Many fans are sad that Game of Thrones has ended on HBO. But author George R.R. Martin isn't one of those fans."I don't think [the TV show] was very good for me," Martin told the U.K. Guardian newspaper, explaining that the hype around the show affected his work on the series' next book. "The very thing that should have speeded me up actually slowed me down. Every day I sat … [Read more...] about George RR Martin: Game of Thrones books can’t please everyone
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Ransomware attack paralyzes 23 computer systems in Texas
A coordinated ransomware attack took down systems operated by 23 entities in Texas on Friday, state authorities said Saturday. State agencies were working Saturday to restore the affected systems, the majority of which belong to small, local governments."At this time, the evidence gathered indicates the attacks came from one single threat actor," the Texas Department of … [Read more...] about Ransomware attack paralyzes 23 computer systems in Texas
Everything the iPhone 11 needs to be successful
Every year in September, Apple holds an event to announce the next iPhone. And with the iPhone 11 (or whatever it'll be called) looming near, it's time for Apple to step up. iPhone sales fell 12% in the fiscal third quarter, more people are trading in their iPhones for Androids, and rivals like Samsung's Note 10 and 10 Plus are packed with an abundant amount of compelling … [Read more...] about Everything the iPhone 11 needs to be successful
YouTube wants to help sell you things using AR
YouTube is the most popular video platform in the world, which is why any experiments with new technologies should make you sit up and pay attention. In this case, it's a new feature for YouTube on your phone uses AR (that's augmented reality) to help you try on and even buy lipstick using your front-facing camera -- without leaving your living … [Read more...] about YouTube wants to help sell you things using AR
Galaxy Note 10 Plus: Camera improvements make a mark
I've learned even more about the Galaxy Note 10 Plus after another day of testing that focused on observing battery life, the efficacy of the in-screen fingerprint reader and comparing night mode photo quality from the Note 10's camera to the Huawei P30 Pro and Google Pixel 3, the two best-in-class expressions of dedicated night mode so far. It's only … [Read more...] about Galaxy Note 10 Plus: Camera improvements make a mark