Category: News


US election security officials reject Trump’s fraud claims


US federal election officials have said the 2020 White House vote was the “most secure in American history” – rejecting President Donald Trump’s fraud claims.

https://www.bbc.com/news/election-us-2020-54926084

Google Pixel 5: Four different video stability modes reviewed by veteran photojournalist


After five years of enticing consumers with offers of free photo and video storage, albeit it with a hitch (lower resolution), Google turned its back on consumers Wednesday and says we’ll all have to start paying as of June 1st.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/reviews/2020/11/11/google-pixel-5-review-camera-stabilization/6258322002/

Google Photos to drop free unlimited storage on images and videos. Here are your other options.


After five years of enticing consumers with offers of free photo and video storage, albeit it with a hitch (lower resolution), Google turned its back on consumers Wednesday and says we’ll all have to start paying as of June 1st.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/2020/11/11/google-charge-photos-options-icloud-dropbox-microsoft/6253280002/

Biden defends Obamacare as top court hears case


President-elect Joe Biden has vowed to defend the Affordable Care Act, the public health insurance scheme passed when he was vice-president, as the US Supreme Court considers a case attempting to strike down the law.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-54896663

Alex Trebek dead at 80: Why pancreatic cancer is so deadly


About 47,050 people will die this year from pancreatic cancer, according to the American Society of Cancer, and among them will be Alex Trebek, the beloved “Jeopardy!” host.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2020/11/08/alex-trebek-dead-80-why-pancreatic-cancer-so-deadly/6215281002/

What’s hot for tech holiday? ‘Practical’ gifts like routers and computer monitors


Stephen Baker, a longtime analyst with the NPD Group, which tracks sales of consumer products, says to expect a holiday filled with non-sexy products like computer monitors, external mice and keyboards and routers. Yes, routers.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/11/07/yes-iphone-and-games-biggest-holiday-sellers-routers-tvs-too/6174727002/

GM fast-tracks electric vehicle plans, starts hiring near former Lordstown plant


General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the company will bring new electric vehicles to market faster than anticipated as the automaker announced a major step forward in its self-driving car development.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2020/11/06/gm-electric-vehicle-hiring-ohio-lordstown-jobs/6189076002/

Xbox Series X and Series S review: New game consoles attempt to lighten the load


With the launch of the Xbox Series X and S, it’s not so much about better video game graphics as it is about making your life as a console game player better.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/gaming/2020/11/05/xbox-series-x-video-game-console-review/6163331002/

Biden predicts victory over Trump as counts go on


The Democratic challenger now has 253 of the 270 Electoral College votes needed to clinch the White House under the state-by-state US voting system.