10 Things Parents Should Let Go of in Order to Raise a Mature Child

10 Things Parents Should Let Go of in Order to Raise a Mature Child There are different areas of maturity: emotional, physical, moral, social, and intellectual. They are all really important in children’s lives in order for them to become independent and responsible people who have their own opinions and who are ready to help others. And you can help your child to develop all these qualities

5 Places Where Hackers Are Stealthily Stealing Your Data In 2019

Skyrocketing data breaches bring incalculable losses to organizations and can cost cybersecurity executives their jobs. Here we examine the top five places in 2019 where cybercriminals are stealing corporate and government data without ever getting noticed and then learn how to avoid falling victim to unscrupulous attackers. 1. Misconfigured Cloud Storage 48% of all corporate data is stored in

Apple Said to Receive 16-Inch MacBook Pro Shipments This Quarter, Launch Timing Remains Unclear

While it is unclear if the widely rumored 16-inch MacBook Pro will launch in 2019 or 2020, the latest report from DigiTimes claims that Apple will begin receiving volume shipments of the notebook in the fourth quarter of this year. Taiwan-based manufacturer Quanta Computer is said to be the key supplier. The report reiterates that the 16-inch MacBook Pro will have an ultra-thin-bezel design,

11 Famous Historical Events That Didn’t Actually Happen

11 Famous Historical Events That Didn’t Actually Happen Until someone finally comes up with a time machine, most of history will remain a mystery to us. But even though we don’t know everything, it’s still filled with crazy stories that make us wonder what the heck was going on back then. An incredible level of madness can make a story even more interesting… and that’s actually why we 

8th Wall’s new Cloud Editor helps customers quickly build mobile AR experiences – TechCrunch

The world of phone-based AR has involved a lot of promises, but the future that’s developed has so far been more iterative and less platform shift-y. For startups exclusively focused on mobile AR, there’s been some soul-searching to find ways to bring more lightweight experiences to life that don’t require as much friction or commitment from users. 8th Wall is a team focused on building

Apple Promotes Multiple Senior Directors to Vice President Roles

Over the course of the last few weeks, Apple has promoted several of its senior directors and given them vice president titles, reports Bloomberg. Paul Meade has been promoted to vice president of hardware engineering, while Jon Andrews is Apple’s new vice president of software engineering. Meade has been leading hardware development for Apple’s future augmented reality headset, while Andrews

This tactile display lets visually impaired users feel on-screen 3D shapes – TechCrunch

Using a computer and modern software can be a chore to begin with for the visually impaired, but fundamentally visual tasks like 3D design are even harder. This Stanford team is working on a way to display 3D information, like in a CAD or modeling program, using a “2.5D” display made up of pins that can be raised or lowered as sort of tactile pixels. Taxels! The research project, a collaboration

Supercross’s anticipated EV class not ready for primetime in 2020 – TechCrunch

Motorcycle racing series Supercross isn’t quite ready to add an EV class. The sport — where riders race high-performance machines on jump-filled stadium tracks — currently fields only gas-powered two-wheelers. Supercross was poised to launch an all-electric class this month, by converting its junior program to a new e-moto manufactured by KTM — Supercross Director of Operations Dave Prater told

Mophie 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad and Dual Wireless Charging Pad Review

Mophie earlier this year came out with several multi-device charging solutions after Apple failed to deliver the AirPower. The $80 Dual Wireless Charging Pad can charge two devices at one time, while the 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad ($140) is designed to charge an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods all at once. Design wise, these chargers are fairly simple, made from a black plastic covered with a

Trump impeachment inquiry: All the latest updates | USA News

The Democratic-controlled US House of Representatives is scheduled on Thursday to hold its first vote in the impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump.  The measure calls for public hearings and the release of transcripts from closed-door proceedings. It also outlines what rights Republican politicians and Trump himself would have to participate as the process moves ahead. More: The

Women Are More Attracted to Men With Beards, According to Science

Women Are More Attracted to Men With Beards, According to Science If in the past, wearing a beard was associated with messiness and being ungroomed, today, beards are swiftly working their way to the Olympus of the fashion world. Nowadays, beards are considered an attribute of stylishness and even chicness. Don’t believe us? Take a look at your Instagram feed to see a variety of handsome guys

The GoPro MAX is the ultimate pocketable travel vlogging camera – TechCrunch

GoPro’s first foray into the 360-degree action was the GoPro Fusion, and while it was a strong first offering, the new GoPro MAX ($499) is a very different — and much improved — immersive action camera that has a lot to offer experienced videographers and voices alike. To be sure, the MAX has trade-offs, but taken together, it presents arguably the best overall combination of features and value

Chinese Hackers Compromise Telecom Servers to Spy on SMS Messages

A group of Chinese hackers carrying out political espionage for Beijing has been found targeting telecommunications companies with a new piece of malware designed to spy on text messages sent or received by highly targeted individuals. Dubbed “MessageTap,” the backdoor malware is a 64-bit ELF data miner that has recently been discovered installed on a Linux-based Short Message Service Center (

Complaints Mounting About iOS 13.2 Being ‘More Aggressive at Killing Background Apps and Tasks’

A growing number of iPhone and iPad users have complained about poor RAM management on iOS 13 and iPadOS 13, leading to apps like Safari, YouTube, and Overcast reloading more frequently upon being reopened. We’ve lightly edited some of the comments to correct things like capitalization. MacRumors forum member Rogifan: I was watching a video in YouTube on my iPhone 11 Pro. I pause the video to

Ember’s Mug 2 and Travel Mug 2 extend your coffee temperature sweet spot – TechCrunch

One of the world’s most static technologies may be the humble mug, but startup Ember decided it was time for a change when they introduced their temperature-controlled smart mug to the market in 2016. Now, the company has launched its Ember Mug 2 – a follow-up that keeps the concept and design intact, but that improves the lineup in some key ways. There are two separate new second-generation

Wedding Photographer Shared Stories From His Career. Some of Them Are Ready-Made Scripts for Comedies

Wedding Photographer Shared Stories From His Career. Some of Them Are Ready-Made Scripts for Comedies The internet is full of photos with happy newlyweds in beautiful natural settings and friendly families in beautiful surroundings. But only a few people know what hides behind these perfect photos. And only when you get into the same situation, can you truly understand what it feels like.

Deals: Amazon Discounts Refurbished 2018 MacBook Pros and Adorama Introduces Low Price on iPhone XR Smart Battery Case

New sales have rolled out this Halloween, with Amazon marking down a selection of refurbished MacBook Pro models from 2018 and Adorama introducing the lowest price we’ve seen on Apple’s iPhone XR Smart Battery Case. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

For the first time in two years, the smartphone market shows signs of life – TechCrunch

All is not lost for smartphone manufacturers. On the heels of two years’ of global stagnation, the category is finally showing some signs of life. Much of the bounce back comes as manufacturers are working to correct for dulled consumer interest. I wouldn’t put too much weight in the numbers right now, as they’re little more than an uptick. Numbers from Canalys put shipment growth at one percent

Apple Card users can now finance iPhone purchases for 24 months, interest-free – TechCrunch

It’s not quite an “Apple Prime” subscription, but it’s compelling. Apple on Wednesday introduced a new program that will allow Apple Card users to finance their iPhone purchases for 24 months, without paying interest. The program aims to appeal to consumers who frequently upgrade their iPhone to the latest model, but often turn to their carrier to finance those purchases. With the Goldman Sachs

Apple Did Buy Rights to ‘AirTag’ Trademark, Source Confirms

Apple has bought the “AirTag” trademark for its rumored item tracking device from a Russian group of companies that specializes in RFID technology, according to a Russian media outlet. RBC reports that a group called ISBC, which describes itself as “The leading smart card and RFID tag manufacturer in Russia,” recently sold Apple the “AirTag” trademark as part of an agreement that would see the

An Artist Shows What People in Famous Sculptures and Paintings Would Look Like in Real Life

An Artist Shows What People in Famous Sculptures and Paintings Would Look Like in Real Life South Korean artist Joongwon Jeong has a unique talent for turning pieces of art into hyperrealistic paintings. The details of each of his works are so precise and elegant, that it makes it easy to mix them up with photographs. The paintings of Van Gogh, the statue of Venus de Milo, and even The

Leading Web Domain Name Registrars Disclose Data Breach

Another day, another massive data breach—this time affecting a leading web technology company, as well as both of its subsidiaries, from where millions of customers around the world have purchased domain names for their websites. The world’s top domain registrars Web.com, Network Solutions, and Register.com disclosed a security breach that may have resulted in the theft of customers’ account

Tim Cook Explains Why Apple is Offering Free Apple TV+ With Hardware Purchase, Says He Won’t Rule Out Future Bundles

With the launch of Apple TV+ approaching, Apple CEO Tim Cook was today asked about Apple’s plan to offer a free ‌Apple TV‌+ subscription to customers who purchase an Apple device, and whether that’s something that Apple plans to continue doing in the future. According to Cook, Apple made the decision to offer a free ‌Apple TV‌+ subscription to customers who purchase a new ‌Apple TV‌, Mac, iPhone,

10 Flirting Habits That Can Get You in Trouble in Foreign Countries

10 Flirting Habits That Can Get You in Trouble in Foreign Countries If you ever travel the world and realize one of the locals might be your one true love, the next step is usually to ask them out. However, dating etiquette and taboos are not the same for everyone. Certain ways people flirt back home that are considered cute or even romantic might actually cause a scene overseas. We at 

US releases footage, provides more detail on al-Baghdadi raid | USA News

The general who oversaw the United States raid on the compound of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL or ISIS) leader provided the most detailed account yet of the operation and said the US was on alert for possible “retribution attacks”. General Frank McKenzie, head of US Central Command, said on Wednesday Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi‘s remains were buried at sea within 24 hours of his death

Apple Releases Updated 13.2.1 Software for HomePod After 13.2 Update Bricked Some Devices

Apple today released a new 13.2.1 software update for the HomePod, which comes a few days after the 13.2 update. Shortly after Apple’s 13.2 ‌HomePod‌ software was released, complaints of bricked devices surfaced. Multiple users complained that the update rendered their HomePods nonfunctional, locking it into a boot loop, especially after resetting the device or removing it from the Home setup

19 Couples Who Are Nailing Family Life Thanks to Their Perfect Sense of Humor

19 Couples Who Are Nailing Family Life Thanks to Their Perfect Sense of Humor Relationships are often tough, but a good joke can fix any misunderstanding. From wearing a T-shirt with a hilarious print devoted to your loved one, making a funny cake reminding them they got older, or pretending to be your partner on their birthday, there are many ways to brighten up your family life with an 

Apple TV+ will be free with an Apple Music student subscription – TechCrunch

Ahead of Friday’s launch of Apple’s new streaming service, Apple TV+, the company announced an Apple Music/Apple TV+ bundle deal specifically aimed at making the service more affordable for younger subscribers. According to an Instagram Story published by Hailee Steinfeld, star of Apple TV+’s first potential hit series, “Dickinson,” Apple Music student subscribers will be able to stream Apple TV

Apple’s CFO Suggests iPad Pro Won’t Be Refreshed in 2019

Apple’s chief financial officer Luca Maestri has provided a clue that the iPad Pro might not be refreshed in 2019. Speaking on Apple’s earnings call this afternoon, Maestri said that Apple’s revenue guidance for the holiday quarter accounts for the fact that the iPad Pro will have different launch timing on a year-over-year basis. Apple’s holiday quarter runs from late September through the end

22 Absolutely Irritating Things That Can Trigger Even the Calmest Person

22 Absolutely Irritating Things That Can Trigger Even the Calmest Person Half-filled buns and rolls, glasses after the rain, sliding duvet covers, or fake pockets on our clothes… Sometimes we might think that nothing can disturb our peace of mind, but then life brings us a surprise. And they can come in the most unexpected and annoying ways! We at Bright Side try to stay cool in every

Facebook shares rise on strong Q3, users up 2% to 2.45B – TechCrunch

Despite ongoing public relations crises, Facebook kept growing in Q3 2019, demonstrating that media backlash does not necessarily equate to poor business performance. Facebook reached 2.45 billion monthly users, up 1.65 percent from 2.41 billion in Q2 2019 when it grew 1.6 percent, and it now has 1.62 billion daily active users, up 2 percent from 1.587 billion last quarter when it grew 1.6

California wildfires: New blaze erupts as crews brace for winds | USA News

A large new fire has broken out to the north of Los Angeles, prompting further evacuations as crews continue to battle blazes across California, some of which could be made worse by a seasonal winds. The Santa Ana winds are a regional weather phenomenon that sends gusts from desert regions east of the state to the coast of Southern California. They are forecast to reach sustained speeds of 80 to

A week-long iOS App Store bug wiped out over 20M ratings – TechCrunch

An accidental sweep of the App Store removed more than 20 million ratings from the most popular apps — including from well-known brands like Google, Microsoft, Starbucks, Hulu, Nike and others — as well as from smaller developers. The issue began on October 23, 2019 and wasn’t resolved until yesterday, October 29. Apple hasn’t yet explained how such a sizable and impactful change to app ratings

This robot relies on human reflexes to keep its balance – TechCrunch

As much as we’d like to think that we’re entering an era of autonomous robots, they’re actually still pretty helpless. To keep them from falling down all the time, a human’s fast reflexes could be the solution. But the human has to feel what the robot is feeling — and that’s just what these researchers are testing. Bipedal robots are excellent in theory for navigating human environments, but

Samsung ramps up its B2B partner and developer efforts – TechCrunch

Chances are you mostly think of Samsung as a consumer-focused electronics company, but it actually has a very sizable B2B business as well, which serves over 15,000 large enterprises and hundreds of thousands of SMB entrepreneurs via its partners. At its developer conference this week, it’s putting the spotlight squarely on this side of its business — with a related hardware launch as well. The

A Girl Moved to Ireland and Tells a Candid Story About the Country of Ginger Men and Green Outfits

A Girl Moved to Ireland and Tells a Candid Story About the Country of Ginger Men and Green Outfits Hi! My name is Maria. I was born in Russia, got married to an Irish man Carl several years ago, and moved to Ireland. Honestly, I haven’t regretted my decision once. I am going to tell Bright Side readers what it’s like to live in the country of elves, ginger men, magnificent castles, and the

SiriusXM picks up voice control support on Google/Nest devices – TechCrunch

Good news, satellite radio fans: SiriusXM is getting a bit easier to control on your various Google Home and Nest Mini speakers. The streaming radio network is at long last getting support for Google Assistant, allowing you to say things like “Hey Google, play 90s on 9” and have the station start right up. While SiriusXM has technically been compatible with these speakers for awhile, getting it

ShopRunner Offers Free Two-Day Shipping From Select Retailers When Using Apple Pay

ShopRunner, a paid membership service that offers free two-day shipping from dozens of online brands, today announced that it is offering its shipping service free to customers who check out with Apple Pay at some ShopRunner retailers. ShopRunner’s service normally costs $79 per year, but it is a perk offered with many credit cards, including the Apple Card. The benefit to the ‌Apple Pay‌

Wearable spending forecasted to increase 27% in 2020 – TechCrunch

New numbers from Gartner mark another major increase for global wearable spending in 2020. The analyst firm forecasts a 27% jump in end-user spending over this year, from $40.5 billion to $51.5 billion. Once again, the pack is lead by smartwatches, which continue to burn the hottest among in the space. Interestingly, the increase on smartwatch spending from $17 billion to $22.8 billion will be

US search market needs a ‘choice screen’ remedy now, says DuckDuckGo – TechCrunch

US regulators shouldn’t be sitting on their hands while the 50+ state, federal and congressional antitrust investigations of Google to grind along, search rival DuckDuckGo argues. It’s put out a piece of research today that suggests choice screens which let smartphone users choose from a number of search engines to be their device default — aka “preference menus” as DuckDuckGo founder Gabriel

6 Remarkable Men Whose Difficult Personalities Spoiled Their Family Lives

6 Remarkable Men Whose Difficult Personalities Spoiled Their Family Lives The famous fairytale character Bluebeard is not Charles Perrault’s fantasy. He was modeled after a medieval ruler of Brittany, Conomor the Cursed. He had multiple wives who went missing and he was famous for how violent and cruel he was. The people from our compilation are not as bad as Bluebeard, but their wives’ lives

Spotify launches a dedicated Kids app for Premium Family subscribers – TechCrunch

In a move to boost family subscriptions to its app, Spotify this morning announced the launch of a dedicated Kids application which allows children three and up to listen to their own music, both online and offline, as well as explore playlists and recommendations picked by experts, and more. The music selection is also filtered so songs won’t have explicit content. The launch is a first in the

Apple Shares Photos of AirPods Pro Launch in Stores Around the World

Apple’s new AirPods Pro wireless earphones have begun launching around the world today. To celebrate, the company shared a few images of customers trying on the ‌AirPods Pro‌ for the first time at Apple retail stores in Shanghai and Tokyo. ‌AirPods Pro‌ feature active noise cancellation, IPX4 water and sweat resistance, H1 chip with “Hey Siri” support, and a new in-ear design that supports

Russian Hackers Targeting Anti-Doping Agencies Ahead of 2020 Tokyo Olympics

As Japan gears up for the upcoming 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo for the next year, the country needs to brace itself for sophisticated cyberattacks, especially from state-sponsored hackers. Microsoft has issued a short notice, warning about a new wave of highly targeted cyberattacks by a group of Russian state-sponsored hackers attempting to hack over a dozen anti-doping authorities and

20 Surprising Finds From Internet Users That Few People Know the Real Purpose Of

20 Surprising Finds From Internet Users That Few People Know the Real Purpose Of People talk about the harm of the internet all the time, but it is hard to ignore the positive things about it. On the internet, you can find the answers to millions of questions you are interested in. For example, you are walking in the park and find a weird thing that you don’t know the purpose of. You take a 

AirPods Pro Earpiece Tip Replacements Will Cost $4

Daring Fireball’s John Gruber posted his first impressions of the new AirPods Pro this evening. Gruber was able to use the new ‌AirPods Pro‌ for several hours on a return trip from Apple’s media briefing back home. Overall, he liked the new AirPods and found the noise cancellation to work well, and the battery life to match Apple’s claims. Apple invited a few dozen media folks to New York today

US House advances bill imposing sanctions on Turkey over Syria | USA News

Washington, DC – The United States House of Representatives on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved legislation aimed at imposing sanctions on Turkish military and government officials over Ankara’s military operation against Kurdish forces in northeast Syria. The 403-16 vote is the latest rebuke of Trump’s decision to withdraw US forces from northeast Syria and leave Kurdish allies without military

8 Reasons Why Each of Us Can’t Live Without Physical Touch

8 Reasons Why Each of Us Can’t Live Without Physical Touch We’ve forgotten how to communicate through touch. Sure, we give others an occasional hug and a kiss on the cheek, but new technology has affected how we relate to people. We’re under the impression that we’re more connected to each other but it’s not true: a screen will never be able to replace a touch on the hand or a pat on the back

Mysterious malware that re-installs itself infected over 45,000 Android Phones

Over the past few months, hundreds of Android users have been complaining online of a new piece of mysterious malware that hides on the infected devices and can reportedly reinstall itself even after users delete it, or factory reset their devices. Dubbed Xhelper, the malware has already infected more than 45,000 Android devices in just the last six months and is continuing to spread by

Kuo Says New MacBook With Scissor Keyboard to Launch in Mid 2020, Unclear if 16-Inch Model Delayed

Apple plans to introduce a new MacBook model with a scissor switch keyboard in the late second quarter or early third quarter of 2020, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, suggesting the notebook could be announced at either WWDC in June or with a press release in July next year. 16-inch MacBook Pro concept by MacRumors In a research note today for TF International Securities, seen by MacRumors,