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Show HN: Airborn – Private Google Docs Alternative

Show HN: Airborn – Private Google Docs Alternative 229 by twiss

Elbphilharmonie: The concert hall designed by algorithms

Each of the 10,000 acoustic panels is unique and designed to give the best listening experience. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2h1AFII

Bottery – A conversational agent prototyping platform

Bottery – A conversational agent prototyping platform 266 by manojlds

Simon's Cat game app showed adult bite advert

The ad showed a "red and bloody" fake tattoo on a woman's shoulder in a game popular with children. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2xJ8Esw

Social media firms under scrutiny for 'Russian meddling’

Facebook, Google and Twitter lawyers tell a Senate committee they plan to be more vigilant. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2z8TAru

Google Docs Glitch That Locked Out Users Underscores Privacy Concerns

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By MAYA SALAM from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2A2pYu5

Reaching $10k monthly revenue with WakaTime, my SaaS side project

Reaching $10k monthly revenue with WakaTime, my SaaS side project 383 by welder

HTTP 103 – An HTTP Status Code for Indicating Hints

HTTP 103 – An HTTP Status Code for Indicating Hints 403 by snomad

Anvil: full stack web apps built only with Python

Anvil: full stack web apps built only with Python 513 by galfarragem

Firefox takes a bite out of the canvas ‘super cookie’

Firefox takes a bite out of the canvas ‘super cookie’ 370 by robin_reala

Near Future of Programming Languages [pdf]

Near Future of Programming Languages [pdf] 367 by myth_drannon

Facebook denies 'listening' to conversations

Facebook denies 'listening' to conversations 295 by Jerry2

Replacing exploit-ridden firmware with a Linux kernel [pdf]

Replacing exploit-ridden firmware with a Linux kernel [pdf] 362 by dmmalam

Google investigates mysterious vanishing files

Users say Google Docs files have been randomly flagged as violating terms of service. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2z4iAhB

Malaysian data breach sees 46 million phone numbers leaked

The personal details of 46 million mobile subscribers are on the dark web. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2z6gu2Q

Facebook planting seeds of doubt about Russian involvement in 2016 election

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Facebook planting seeds of doubt about Russian involvement in 2016 election Crowdskout CMO and tech analyst Shana Glenzer weighs in on whether Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has any responsibility for Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.

YouTuber slams Hello World Live

Hello World Live apologises to fans after they were left disappointed at its live event. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ijhNkZ

How to Get Cortana’s Undivided Attention

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By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2ijOQWf

Big net firms invest in trans-Pacific cable project

The high-capacity cable will link big cities around the Pacific Rim and help net firms cut costs. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zT9kMz

Airbnb customer allegedly murdered in Melbourne

Three men are in custody charged with murder, and one is also accused of rape. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2gZxEZw

Facebook self-regulation better than government regulation:

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Facebook self-regulation better than government regulation: Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) on whether big tech should be regulated.

'We must worry about artificial stupidity'

There are lots of worries over artificial intelligence being smart enough, says Prof Alan Winfield. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2lvWv8o

We only hire the best means we only hire the trendiest

We only hire the best means we only hire the trendiest 398 by indy

Is iPhone X worth $1,000 price tag?

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Is iPhone X worth $1,000 price tag? Tom’s Guide Editor-in-Chief Mark Spoonauer on the iPhone X.

'We just outlived LoveFilm'

DVD rental shop 21st Century Flicks is soldiering on as LoveFilm comes to an end. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2lypPeJ

'I didn't realise it was going to be part of my entrapment'

Perpetrators of domestic violence are increasingly using technology to monitor and harass victims. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2xEfFul

North Korea calls UK WannaCry accusations 'wicked'

It comes after the UK said it was "as sure as possible" North Korea was behind a huge ransomware attack. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ihPu6h

Samsung Electronics unveils new leadership line-up

The management overhaul comes after the South Korean tech giant posted record quarterly profits. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zklnX2

Fixed-odds maximum bet 'could drop to £2'

Currently, some gambling machines allow punters to bet - and potentially lose - £100 every 20 seconds. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2gXUe4x

Students cheated in £2m mobile phone scam

A gang are sentenced to up to six years in prison after conning people to set up fake phone contracts. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2iOijuZ

Game studio CCP scales back virtual reality development

Development studios will shut and jobs will go as CCP cuts work on games playable in virtual reality. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2xEUOHu

Innovation touches all areas of our lives: Nehemia Peres

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Innovation touches all areas of our lives: Nehemia Peres Nehemia 'Chemi' Peres, son of former Israeli President Shimon Peres, on efforts to fight extremism globally and the future of artificial intelligence.

Did Russian-backed propaganda sway US voters?

Facebook says up to 126 million Americans may have seen it before and after last year's election. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2z7iyHV

How to Fix Facebook? We Asked 9 Experts

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By FARHAD MANJOO and KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2iPtGTz

In Self-Driving Race, Waymo Sets Its Own Terms

By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2z6GniU

App of the week: FROST

A dazzling light show puzzler that will give you chills. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2zRT5iQ

Nvidia releases GeForce 388.13 WHQL driver

You don't want to punch nazis without this new driver! from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2hr6Yhg

Fantasy Flight reveals new heavy units for Star Wars: Legion miniatures game

Take your pick between the AT-ST or nimble Airspeeder! from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2zScoIG

The 8 biggest PS4 game trailers from Paris Games Week

New announcements, a fresh look at The Last of Us Part II, and plenty more. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2hr6W98

Review: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th gen)

A superior business-class Ultrabook with quality in all the right places. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2zRFAje

Investigator: Choosing your NBN retailer

Some key issues no one saw coming before the NBN arrived... from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2hr6VC6

How to: Protect your business against a DDoS attack

DDoS attacks are increasing - here's how to fight back. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2zRFyb6

Google announces partnership with Raspberry Pi Foundation

Raspberry Pi fans can now take advantage of Google's AI technology. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2hqJqsA

Review: GoPro Hero6 Black

Yes, Tina, we do need another Hero... from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2zRFxE4

Paragon releases Hard Disk Manager 16 Basic, for free

Everyone will tell you that you really need to backup your data. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2hpnj62

LG patches app bug that can turn IoT vacuums into robotic spies

LG patches holes in its IOT device range following cooperation with CheckPoint, including patching vacuum cleaners which could have become digital spies in the home. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2zREP9S

The 8 best games to play on your Oculus Rift VR headset

These are the Oculus Rift games you have to own from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2hqoAtk

Best Xbox One X launch games

These are the games worth picking an Xbox One X up for on launch day from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2zRFsAg

US iPhone users will spend $US88 per year on apps by 2020

Entertainment will become the second most popular category behind games over the next three years - report. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2hpi7Pg

Wildfire destroys Hewlett Packard's 79-year history

Documents and personal correspondence of William Hewlett and David Packard lost to flames. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2zRFrwc

Russia-linked posts 'reached' 126m Facebook users in US

Facebook says 80,000 posts linked to Russia were produced before and after the US election in 2016. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2hqgAIZ

i7-2600K vs. i7-8700K – Is Upgrading Worthwhile?

Sandy Bridge processors like the i7-2600K were CPUs that defined a generation and they’ve stood the test of time. But with Coffee Lake now here, is it finally time to upgrade? from Hardware Canucks http://ift.tt/2iimWKf

Speed up a Windows 10 computer

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from Computer Hope's most recent computer tips http://ift.tt/2zSJoke

Checking in at Singapore's new airport terminal

At Singapore's Changi Airport, passengers using its new Terminal 4 can check in and board without having to talk to counter staff. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zjAiAC

Touch and feel

As Africa gets more connected, so online services increase but they cannot just be a carbon copy of Western tech. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zToAJ5

'Pay-to-play'

The social media giant is accused of making it harder to see news stories, with disastrous results. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2iNat4Y

Google, Facebook, and Amazon have fundamentally transformed the web

Google, Facebook, and Amazon have fundamentally transformed the web 559 by staltz

Testimony From Facebook

By Unknown Author from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2zZeN5b

Russian Influence Reached 126 Million Through Facebook Alone

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By MIKE ISAAC and DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2yXV6x0

Do you need a VPN?

Do you need a VPN? 442 by thesumofall

Power Up Your Phone by Hand or by Sun

By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2ziPOg9

Smartphone use falls among young for first time

For the first time, those aged between 16-24 are spending slightly less time on their smart devices. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zjynMH

The powerful PCs and mighty case-mods of PAX Australia 2017

From a PUBG inspired build to a spooky wizard's study, the PCs of PAX looked more amazing than ever. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2gVB4MF

O&O DiskImage Professional 12 promises to speed up file backups by up to 100%

O&O Software GMBH has launched O&O DiskImage Professional 12, the latest version of its Windows disk-imaging and file backup tool. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2yXXNPk

WinZip 22 includes image conversion, EXIF stripping and much more

WinZip International LLC has released WinZip 22, a major release of what is perhaps the world’s best-known archiving tool. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2gVSF72

Hacktivists take Catalan independence fight online

Hackers from the hacktivist group Anonymous targeted websites run by Spain's Ministry of Public Works and Transport in support of the Catalan independence movement. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2yWCPA5

NSA worker infected computer provided access to Equation Group surveillance code, Kaspersky says

After the consumer version of Kaspersky Lab's antivirus software picked up the source code for surveillance tools used by the Equation Group, the NSA''s elite hacking arm, the file was immediately deleted, according to Kaspersky. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2gUG44d

Hyper PixelCast - PAXstravaganza

Wow. What a weekend. PAX is pretty cool, and there are some pretty cool people who attend. And we have three podcasts packed full of them! from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2yW16Xb

Google 'drops everything' to fix burger emoji

Google's big cheese Sundar Pichai joked the company will 'drop everything' to fix their burger emoji from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2yfsT5k

Self-driving Cadillac is 'far beyond' competetors: Gastelu

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Self-driving Cadillac is 'far beyond' competetors: Gastelu FoxNews.com automotive editor Gary Gastelu on the self-driving revolution.

Is your phone listening in? Your stories

Facebook has denied using audio to target ads, but many people think it can happen. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2yXxPZC

The iPhone X Arrives Friday. Here’s What You Need to Know.

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By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2gXvlGj

YouTube tweaks advertising algorithm

More videos will get ads as YouTube updates the way it chooses which content gets monetised. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2yfiSVC

'Wonder if technology is eating our brain'

Former MP Charlotte Leslie on the use of technology and social media by voters and political parties. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zhAJvo

Apple engineer 'fired' over early iPhone X leak

The man was sacked after his daughter posted footage of the iPhone X before it was launched. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2z47GKP

Heathrow probe after 'security files found on USB stick'

The airport launches an inquiry after a USB stick with security information is given to a newspaper. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2hjUGXJ

UK must prepare for fourth industrial revolution, says report

Digital technology could create hundreds of thousands of UK manufacturing jobs, a new report says. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ziCk3S

Trump ally Roger Stone suspended from Twitter

The ex-Trump adviser sent abusive tweets to journalists on Twitter but says he will sue the network. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2loshnT

This site uses AI to transform your pictures into Stranger Things-style posters

The retro TV series has returned for a second series on Netflix. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2gLyZz3

Google responds to Pixel 2 XL issues, says blue tint 'working as intended'

A software update promises to fix most problems "in the next few weeks". from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2ieO0Kk

Microsoft developing a foldable tablet for digital note-taking

Leaks indicate the company is making a follow-up to the cancelled Courier. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2gLyYuZ

Artificial Intelligence outsmarts CAPTCHA security

New algorithm uses human visual intelligence to fool the security system. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2ieLDXG

Mark Warner: Tech Millionaire Who Became Tech’s Critic in Congress

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By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2gUjsRl

Orchid: a new surveillance-free layer on top of the existing Internet

Orchid: a new surveillance-free layer on top of the existing Internet 330 by apsec112

Waymo Will Test Self-Driving Cars in Snowy Detroit

Waymo Will Test Self-Driving Cars in Snowy Detroit 353 by kbyatnal

Walmart will soon have robots roaming the aisles in 50 stores

Walmart will soon have robots roaming the aisles in 50 stores 346 by hourislate

New Zealand to ban foreigners from buying existing houses

New Zealand to ban foreigners from buying existing houses 424 by wslh

Alan Kay on Lisp

Alan Kay on Lisp 405 by shakes

“Startup” asks internship applicant to build their app before phone screen

“Startup” asks internship applicant to build their app before phone screen 598 by erklik

Many junior scientists need to take a hard look at their job prospects

Many junior scientists need to take a hard look at their job prospects 416 by sz4kerto

Facebook denies 'listening' to conversations

An executive was responding to a tweet asking about ads which seem to be linked to real-life conversations. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2hfMJ5J

Hearing Amazon’s Footsteps, the Health Care Industry Shudders

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By NICK WINGFIELD and KATIE THOMAS from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2zdrdJK

Facebook to disclose more on political ads

Political advertisers will have to verify their identity and their posts will carry a disclosure. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zVBYx8

At Facebook, Hand-Wringing Over a Fix for Fake Content

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By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2zcKP0t

Catalan parliament declares independence from Spain

Catalan parliament declares independence from Spain 486 by ryanlol

Technology companies surging on earnings, dominating the market

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Technology companies surging on earnings, dominating the market FBN’s Deirdre Bolton explains why tech companies -- namely Amazon, Microsoft and Alphabet Inc. -- are surging on earnings and dominating the markets.

The New York Times Is Now Available as a Tor Onion Service

The New York Times Is Now Available as a Tor Onion Service 415 by alecmuffett

Room for Amazon to triple in next 3 to 5 years?

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Room for Amazon to triple in next 3 to 5 years? Amplify ETFs CEO Christian Magoon on Amazon's the upcoming holiday shopping season and the potential challenges facing Amazon.

How to Stop Waking Up the iPhone

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By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2llSZ0k

How Floyd Mayweather Helped Two Young Guys From Miami Get Rich

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By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2zJElCB

Three criticised over £117 iPhone X monthly deal

The mobile phone operator said the two-year contract was for those not wishing to pay an upfront charge. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2yQ9EfN

An Explanation of Initial Coin Offerings

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By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2gGwDBw

Amazon will rule retail: Flickinger

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Amazon will rule retail: Flickinger Strategic Resource Group Managing Director Burt Flickinger discusses his outlook for Amazon.

Georgia election server wiped after lawsuit filed

Georgia election server wiped after lawsuit filed 431 by wglb

Farhad and Mike’s Week in Tech: Twitter and Reddit Take a Stand

By FARHAD MANJOO and MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2i8wl6N

Artificial intelligence smart enough to fool Captcha security check

Researchers developed an algorithm that imitates how the human brain responds to these visual clues. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zTEqEA

Google addresses Pixel 2 handset complaints

The firm has doubled the warranty on its new flagship smartphones following criticisms of the hardware. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2yOLdll

Super Mario Odyssey presently has a 97 on Metacritic

We have mixed feelings about review aggregators, but things like this help show that Nintendo has been smashing it this year. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2gNCjNK

YouTuber Adam Blampied apologises for 'manipulating' women

Prominent UK video blogger Adam Blampied issues apology for 'manipulating' women into sending him images. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2y94myD

Hotel booking sites probed by consumer watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority fears consumers could be being mislead over the best deals. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2iE8NL4

Friday Links

All the week's biggest pop-culure news, now available in one easy-to-swallow capsule. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2i8KXD5

The robot that can swim and fly and other tech news

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak looks at some of the best of the week's technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2yOUg32

ASRock X299 Taichi Motherboard Review

The ASRock X299 Taichi seems to be the perfect bulwark against AMD’s surging Threadripper. It has impressive features, price and performance but its also missing some key items. from Hardware Canucks http://ift.tt/2iCupr9

NHS 'could have prevented' WannaCry ransomware attack

Recommendations which could have stopped the WannaCry ransomware attack were ignored, report says. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2lkZroj

Amazon and Alphabet see sales surge

Google-owner Alphabet and Amazon see shares jump in after-hours trading as quarterly sales climb. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2yPwrIy

Amazon beats third-quarter estimates

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Amazon beats third-quarter estimates FBN’s Cheryl Casone reports on Amazon’s third-quarter earnings.

Russia Fanned Flames With Twitter, Which Faces a Blowback

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By DAVID STREITFELD from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2gFufej

Monsanto Attacks Scientists After Studies Show Trouble for Its New Weedkiller

Monsanto Attacks Scientists After Studies Show Trouble for Its New Weedkiller 367 by zymhan

Twitter bans RT and Sputnik ads amid election interference fears

The social media platform will no longer accept adverts from Russia Today or Sputnik. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2gKDQUZ

Twitter nears profit as it adds users

The social media firm's losses narrow sharply, with four million more people now using its service. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2lhSdBL

Have a pajama party and play XBox One X consoles?

Live in or near Sydney? Want to play a new console in accommodations in Pyrmont? Well, you can at least drop in... from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2gErSsn

Twitter Bans Two Kremlin-Backed News Outlets From Advertising

By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2gLlhju

Scanning, Converting and Editing Text on the Go

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By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2zH1Zjc

Twitter Says It Overstated Monthly-User Figures for 3 Years

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By CHAD BRAY from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2gFrWrW

Bitcoin is very underestimated: Peter Thiel

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Bitcoin is very underestimated: Peter Thiel PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel argues bitcoin is more constrained than gold.

Piccadilly Circus lights switched back on after renovations

The state-of-the-art screen is responsive and allows for aspects such as live video streaming. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2iCiDNr

Can Twitter benefit from Trump's tweets?

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Can Twitter benefit from Trump's tweets? Mashable Tech Editor Pete Pachal on the outlook for Twitter.

WhatsApp and Facebook to face EU data taskforce

The messaging app has been accused of "non-compliance" with EU laws. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2litEo0

Nazi forums closed as Reddit purges 'violent content'

The site shuts several forums but experts say extremists may find ways of dodging the new policy. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2izsUKe

Dell web address swiped by third party

A domain name, used by support software on Dell PCs, was taken over unexpectedly in June. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zPGugK

Dell web address swiped by third party

A domain name, used by support software on Dell PCs, was taken over unexpectedly in June. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2yMvnHO

F.C.C. to Loosen Rules on Local Media Ownership

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By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2lgXLfL

I have no side code projects to show you

I have no side code projects to show you 485 by nnd

Newquay Bloodhound test: Figures behind speed record attempt

Find out the crucial figures for the Bloodhound, that is set for a test run at Newquay Airport. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2z7Ma91

Nintendo reveals Animal Crossing for smartphones

Now you can pay Tom Nook with in-app purchases. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2gDZs1K

Are Face ID supply issues delaying the iPhone X?

Apple is still fighting iPhone X production delays. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2i61rvO

Microsoft follows Google's lead, adding Skylake to Azure

The VMs will provide twice the processing power for data-intensive workloads. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2yMvY9U

Amazon offered $7B to build HQ2 in New Jersey

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Amazon offered $7B to build HQ2 in New Jersey Americans for Prosperity NJ director Erica Jedynak and Democratic strategist Blake Rutherford discuss the state of New Jersey’s $7 billion incentive package for Amazon’s new headquarters.

Could algorithms revolutionise building construction?

Researchers have pioneered new techniques for manufacturing thin concrete shapes using algorithms. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ySfFug

Amazon’s Latest Way Into Your Life Is Through the Front Door

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By NICK WINGFIELD from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2lgGG5D

Learn to use Awk with hundreds of examples

Learn to use Awk with hundreds of examples 407 by asicsp

Microsoft Has Stopped Manufacturing The Kinect

Microsoft Has Stopped Manufacturing The Kinect 338 by tlarkworthy

How to Free Space on Your Mac, One Way or Another

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By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2y7redb

Google’s Key to Strong Password Protection Runs Into Limits

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By BRIAN X. CHEN and NICOLE PERLROTH from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2yOeMCz

Can Washington Stop Big Tech Companies? Don’t Bet on It

By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2yRUUir

Big Tech’s Rivals Pounce at Chances to Win in Washington

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By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2i3WuUn

Trump to Open Skies to More Drone Testing

By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2xoJ0sD

Apple hires ex-BBC and Channel 4 executive Jay Hunt

Jay Hunt is expected to help the US tech firm take on digital rivals Netflix and Amazon. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2y6sBc7

11-year-old Gitanjali Rao invents way to detect lead in wate

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11-year-old Gitanjali Rao invents way to detect lead in wate null

Gmail Launches Add-ons

Gmail Launches Add-ons 396 by alooPotato

How Australia’s Technology Stands Out

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By DAMIEN CAVE from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2zOLgeF

Speech Recognition Is Not Solved

Speech Recognition Is Not Solved 407 by allenleein

NBN Speed

What speed do you need? What about extra services? NBN is confusing at the best of times, but there’s an easy way to get it going. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2yMrvE4

Microsoft reveals Creators Update schedule

Microsoft says staggered schedule means Fall Creators Update will be pushed to tested devices first. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2yQK8ZZ

Head2Head: Google Pixel 2 XL vs Apple iPhone X

Google and Apple are both going big, but which phone will be better? from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2yMrsIo

Review: The Evil Within 2

Watching the world go to hell in a hive-mind from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2yQK50f

Criminals mimic popular cryptocurrency exchange in Google Play

Cyber-criminals took advantage of popular cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex's lack of an official app to dupe unsuspecting users into downloading credential stealing malware. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2yL49Pb

Kaspersky transparency initiative to share code, updates to build trust

Following the US Federal ban on Kaspersky Lab products the company has launched a Global Transparency Initiative, providing its source code for third-party review and opening three transparency centres internationally. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2yQK1xx

Humble Day of the Devs Bundle is doubly fine

This one includes some pretty good games and a kind of useless ticket if you're stuck in Australia. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2yMrnEA

Review: Middle Earth: Shadow of War

Warner takes cynicism to the extreme, and ruins a perfectly adequate sequel. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2yPyJJL

App code suggests Google is working on a Home with a screen to rival the Echo Show

Google continues to play catch up in the world of smart speakers. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2yMnHCO

How to: Level up your business' security offering with these simple tips

Attacks are inevitable, but a layered approach to security ensures a strong defence from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2yPyHl7

Microsoft drops suit as US authorities limit data gag orders

US government sets new policy to limit gag orders on tech companies that stop them telling customers about data demands. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2yMriAM

Porn-makers challenge Patreon's crowdfunding ban

Patreon's rules now forbid its use to fund pornographic movies or private webcam sessions. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2iwZtZg

Amazon service will let couriers open front doors

Users of Amazon Key will need a smart lock and Cloud Cam camera to let couriers open their door. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2z6izNd

How competition is impacting the space race

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How competition is impacting the space race Arianespace CEO Stephane Israel on the company's satellite launch business and the growing competition within the private sector in the space race.

Adidas partners with Carbon 3D for first consumer-ready 3D printed sport shoe

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Adidas partners with Carbon 3D for first consumer-ready 3D printed sport shoe Keywise Capital Management CIO Fang Zheng on investing in Alibaba and the latest innovation in 3D printing technology.

Cisco and Google Find Mutual Interest in Cloud Computing

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By DON CLARK from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2gCE0Kx

Square, the Twitter Boss’s Other Company, Could Pass It in Value

By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2zBIkRE

Tesla solar power arrives in Puerto Rico

Elon Musk's plan to help restore power in hurricane-hit Puerto Rico begins at a children's hospital. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2z5xN4Q

Inside Microsoft's new mixed reality capture studio

Microsoft opens a hi-tech studio dedicated to creating mixed reality content. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2y56ti3

Geordie Shore's Marnie Simpson broke ad rules on Snapchat

The reality TV star failed to identify Snapchat promotions as adverts in the first case of its kind. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ldAmMh

Saying Goodbye to Firebug

Saying Goodbye to Firebug 367 by kungfudoi

If you care about diversity, don't just hire from the same five schools

If you care about diversity, don't just hire from the same five schools 280 by leeny

Twitter Plans to Open Ad Data to Users

By CECILIA KANG and DAI WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2yPiRHd

SSH Escape Sequences

SSH Escape Sequences 344 by tambourine_man

Sci-Hub: Public access to research papers

Sci-Hub: Public access to research papers 428 by lorenzofeliz

Bay Area hammered by loss of jobs: Lack of affordable housing strangles hiring

Bay Area hammered by loss of jobs: Lack of affordable housing strangles hiring 353 by sp332

Insects Are in Serious Trouble

Insects Are in Serious Trouble 281 by ALee

Stripe Atlas: Getting your first 10 customers

Stripe Atlas: Getting your first 10 customers 550 by nozzlegear

Why ProtonMail is more secure than Gmail

Why ProtonMail is more secure than Gmail 421 by rbcgerard

Too much fructose can damage your liver, just like too much alcohol

Too much fructose can damage your liver, just like too much alcohol 276 by arikr

A newly discovered moon tunnel

A newly discovered moon tunnel 405 by hilendugo

After the end of the startup era

After the end of the startup era 410 by imartin2k

'Bad Rabbit' ransomware strikes Ukraine and Russia

The new strain of computer-locking malware has hit Russian media websites and an airport in Ukraine. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2gFqFEL

TV news 'hack' sees bitcoins swiped

A pair of hackers managed to reconstruct a code blurred out on TV and claim $1,000 (£760). from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zN0VuD

NeoGAF may well be dead [update - it lives?]

Sexual assault allegations may have tipped a wave that has resulted in the closure of one of gaming's most famous online communities. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2i11wRo

How to 'deep clean' your online activity

What steps can you take to avoid old online posts coming back to haunt you? from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2yFBNbN

What to Do When the Cable Goes Out

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By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2h5u2Sh

Computers will be a million times smarter in 30 years: Softbank CEO

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Computers will be a million times smarter in 30 years: Softbank CEO Softbank Group CEO Masayoshi Son discusses the future of robotics at the Saudi Arabia investment conference.

Equifax to be investigated by FCA over data breach

The regulator is making enquiries after data belonging to many thousands of UK customers was lost. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2gA66WJ

Groundbreaking skin regeneration startup helps patients

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Groundbreaking skin regeneration startup helps patients Groundbreaking new technology developed by startup SkinTE gives new hope to burn and wound patients. Denver M. Lough, M.D., PH.D. explains the process of using a patient’s own skin to regenerate damaged cells.

Brexit: MPs quiz Facebook over Russian-linked 'fake news'

Does Facebook have evidence of paid-for activity by Russian-linked accounts at the time of the referendum? from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2yO4a7h

Groundbreaking skin regeneration startup helps patients

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Groundbreaking skin regeneration startup helps patients Groundbreaking new technology developed by startup SkinTE gives new hope to burn and wound patients. Denver M. Lough, M.D., PH.D. explains the process of using a patient’s own skin to regenerate damaged cells.