Sharky This state university is in the process of getting rid of its custom-programmed mainframe software, virtualizing its server environment and trying to …
Ted Martinadded this to TechVilleTechnology Policy Federal bill would allow clean energy companies to structure like oil companiesArs Technica - Megan Geuss In the meantime, IEA says value of subsidies for fossil fuels has increased. Last week, US senators and representatives introduced bills in the Senate …
