UK parliament report will call for 'sweeping' regulation of Facebook

The UK Parliament's Facebook document dump is close to creating serious legal trouble for the social network. According to The Guardian, the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee plans to release a report on February 18th calling on the UK gov... http://bit.ly/2S5rTWs Jon Fingas February 17, 2019 at 06:00PM

What business leaders can learn from Jeff Bezos’ leaked texts

Joel Wallenstrom Contributor Joel Wallenstrom is president and chief executive of Wickr, a secure communications company. Before Wickr, Joel co-founded iSEC Partners, one of the world's leading information security research teams, later acquired by NCC Group, and served as Director for Strategic Alliances at @stake, one of the very first computer security companies in the […] http://bit.ly/2X8Vgef Jonathan Shieber February 17, 2019 at 06:00PM

'Selfie harm' and the damage done by social media

With a new project called Selfie Harm, photographer John Rankin Waddell, better known as Rankin, wanted to see the role social media played on self image in young people. He took photos of a group of teens aged 13 to 19, then asked them to spend a fe... http://bit.ly/2S9ND3B Steve Dent February 17, 2019 at 06:00PM

Lightsaber Academy helps you practice your Jedi swing

Toy lightsabers are a lot of fun: Kids love to strike poses, swing them through the air and jab the weapons at their friends as they pretend to be Luke Skywalker, Rey or even Darth Vader and Kylo Ren. But what they can't do with a standard lightsaber... http://bit.ly/2SSXSh6 Kris Naudus February 17, 2019 at 03:00PM

'Overwatch' action figures and Monopoly are coming this spring

Hasbro is about to give you many, many ways to flaunt your Overwatch fandom beyond the occasional Nerf gun. It's launching a series of toys and games themed around the character-driven shooter, including Monopoly Overwatch Collector's Edition. The $5... http://bit.ly/2NbjgJc Jon Fingas February 17, 2019 at 03:00PM

Here’s how you can properly vet overseas manufacturers for your ecommerce business

Of all the questions my consulting clients ask, there is one that comes up more often than all the others combined. It goes something like this: “I want to harness the power of overseas manufacturing, but I’m worried about fraud and quality control. How do I vet manufacturers in China or India to minimize the risks of working with a company in a different country?” Here are six tips that I generally offer to help ecommerce businesses navigate the potentially treacherous waters of overseas manufacturing. 1) Make sure the manufacturer provides ample documentation The easiest and most obvious solution to…

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Back with the Ex is definitely Netflix’s worst original show

With legions of data at its disposal, Netflix churns out original shows faster than anyone with a job — or a life — can consume. And while they’ve got a serious shot at the Oscars this year with Roma, Netflix has served us some real stinkers — and I’m here to save you from them. While we suspect many of their scripts were written by a robot, we can safely say we’ve found the worst show yet — it’s an Australian dating reality show called Back with the Ex. There’s no way it was written by a robot — it’s too terrible…

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Bug sake! Climate change is killing off insects

Climate change gets blamed for a lot of things these days: inundating small islands, fueling catastrophic fires, amping-up hurricanes and smashing Arctic sea ice. But a global review of insect research has found another casualty: 40% of insect species are declining and a third are endangered. It confirms what many have been suspecting: in Australia and around the world, arthropods – which include insects, spiders, centipedes and the like — appear to be in trouble. The global review comes hard on the heels of research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA that suggests a potent…

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SeaBubbles shows off its ‘flying’ all-electric boat in Miami

We were promised flying cars but, as it turns out, flying boats were easier to build. SeaBubbles, a “flying” boat startup that uses electric power instead of gas, hit Miami this weekend to show off one of its five prototype boats — or six, if you count an early, windowless white boat they’ve lovingly dubbed […] http://bit.ly/2NfgByc Sarah Perez February 17, 2019 at 03:00PM

The best portable power stations

By Sarah Witman This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, Wirecutter and Engadget may earn affiliate commission. Read the full portable power stations guide here.... http://bit.ly/2ST6owD Wirecutter February 17, 2019 at 03:00PM

Spin Master Owleez Hands-On

Owleez is the mutant offspring of a cuddly pet and a helicopter and we love it. Spin Master's new Owleez is a cute little owl you must care for until it gains the confidence to take to the skies thanks to the rotors hidden beneath its feathered exterior. Read more: https://engt.co/2TONzYI Subscribe to Engadget on YouTube: http://engt.co/subscribe Engadget's Buyer's Guide: https://engt.co/2A8xvt2 Get More Engadget: • Like us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/1k1iCZT • Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/engadget • Follow us on Instagram: http://bit.ly/1k1iCZV • Read more: http://www.engadget.com Engadget is the original home for technology news and reviews. http://bit.ly/2tohGdM Engadget February 17, 2019 at 01:01PM

Lego Hidden Side Hands-On

With Lego's new AR-based line, Lego Hidden Side, kids can construct sets and bring them to life using their phones, with a continuing narrative to keep them coming back for more. Read more: https://engt.co/2WZ6GBn Subscribe to Engadget on YouTube: http://engt.co/subscribe Engadget's Buyer's Guide: https://engt.co/2A8xvt2 Get More Engadget: • Like us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/1k1iCZT • Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/engadget • Follow us on Instagram: http://bit.ly/1k1iCZV • Read more: http://www.engadget.com Engadget is the original home for technology news and reviews. http://bit.ly/2tpDwxp Engadget February 17, 2019 at 01:01PM

Spin Master AirHogs Hands-On

Air Hogs' new zero gravity racer is the Spider-Man of remote-controlled cars. Walls and ceilings can't stop this laser-driven auto. Read more: https://engt.co/2SHw6oz Subscribe to Engadget on YouTube: http://engt.co/subscribe Engadget's Buyer's Guide: https://engt.co/2A8xvt2 Get More Engadget: • Like us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/1k1iCZT • Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/engadget • Follow us on Instagram: http://bit.ly/1k1iCZV • Read more: http://www.engadget.com Engadget is the original home for technology news and reviews. http://bit.ly/2tps6d0 Engadget February 17, 2019 at 01:01PM

Samsung Galaxy S History | Galaxy S1 to Galaxy S10

In this video, we take a quick look at the Samsung Galaxy S History. From the Galaxy S1 to the upcoming Galaxy S10. Take a quick visual journey with us! Don't forget to LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE! Links: Support us when you shop on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Sf0ci1 Support us through PayPal: http://bit.ly/2Gnv0aS Samsung Galaxy S10 Renders From @evleaks: https://twitter.com/evleaks/status/1094872088559665152 https://twitter.com/evleaks/status/1094142376300425217 Videos reused under Creative Common License: https://youtu.be/MU_10ixiocc https://youtu.be/kybBjsgEskM The content in this video was licensed by other YouTubers as Creative Commons. If you own any of the content in this video and did not agree to share this content under Creative Commons. Please contact me. http://bit.ly/2GN8HLe Techaeris February 17, 2019 at 12:08PM

Razer BlackWidow Lite | Go Lite

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