CNN
- Each side will get 24 hours over two days to make its case, according to rules from the senate majority leader
- Read: Organizing resolution for Trump's impeachment trialSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's office sent the organizing resolution for President Donald Trump's impeachment trial to Senate offices on Monday.
- What's next?: Debate over resolution expected to begin Tuesday• Trump calls on senators to quickly reject impeachment • Dershowitz no longer believes you can be impeached without committing a crime
- Poll: 51% say Senate should remove Trump from office
- CNN reporter: No evidence of Trump's story about his portraitCNN's Daniel Dale gives examples of President Donald Trump's dishonesty throughout the impeachment process.
New York Times
- Amid Tight Security, Virginia Gun Rally Draws Thousands of SupportersSome 22,000 people, many of them armed, flooded the streets around the State Capitol to protest gun control proposals from the new Democratic majority.
- ‘Constitutional Nonsense’: Trump’s Impeachment Defense Defies Legal ConsensusThe president’s legal case would negate any need for witnesses. But constitutional scholars say that it’s wrong.
- Kansas City Shooting Leaves 2 Dead and at Least 15 WoundedHours after the Kansas City Chiefs clinched a spot in the Super Bowl, shots erupted outside a club near the stadium.
- Trial Memorandum of President TrumpLawyers for President Trump filed the memo on Monday.
- On King Holiday, 2020 Democrats March Arm in Arm to Honor His LegacyMost of the leading Democratic presidential hopefuls took part in speeches, a march and a rally in the state capital, before heading to an Iowa forum focused on minority communities.
PCMagazine
- Will virtual reality finally break out in 2020?Maybe this will be the year virtual reality goes mainstream. If we say it enough times we’ll be right eventually, yeah?But it really does feel like 2020 might be the year. Four years into consumer virtual reality, I finally feel excited again. The hardware is great, and cheaper than ever before. The games are promising, […]
- Best robot vacuums: We name the most effective cleanersVacuuming is one of the most hated household chores. Here are your best choices for outsourcing it to some automated help.
- Amarey A980 robot vacuum review: Pet hair is no match for this super suckerThis inexpensive mapping robot vacuum is a fantastic option for animal owners.
- Microsoft didn't win the PC turf war. Sony never showed up.This week, Kotaku reported that PlayStation 4 exclusive Horizon: Zero Dawn may come to the PC in the near future. And let me first say, it’s interesting this became big news because when Quantic Dream announced that Detroit: Become Human was coming to PC last year—another Sony-published game—it didn’t inspire nearly the same levels of pontificating […]
- Best antivirus: Keep your Windows PC safe from spyware, Trojans, malware, and moreAntivirus software is nearly as crucial as a PC’s operating system. Even if you’re well aware of potential threats and practice extreme caution, some threats just can’t be prevented without the extra help of an AV program—or a full antivirus suite. You could, for example, visit a website that unintentionally displays malicious ads. Or accidentally click […]
Entrepreneur
- Business Idea of the Day: Food TruckChase you culinary dream on wheels.
- Business Idea of the Day: CatererLove food? Love people? Bring your interests together with a catering business.
- Here's How I Started the Business That Appeared on 'Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch'Recess & Results is a faith-based kids fitness program and turn-key business opportunity.
- Business Idea of the Day: Makeup ArtistKnow how to create art with powders, lipsticks and shadows? This could be the business for you.
- How My $5,000 Student Loan Became a Multi-Million Dollar BusinessSometimes, the wisest investment is one in yourself.
TechCrunch
- Israel’s cybersecurity startup scene spawned new entrants in 2019The Israeli cybersecurity industry saw a 35% increase in investments from 2018, with overall funding for startups totaling almost $1.4 billion.
- Soft Robotics raises $23 million from investors including industrial robot giant FANUCRobotics startup company Soft Robotics has closed its Series B round of funding, raising $23 million led by Calibrate Ventures and Material Impact, and including participation from exiting investors including Honeywell, Yahama, Hyperplane and more. This round also brings in FANUC, the world’s largest maker of industrial robots and a recently announced strategic partner for […]
- France improves stock options policies for startup employeesA couple of weeks ago, France’s digital minister Cédric O announced some changes when it comes to stock options in France. President Emmanuel Macron is going to talk about the new policy today ahead of the World Economic Forum. While I don’t want to be too technical, here’s a quick overview of the changes. First, […]
- Open banking platform Tink raises €90M at a post-money valuation of €415MTink, the European open banking platform, is disclosing €90 million in new funding, just 11 months after the Sweden-headquartered company announced a €56 million round of funding. Co-leading this new round is Dawn Capital, HMI Capital and Insight Partners. The round also includes the incumbent postal operator and Italy’s largest financial services network Poste Italiane […]
- TechCrunch’s Top 10 investigative reports from 2019Facebook spying on teens, Twitter accounts hijacked by terrorists, and sexual abuse imagery found on Bing and Giphy were amongst the ugly truths revealed by TechCrunch’s investigating reporting in 2019. The tech industry needs more watchdogs than ever as its size enlargens the impact of safety failures and the abuse of power. Whether through malice, […]
CNET News
- Samsung mobile chief steps back from day-to-day operationsTae-moon Roh will take over D.J. Koh's former role as head of the smartphone business, while Koh will focus on long-term strategy.
- Alternatives to Google Chrome videoGoogle isn't the only game in town when you go online. See what Brave, Firefox, Microsoft Edge and more have to offer.
- Google CEO Sundar Pichai: We must be 'clear-eyed' about how AI could go wrongThe chief executive of Alphabet calls for regulation of artificial intelligence as his own company delves deeper into developing new technologies.
- Facebook axes pages that supported Robert Hyde, figure in impeachment probeFacebook said it didn't get the info it sought from the page owners after it found the pages were "misleading people by concealing who controls them."
- 9 great reads from CNET this weekWhat tech terrifies the Picard cast, just who is eating the Impossible Burger and why even sex toys are vulnerable to hackers.
WSJ
- Biden's Social Security HeresyBernie attacks Joe for even considering entitlement reform.
- How Many Tariff Studies Are Enough?The trade war hits consumers and exports, two more papers say.
- The Last Gasp of James G. Blaine?The Supreme Court weighs tax credits and a 19th-century bigotry.
- The State of Trump's UnionWill the post-impeachment president steal a page from Bill Clinton?
- All Aboard the Crazy TrainOr at least that’s how populism’s rise feels to those at the World Economic Forum.
Wired
- Pop Culture May Evolve at the Same Rate as Birds and BugsHow quickly do music and literature change? Evolutionary biology could give us a hint.
- A Surge of New Plastic Is About to Hit the PlanetA world awash in plastic will soon get slammed by more, as major oil companies ramp up their production.
- 404: The City Left Behind by China's Nuclear AmbitionsAn artist goes looking for his past in a Cold War ghost town.
- A Practical Guide for Building Ethical TechCompanies are hiring "chief ethics officers," hoping to regain public trust. The World Economic Forum's head of technology policy has a few words of advice.
- HBO Probably Won’t Make a Second Season of *Watchmen*Meanwhile, NBC finally offered up details about Peacock, its feathered contender in the streaming service arena.
USA Today
- SAG Awards: What you didn't see on TV, from 'Parasite' cheers to Michelle Williams' loveWhat happened away from the cameras at the star-studded Screen Actors Guild Awards? For starters, there was huge reaction to Brad Pitt and "Parasite."
- Proposed rules for Trump's Senate impeachment trial could set up a heated debate on TuesdayThe draft organizing resolution for the trial would not automatically admit evidence from the impeachment inquiry.
- Lev Parnas accuses AG William Barr of conflict of interest, seeks special prosecutorLev Parnas, the ex-ally of Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani, accuses Attorney General William Barr of conflict of interest, seeks special prosecutor
- Kellyanne Conway says Martin Luther King Jr. would have opposed Donald Trump's impeachmentKellyanne Conway's comments to NBC News came the day before the Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump is expected to begin.
- Opinion: Packers, Titans face defining offseason decisions after failing to reach Super BowlThe Packers and Titans are both looking to reach the Super Bowl stage that eluded them this season, but key decisions await this offseason.
Macworld
- 'Little America' review: Apple's big, hopeful love letter to immigrationIf Apple really wanted its fledgling streaming service to nab more awards last year, it probably should have worked Little America into its launch lineup. This little "anthology" of eight unrelated half-hour episodes—each following immigrants from different countries—is the best thing we've seen from Apple TV+ to date. It's smart, both in content and how […]
- Nighthawk for Twitter review: Barebones mobile app for less noisy social mediaTeam Nighthawk Nighthawk’s so-called “Smart Feed” offers a cleaner view of your Twitter timeline in chronological order without ads or sponsored posts.To read this article in full, please click here
- Best robot vacuums: We name the most effective cleanersVacuuming is one of the most hated household chores. Here are your best choices for outsourcing it to some automated help.
- Amarey A980 robot vacuum review: Pet hair is no match for this super suckerThis inexpensive mapping robot vacuum is a fantastic option for animal owners.
- How to clone a macOS Catalina driveUntil macOS 10.15 Catalina, Mac users knew: their startup volume was a single volume, just as it appeared! (Okay, for Fusion drive users, there are two physical drives managed by software to appear as a single “disk drive,” but that’s separate from the data organization that is a volume on a drive.)As I wrote a […]
TechWorld
- DeepMind founder Mustafa Suleyman leaves indefinitelyDeepMind's cofounder and head of applied artificial intelligence, Mustafa Suleyman, has abruptly left the company for an indefinite period
- UK government launches £10 million Edtech strategyEducation secretary, Damian Hinds, wants schools across the UK to “take advantage of all of the opportunities available through Edtech” in the government's new strategy
- John Lewis Partnership selects four startups to reduce plastic wasteThe partnership will join hands with four UK startups as it hopes to reduce plastic waste as part of its retail tech initiative, JLAB
- Latest Facebook news and announcements
- Uber's most notable news and announcementsAll the details on Uber's biggest announcements as well as updates on the controversial company's trials and tribulations
Brandings
- Best Names for a Building or Residential DevelopmentThe Brand Development Team here is posting some of our favorite building and new development names and why they work, don't or, why they caught our eye.
- Branding Historical Events, Can that Be Done?When you think about branding, your mind naturally jumps to a product, brand, or even a business. Now people like chefs, entrepreneurs, even architects brand themselves but, what about branding historical events? Well, they already have. Some of our most beloved, and most lauded historical events have had some “brand makeovers” over the years. Today […]
- Join the Brandings Team on Social MediaJoin Brandings on Instagram | Brand Naming Tips Examples & More! Brandings has a new and exciting way to get Business and Brand Naming Tips, on Social Media! Now you can get the tips and learn how to develop a targeted logo, from our team directly. Below you’ll get all the info to connect to […]
- Unique Custom Startup Services from BrandingsUnique Brand Naming Service | Professional Services for Startups At Brandings, we have something for every kind of startup looking to get started right. In the following post, you can read all about the Unique Custom Startup Services we’ve developed for entrepreneurs like you. We pride ourselves on having the same great outcome as the […]
- Business Startup Solutions | How Startups Find Solutions HereBrandings has helped start ups get started and grow for years. All are different but many missed the same things, check out our Start Up Checklist today.
GeekWire
- States claim Trump’s new firearm rules will allow spread of 3D printed gun blueprints onlineWashington state plans to sue the federal government over a proposed change that Attorney General Bob Ferguson warns will lead to the proliferation of blueprints for 3D printed guns online. Ferguson announced Monday that he plans to lead a 21-state lawsuit over a proposed rule that would transfer regulation of certain firearms from one department […]
- Did he swipe right? NFL quarterback shows he nose a unique way to use the Microsoft SurfaceThat’s snot the play we drew up! But, face it, there’s more than one way to swipe across the screen on a tablet. During the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, sideline cameras picked up Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill on the bench, bundled against the cold temperatures. With his hands covered […]
- Ada Developers Academy’s new CEO looks to expand coding bootcamp’s impact on tech diversitySeattle-based Ada Developers Academy in December named Lauren Sato as the new CEO of the tuition-free, software development boot camp for women and underrepresented sexual, gender and racial minorities. The 7-year-old program started as a project of the Technology Alliance before becoming a standalone nonprofit organization in 2015. It runs two 48-person cohorts per year […]
- Seattle-based early-stage investment firm SeaChange raises $5.8M for its fifth fundSeaChange just raised $5.8 million for its fifth fund as it looks to put more dollars behind Pacific Northwest startups. It’s the largest fund yet for SeaChange, formerly known as Seattle Angel Fund, and will be used to make early-stage investments in the range of $200,000 to $900,000. Investors in the fund mostly hail from the […]
- Here’s how Amazon’s rumored pay-by-hand tech could workA new report sheds light on Amazon’s thinking about the rumored plan to let customers pay for purchases by scanning their palms. The Wall Street Journal reported that Amazon may sell pay-by-hand kiosks to other businesses. Previous reports linked the technology primarily to Amazon’s own retail stores, including Whole Foods and Amazon Go. Amazon plans […]
