California Lawmakers Pass Nation’s Toughest Net Neutrality Law
By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2N8Mw5A
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Segway's self-balancing e-skates prove a challenge
BBC Chris Foxx takes Segway's new self-balancing e-skates out for a test run. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MKoj6w
India Pushes Back Against Tech ‘Colonization’ by Internet Giants
By VINDU GOEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2orsqpf
Google and Mastercard Cut Ad Deal to Track Retail Sales
Google and Mastercard Cut Ad Deal to Track Retail Sales 424 by petethomas
Linux Kernel Developer Criticizes Intel for Meltdown, Spectre Response
Linux Kernel Developer Criticizes Intel for Meltdown, Spectre Response 438 by CrankyBear
EU to recommend that member states abolish daylight saving time
EU to recommend that member states abolish daylight saving time 484 by bkfh
The Hot College Gig: Online Brand Promoter
By CLAIRE BALLENTINE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2wxkirN
WRS Health
WRS Health is an innovative and clinician-centered solution that improves charting accuracy, individualizes patient-care plans, and enhances reimbursements. This application is definitely a top contender in the electronic medical record (EMR) field. from PCMag.com Latest Articles https://ift.tt/2MGiyGV
Bitcoin wallet Bitfi withdraws 'unhackable' claim
The cryptocurrency wallet, backed by John McAfee, had already caused controversy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wzaRr8
Abusive tweets to MPs 'more than double' between elections
Abusive tweets about MPs rose from 10,000 to 25,000 between 2015 and 2017, research suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Pokctl
Viagogo taken to High Court by competition regulator
The ticket reselling site has repeatedly failed to make changes demanded, the competition regulator says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PTQtd1
Somnox robot aims to put owners to sleep
A machine that resembles a breathing pillow aims to provide a safer alternative to sedatives. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NDTVHk
Online rolls and fake accounts poison Arab social media
Social media fraud continues to fuel a plague of disinformation in the Arab world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PR41Wy
The Week in Tech: Claims of Censorship Come Through Loud and Clear
By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Nysq1H
Google and Mastercard in credit card data deal
Google is buying credit card data from Mastercard but the firms had not announced the deal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2POvKqW
Trivantis Lectora Inspire
Trivantis Lectora Inspire is more expensive than fellow Editors' Choice pick Articulate Storyline 2. With that said, it's still worth checking out as it is a very powerful eLearning authoring tool. from PCMag.com Latest Articles https://ift.tt/2MCW21w
China targets video gaming to tackle myopia in children
New restrictions will try to tackle rising levels of near-sightedness among children. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NAnadV
Too Many Chinese Children Need Glasses. Beijing Blames Video Games.
By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2onQXLX
Astronauts tackle air leak on International Space Station
A "micro-fracture" from a possible collision with a rock fragment sets off alerts on the ISS. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N6ClOU
5G isn’t going to “destroy the NBN” anytime soon
Calm your farm folks. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2MIBIfn
Fashion and e-readers combine (no, really) for Sony’s FES Watch U
The times they are a-changin. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2NyaqEx
Garmin Vivosmart 4 lets you know when you need to recharge your Body Battery
This fitness band never sleeps. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2MD6sy6
Telegram agrees to share data with terror investigators, but won't help Russia decrypt messages
Because the War on Terror never stops, apparently. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2NAsyO4
Android spyware BusyGasper has many features, but few known victims
A newly discovered mobile malware implant nicknamed BusyGasper might leave a few Android users breathless, if they knew about the unusual set of features the spyware uses to snoop on them. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2MDyCsN
Donald Trump's latest attack on Google is full of lies
The US president goes after Google again, as he looks to impose regulations to keep Google, Facebook and Twitter in check. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2LKGy6a
Explainer: Who is Bill Gates?
He's one of the most influential figures in tech, as well as one of the richest. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2N6jRye
Apple announces 12 September for iPhone launch event
Apple's annual iPhone launch event is set to take place at Steve Jobs Theatre this September. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2NCxxy2
Dell announces its first premium 2-in-1 Chromebook
Manufacturer says its latest device will feature high-end specs and boast 15 hours of battery life. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2N6jLXo
Microsoft's AI-powered Sketch2Code can build apps from whiteboard sketches
Sketch2Code tool is available on GitHub and offers an automated service for web and app design. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2Nzoxtj
California Moves to Require 100% Clean Electricity by 2045
California Moves to Require 100% Clean Electricity by 2045 380 by dsr12
Here’s the Conversation We Really Need to Have About Bias at Google
By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2C2xYQI
Acer unveils new gaming cockpit and other tech news
BBC Click's LJ Rich looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wsVrFs
Bye bye loneliness
How internet-connected robots are helping combat the scourge of isolation and loneliness. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MGfoCX
San Francisco Grants 2 Scooter Permits (but Not to the Early Disrupters)
By ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2oqdbx0
8K TVs unveiled by Samsung and LG at Ifa tech show
The world's two bestselling television-makers are showing off rival 8K screens at the Ifa tech show in Berlin. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N54SVg
LEGO built a life size, drivable Bugatti from over a million Technic pieces
LEGO built a life size, drivable Bugatti from over a million Technic pieces 429 by cududa
Review: Oppo Find X
Where'd the camera go? IT RETRACTS! from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2N4DUNp
PlayStation Plus September games include Destiny 2, God of War 3
Bringing in the blockbusters as the weather finally begins to warm. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2C2a3Rt
Australian games are putting people of colour in the spotlight
Because representation matters. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2N0E08M
Audio-Technica’s ATH-SR30BT headphones make the Energizer Bunny look lazy
Can you keep up? from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2LFFaBZ
Email attacks on the rise, say 80% of businesses
Impersonation attacks have increased 80 percent quarter on quarter, according to a new report. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2PP0Pe9
Microsoft Windows task manager contains local privilege escalation vulnerability
A vulnerability in Microsoft Windows task manager could allow a local user to gain elevated (SYSTEM) privileges. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2LFuxiB
Is Acer's Predator Thronos the most ridiculous gaming accessory ever made?
Not content with simply a chair, the Predator Thronos vibrates, moves and fits three 27in monitors for the ultimate gaming setup. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2N4RP6b
You can now apply for a blue tick on Instagram
Becoming verified on Instagram has just become a whole lot easier. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2LFuqnb
Trials of driverless taxis in Tokyo make for a futuristic 2020 Olympics
Successful driverless taxi trials in Tokyo suggest self-driving vehicles are closer than we think. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2PNf17D
Review: Samsung Portable SSD X5
Even faster than Samsung’s own trusty T5, the X5 SSD is the new king of high-speed portable drives. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2C3FfzO
Intel's new Whiskey Lake and Amber Lake chips promise faster Wi-Fi, longer battery life
Intel has shown off its latest chips, now dubbed the U-series and Y-series. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2PRBZdF
Microsoft adds automated transcription to OneDrive
AI and machine-learning tools aim to make it easier to search for audio and video files. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2LHq1js
Every Generation Gets the Beach Villain It Deserves
By NELLIE BOWLES from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2wpD58y
Celebgate hacker jailed over Jennifer Lawrence hack
Hollywood star Jennifer Lawrence was targeted in the hack, for which three others have already been jailed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2C1QRTR
New York renamed 'Jewtropolis' in map hack
Snapchat's mapping software appears to have been hacked in what it calls an act of vandalism. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N9GiCN
We Spent $3.3M Buying Out Investors: Why and How We Did It
We Spent $3.3M Buying Out Investors: Why and How We Did It 377 by Sujan
Google says Trump's bias claims are 'not true'
Claims Google did not promote President Trump's State of the Union address are denied by the search giant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PNKMxc
Gay dating app Grindr to sell shares
Kunlun Group, the Chinese owner of Grindr, plans to sell shares in the dating app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LzbxCh
Dyson gears up for electric car testing
Plans are unveiled for a 10-mile test track in Wiltshire to test the electric vehicle being developed by Dyson. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N0RvFC
Emails read while commuting 'should count as work'
Wider access to wi-fi on trains and the use of mobile phones has extended the working day, a study says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NuuXtD
Show HN: I'm 12, learning JS, and wrote Wolfram's cellular automaton in Node
Show HN: I'm 12, learning JS, and wrote Wolfram's cellular automaton in Node 433 by liamilan
How the Dutch created a casual biking culture
How the Dutch created a casual biking culture 356 by jseliger
You Took Lousy iPhone Photos. Here’s How to Make Them Beautiful.
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2BYmn57
Air Canada app data breach involves passport numbers
Experts warn that the theft of passport details could be "severe" for those affected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PkGfBt
Customers Died. Will That Be a Wake-up Call for China’s Tech Scene?
By LI YUAN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2POd0I4
130 million hotel IDs breached in China
A Chinese hotel group's database may have been accidentally uploaded to the internet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2C7BHwC
The PDP Cloud Remote controls your PS4 and TV
For watching Blu-rays without the DualShock controller. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2Pe3exZ
Bose tries to drown out Apple's HomePod with its first smart speaker
The Alexa-powered speaker packs a screen and arrives alongside smart soundbars. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2ojFhK7
Facebook bans MyPersonality app, notifies 4 million users affected, follows purging of suspect accounts
And notifies 4 million users affected, follows purging of suspect accounts. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2Piz8cC
Next range of iPhones will be 'S' models
Apple planning three new models that will have internal changes but same designs as 2017's iPhone X. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2ojC6lz
Tesla to remain public thanks to shareholder pressure
Elon Musk backtracks on his plans to take Tesla private as shareholders put on the pressure. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2PhKldp
How to: Get back into Windows if you get locked out
Locked out of your Windows 10 account? Here's how you can hack your way back in. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2wqUeP1
Games With Gold September releases include Prison Architect, Lego Star Wars 3
Holidays are coming to an end, so here are some more games to play. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2PhJTvD
Pixel 3 XL unboxed in YouTube video
Google set to unveil Pixel 3 in October but its already been shown in detail in two and a half minute YouTube video. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2wpvIxL
Vulnerability spotted in Fortnite Android installer
Google identified the flaw, which has since been patched from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2PdTWlA
These are officially the most hated email phrases
Adobe survey reveals the most annoying things to include in messages to colleagues. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2wrr0iV
Google denies Trump's claim that its meddling with search results
President parrots claims that search results on his name favour left-wing media sources. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2Pjf5uN
The One Thing A.O. Scott Doesn’t Use to Review Movies (No Spoilers!)
By A. O. SCOTT from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2MZM2Pm
Elon Musk reignites Twitter slur controversy
The Tesla chief asks why he has not been sued by a British man he had defamed and apologised to. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2okvYtm
Exam result details now obtainable for free under GDPR
The new rights cover this summer's exams but could cause "problems" for exam bodies, one expert says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2POFwcI
Facebook Watch video service launches worldwide
The on-demand video service will compete with YouTube and Netflix. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MXOdTA
‘Overtourism’ Worries Europe. How Much Did Technology Help Get Us There?
By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2wxxg8d
Galileo: Brexit funds released for sat-nav study
UK ministers set aside £92m to study the feasibility of a sovereign satellite-navigation system. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MXFalf
NYC Mesh – community-owned network to replace your current internet connection
NYC Mesh – community-owned network to replace your current internet connection 325 by tonyztan
Contraception app advert banned by UK regulator
Complaint about advert offering to replace traditional contraception with natural methods is upheld. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BW6qML
Dozens at Facebook Unite to Challenge Its ‘Intolerant’ Liberal Culture
By KATE CONGER and SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2wmVhPR
Didi blames 'ignorance and pride' for carpool murder
Chinese ride-hailing firm Didi Chuxing blames "breathless expansion" for lapses that led to passenger murder. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2oiZaAU
Intel announces 8th-gen CPUs for ultrathin fanless PCs
And, integrated Gigabit Wi-Fi for the first time in this class from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2MWefGF
Printed 3D-gun blueprints back online
Defense Distributed defy court ban on downloadable guns by selling them to select states. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LAqi7G
Jet2 plane withdrawn after flap alert
The same plane has had two problems with its flaps within the space of a week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LCoKKq
Sen. Wyden Confirms Cell-Site Simulators Disrupt Emergency Calls
Sen. Wyden Confirms Cell-Site Simulators Disrupt Emergency Calls 262 by DiabloD3
GlobalFoundries Stops All 7nm Development
GlobalFoundries Stops All 7nm Development 339 by jasondavies
How to mute someone on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter without them knowing
Kill notifications and silence annoying people without ditching or blocking them from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2PdluY9
Microsoft's AI can create decent Chinese poetry from just a few images
Will machine learning join the literary canon? from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2MYPBFp
A fake billionaire is fooling people on Twitter
Businessman Warren Buffett is being impersonated in a wildly popular account tweeting inspirational advice from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wkVsuY
Trump attacks 'left-wing' Google search results
President Donald Trump says most news about him that appears in Google search results is negative from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BQHYfG
Avicii’s family set up tribute site for fans
Fans have been invited to share their memories of the DJ on the memory board. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Noifg5
Silicon Valley Takes Another Step Toward Autonomous Flying
By CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2MVPI4E
3D-printed gun blueprints ban extended
A block on the online distribution of files showing how to build a gun is extended by a US judge. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wmjHZL
How Facebook, Apple and Microsoft Are Contributing to OpenStreetMap
How Facebook, Apple and Microsoft Are Contributing to OpenStreetMap 316 by ephesee
Myanmar Rohingya: Why Facebook banned an army chief
Facebook has moved to ban Myanmar's military leader following a damning report issued by the UN. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MWNrWI
Electric shock collars for pets to be banned
Environment Secretary Michael Gove said the collars caused unacceptable "harm and suffering". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BQxfSA
Yemen cholera epidemic 'controlled' by computer predictions
Cases are slashed thanks to a new system that predicts where outbreaks will occur. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MCSrjQ
Toyota Investing $500M in Uber in Driverless Car Pact
Toyota Investing $500M in Uber in Driverless Car Pact 252 by smaili
Google’s Jeff Dean’s undergrad senior thesis on neural networks (1990) [pdf]
Google’s Jeff Dean’s undergrad senior thesis on neural networks (1990) [pdf] 379 by russtrpkovski
WireGuard VPN review: A new type of VPN offers serious advantages
WireGuard VPN review: A new type of VPN offers serious advantages 331 by alexkavon
Set Theory and Algebra in CS: Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (2013) [pdf]
Set Theory and Algebra in CS: Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (2013) [pdf] 306 by lainon
The Future of Notebooks: Lessons from JupyterCon
The Future of Notebooks: Lessons from JupyterCon 344 by wcrichton
Toyota to invest $500m in Uber in driverless car deal
The deal is part of a plan to develop self-driving cars "at scale" and values Uber at $72bn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NpL7EI
In a Shift in Driverless Strategy, Uber Deepens Partnership With Toyota
By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2PFjFnQ
Tumblr bans non-consensual creepshots and deepfake porn
The Verizon-owned social network is banning the "unwanted sexualisation" of others from its site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BRSxPJ
Supreme Court Should Say No to Patents That Take Old Ideas Away from the Public
Supreme Court Should Say No to Patents That Take Old Ideas Away from the Public 299 by otp124
Traveler sues US Customs and Border Protection over iPhone search and seizure
Traveler sues US Customs and Border Protection over iPhone search and seizure 356 by dewiz
How an International Hacker Network Turned Stolen Press Releases into $100M
How an International Hacker Network Turned Stolen Press Releases into $100M 353 by sus_007
The Bitter Regrets of a Useless Chinese Daughter
The Bitter Regrets of a Useless Chinese Daughter 477 by bitcurious
KSI v Logan Paul: Twitch pirates outnumbered YouTube payers
Amazon's video service faces criticism after pirated streams of Saturday's bouts drew millions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wjunIL
Google is irresponsible claims Fortnite's chief in bug row
Epic Games' chief criticises Google's security team for refusing to wait before revealing a bug. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LtIWOK
Florida shooting: Video gamer kills two at tournament
The participant at a tournament in Jacksonville opens fire before shooting himself. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NhY17O
Galileo: Funding pledge for UK rival to EU sat-nav system
The UK's own satellite navigation system project is to get a £92m boost, an official tells the BBC. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P7yM8z
Uber 'to focus on bikes over cars'
The ride-hailing firm says it will put more emphasis on bike hire, even though it could hurt profits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P5dIj8
Tech Industry Pursues a Federal Privacy Law, on Its Own Terms
By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Lsp52t
Artificial Intelligence Is Now a Pentagon Priority. Will Silicon Valley Help?
By CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2BVSCSm
KSI v Logan Paul: YouTube boxing fight ends in a draw
KSI and Logan Paul took their online rivalry into the boxing ring in a much-hyped bout. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P20q6S
Didi Chuxing suspends carpool service after woman killed
China's ride-hailing app suspends its trip sharing service after a driver raped and killed a woman. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BOJHCx
Elon Musk will no longer take Tesla private
The electric car maker's share price has slumped since Elon Musk said he wanted to take it private. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wocTdj
Unpicking the cyber-crime economy
Apple iPhones, expensive cars and high-end houses are all ways cyber-thieves try to cash out. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P6L5St
What is this Twitter army of Amazon drones cheerfully defending warehouse work?
What is this Twitter army of Amazon drones cheerfully defending warehouse work? 418 by pinewurst
Netflix is the latest company to try bypassing Apple’s app store
Netflix is the latest company to try bypassing Apple’s app store 373 by gbaygon
Home Assistant: Open-source home automation platform running on Python 3
Home Assistant: Open-source home automation platform running on Python 3 520 by fanf2
Former Tesla Firmware Engineer Discusses the System
Former Tesla Firmware Engineer Discusses the System 596 by swalsh
Alphabet’s Plans for a China Comeback Go Beyond Google Search
By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2wdOKXG
Tech Tent: Are tech giants held to account?
Silicon Valley's big businesses should be subject to more scrutiny, argues author Lucie Greene. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2o9AV8m
KSI vs Logan Paul: YouTube heavyweights ready for boxing showdown
Rivals KSI and Logan Paul are taking their online beef into the boxing ring for a much-hyped bout. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OYJNce
LONGTERM TEST: DELL XPS 13
With months of accumulated hard daily use we can deliver a very clear impression about the Dell XPS 13 from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2MN0M40
Logitech G Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse is designed for eSports
Because eSports athletes are still athletes, right? from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2NfOON2
Qualcomm announce 5G-capable smartphone chips for 2019va
Looks like 5G is going to become a reality, even if the infrastructure isn’t quite ready yet. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2MN0KsU
Pixel 3 XL review leaked by Russian site
The authors claim to have sourced a Pixel 3 XL, which has to be officially announced. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2Ni4zmG
Igloohome Deadbolt 2S
The Igloohome Deadbolt 2S allows you to lock and unlock your door using your phone, a touch-screen keypad, or physical keys, though it lacks many of the features that you get with similarly priced smart locks. from PCMag.com Latest Articles https://ift.tt/2BJbeFd
The Week in Tech: Democracy Under Siege
By NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2P04MeI
Russia trolls 'spreading vaccination misinformation' to create discord
Troll accounts that tried to influence the US election also tweeted about vaccines, a study says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PzFGEM
Amazon warehouse staff defend retailer on Twitter
A series of Twitter accounts written by Amazon warehouse staff has been exposed on Twitter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OZJT3y
Woman sues US border agents over seized iPhone
Photos of the woman "in a state of undress" were stored on the phone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MSWoR6
NSA 'leaker' jailed for five years
Reality Winner, 26, is jailed for 63 months after releasing a secret report on Russian hacking. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MrTinw
Craft: A simple Minecraft clone written in C using OpenGL shaders
Craft: A simple Minecraft clone written in C using OpenGL shaders 480 by sbjs
Google tracks user data even when they go 'Incognito'
The company claims that the Chrome feature lets users browse privately. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2BNsfho
Google Deletes 39 YouTube Channels Linked to Iranian Influence Operation
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2NaNcnT
IBM patents coffee delivery drone
Drones could tell when people are tired and lower a coffee on an "unspooling string", IBM suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wfQuPi
DJI Mavic 2 drones add obstacle sensors to all sides
The aircraft now feature collision detectors on all sides as well as camera upgrades. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PzhBOm
Monument Valley: Mobile game being turned into film
The British-made indie puzzle game phenomenon has been picked up by Paramount Pictures. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NfpLtP
Facebook pulls Onavo app after violating Apple's privacy rules
Apple asked Facebook to "voluntarily" delist the app as it collects data on other smartphone software. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2NcBKIv
Hyper PixelCast 114
Did you feel like our last show was a bit short? Well, good news - double the cast size apparently equates to double the episode length. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2MMIjEw
RTX 2080 first impressions: Nvidia's new DLSS technology
We can't tell you exactly what Nvidia's Deep Learning Super Sampling does, but we can tell you what it looks like... from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2NaOdw8
How I recorded user behaviour on my competitor’s websites
How I recorded user behaviour on my competitor’s websites 557 by lukestevens
Ridicule for Russia's newest robot, Igorek
Kalashnikov, the company behind the AK-47 rifle, reveal their latest machine in Moscow. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2w8Bbc7
Make Several Gmail Addresses Out of One
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Pz75Xw
Nikon launches Z6 and Z7 mirrorless full-frame cameras
The Z6 and Z7 pose a threat to Sony's A7 range, which dominates the full-frame mirrorless market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P1ahtU
Alibaba Had a Bright Quarter, Despite Clouds Over China’s Economy
By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2o1Vof5
Facebook bans Cambridge psychometric quiz app
The app did a poor job of protecting data it gathered on users' personality traits, Facebook says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LljXgn
How FireEye Helped Facebook Spot a Disinformation Campaign
By KATE CONGER and SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Mtc6CT
Intel Publishes Microcode Patches, No Benchmarking or Comparison Allowed
Intel Publishes Microcode Patches, No Benchmarking or Comparison Allowed 480 by jeswin
Huawei and ZTE handed 5G network ban in Australia
Australia bans the Chinese technology giants from providing kit for its forthcoming 5G networks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2whJdyL
Apple and Google Face Growing Revolt Over App Store ‘Tax’
Apple and Google Face Growing Revolt Over App Store ‘Tax’ 379 by tareqak
Aeolus: Wind mapping satellite lifts off
The Aeolus spacecraft launches into orbit to make the first truly global maps of wind behaviour. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2w6vmvE
Facebook IVF fundraising couple announce pregnancy
The pair have a daughter but could not afford a second round of IVF until a Facebook group intervened. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wjgXvA
The memes that might get you jailed in Russia
Why sharing a meme could get you put in prison for six years in Russia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Lj3k55
Australia Bans China’s Huawei From Building 5G Wireless Network
By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2P09n0E
The Logitech MX Vertical is an upstanding mouse in more ways than one
It’s designed to reduce the strain on your forearm and wrist. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2OTjhRq
Parallels releases Desktop 14 for Mac and it’s Mojave ready
Although we’re keen Mac users, most of our work is produced for the Windows operating system. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2Mv4PT1
WinDynamicDesktop will transition your Windows 10 wallpaper from day to night
Since OS X and Windows 10 implemented a ‘dark mode’, we spend far longer with this option than the traditional lighter desktop as it’s better on our eyes. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2P015py
Acronis True Image 2019 adds user-friendly recovery toolkit, cleanup tool
Acronis has launched Acronis True Image 2019 for Windows and Mac, a major new release of its popular local and cloud backup tool. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2MpwjJP
Tesla Model 3 production could be in jeopardy as analysts reveal production isn't up to scratch
Tesla barely managed to produce 5,000 Model 3's in a week, and UBS discovers they're costing Tesla more than they sell for. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2OTjeFe
Facebook is secretly rating your trustworthiness
Facebook has hidden reputation system thank ranks users in its battle against fake news. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2Mv4NdR
Slack now worth a whopping $US7bn
Communication platform has just completed a $US427 million investment round. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2OTjdBa
Can Facebook, or Anybody, Solve the Internet’s Misinformation Problem?
By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2PwwwbR
Corbyn floats plan for windfall tax on tech firms to fund journalism
Firms like Google may have to pay for public interest journalism coverage, Labour leader will say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PAhn9M
Democratic Party Says It Has Thwarted Attempted Hack of Voter Database
By SHEERA FRENKEL and JONATHAN MARTIN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2LjAcL4
Xiaomi's Poco F1 phone threatens a price war
The Poco F1 features the latest Snapdragon processor and a larger-than-normal battery. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N5W3aj
Russian hackers caught red-handed by Microsoft in dupe website scam
Attempts were made to replicate official US Senate sites ahead of the 2018 midterm elections. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2N6w8zu
Explainer: What is latency?
We explore the nature of network latency and the steps you can take to reduce it from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2o3nMxn
Netflix plans to interrupt your binge session with adverts
Say goodbye to ad-free Netflix binges as the platform tests show adverts. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2N7gvaN
Managing Manterruptions and Her Dog’s Instagram
By JESSICA BENNETT from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2OYWBzz
Valve Rolls Out Wine-Based “Proton” for Running Windows Games on Linux
Valve Rolls Out Wine-Based “Proton” for Running Windows Games on Linux 524 by kbumsik
Help a Fellow Mac User With Remote Tech Support
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2w2QAuA
New tech lets submarines 'email' planes
It is currently very difficult for submerged submarines to send messages to planes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MuAeFi
California wildfires: Verizon throttled data during crisis
Verizon admits it should not have cut data speeds to a command-and-control vehicle. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MskWAZ
Samsung’s Galaxy Note9: Too Much Phone for Most of Us
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2BB3nJQ
Google Tried to Change China. China May End Up Changing Google.
By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2w3NypJ
Verizon throttled fire department’s “unlimited” data during wildfire
Verizon throttled fire department’s “unlimited” data during wildfire 388 by jamroom
Facebook and Twitter remove accounts linked to Russia and Iran campaigns
The social media giants say they have shut down hundreds of accounts linked to Russia and Iran. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2w2rpYQ
AI technologies are 2018's biggest tech trends
Gartner's annual report suggests the technology will be virtually everywhere over the next 10 years. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2PtFQx8
National prison strike launches over underpaid labor and prison conditions
National prison strike launches over underpaid labor and prison conditions 386 by eplanit
Facebook Identifies New Political Influence Operation Ahead of Midterm Elections
By SHEERA FRENKEL and NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Lja2b4
Superdrug's online customers targeted by criminals
The High Street chain warns its online customers to change their passwords. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MFwxMd
Twenty-two states ask appeals court to bring back net neutrality
Twenty-two states ask appeals court to bring back net neutrality 362 by AhmadM91
Facebook gives users trustworthiness score
The social network says it has developed the scale to help it tackle fake news reports. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Nb6gCE
Gamescom: The seven biggest announcements at the show
Next-generation graphics, new games and cult favourites take the stage at Gamescom in Cologne. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N6GD5O
Home Chef Meal Delivery Service
True to its name, Home Chef is the homiest of meal services we've tried. The recipes are simple and not too adventurous, but for some home chefs, that's a good thing. from PCMag.com Latest Articles https://ift.tt/2N6txVY
Martha and Marley Spoon Meal Delivery Service
Martha & Marley Spoon features delicious recipes and fresh ingredients, though it's expensive compared with other meal delivery services. from PCMag.com Latest Articles https://ift.tt/2MHhGRv
Plated Meal Delivery Service
Plated is a meal-subscription service that offers tasty, unfussy recipes, but it's not as much of a learn-to-cook tool as some competitors. from PCMag.com Latest Articles https://ift.tt/2PtCg6z
Purple Carrot Meal Delivery Service
Purple Carrot is the vegan dish on the meal-kit delivery service table, offering delicious and creative meals that could even appeal to meat eaters. from PCMag.com Latest Articles https://ift.tt/2Bwl3pN
AmazonFresh Meal Delivery Service
AmazonFresh is a winner in shipping and packaging, with two-hour delivery slots and reusable totes, but is held back by its limited selection of meal kits. from PCMag.com Latest Articles https://ift.tt/2nWqrct
PeachDish Meal Delivery Service
PeachDish's Southern style, unique packaging, and ordering options set it apart from the competition. from PCMag.com Latest Articles https://ift.tt/2BwkXhV
Uber Appoints New Head of Finance as It Marches Toward an I.P.O.
By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2OVrsN5
Nvidia's new GeForce RTX 2080: everything you need to know
Nvidia unveils the next-generation of GPU tech with the RTX 2000 series, and we've never seen anything like it. from PC & Tech Authority http://www.pcauthority.com.au/feature/nvidias-new-geforce-rtx-2080-everything-you-need-to-know-500621?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=PC+%26+Tech+Authority+
Life is Strange 2 gets its big reveal
When I woke up this morning, it was to a flurry of news about Life is Strange 2... from PC & Tech Authority http://www.pcauthority.com.au/news/life-is-strange-2-gets-its-big-reveal-500590?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=PC+%26+Tech+Authority+
Review: LaCie Rugged Secure 2TB External Hard Drive
Rugged durability and hardware-based encryption from PC & Tech Authority http://www.pcauthority.com.au/review/review-lacie-rugged-secure-2tb-external-hard-drive-500583?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=PC+%26+Tech+Authority+
Password-sharing users cutting into Netflix & Amazon's profits
Millennials are the main offenders in the illicit password-sharing phenomenon. from PC & Tech Authority http://www.pcauthority.com.au/news/password-sharing-users-cutting-into-netflix-amazons-profits-500548?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=PC+%26+Tech+Authority+
Half of the world's most popular sites are 'at-risk'
Popular domains are running on servers with software older than a decade. from PC & Tech Authority http://www.pcauthority.com.au/news/half-of-the-worlds-most-popular-sites-are-at-risk-500546?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=PC+%26+Tech+Authority+
Intel snaps-up startup Vertex.AI
Intel will absorb Vertex.AI's PlaidML tech into its Artificial Intelligence Products Group. from PC & Tech Authority http://www.pcauthority.com.au/news/intel-snaps-up-startup-vertexai-500544?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=PC+%26+Tech+Authority+
Samsung creates 'world first' 6Gbps 3GPP 5G modem
The modem could be used in smartphones, IoT devices and smart home/business networks. from PC & Tech Authority http://www.pcauthority.com.au/news/samsung-creates-world-first-6gbps-3gpp-5g-modem-500543?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=PC+%26+Tech+Authority+
Google hands over data centre cooling controls to AI
The control system has already achieved energy consumption savings of 30%. from PC & Tech Authority http://www.pcauthority.com.au/news/google-hands-over-data-centre-cooling-controls-to-ai-500542?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=PC+%26+Tech+Authority+
Startup School: Every Company That Applied Is Now Accepted
Startup School: Every Company That Applied Is Now Accepted 489 by runesoerensen
Keep Your Electronic Communications Really Secure
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2MBJsij
Amazon’s Ripple Effect on Grocery Industry: Rivals Stock Up on Start-Ups
By ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2N3xgDH
Drones hunt cocaine farms in Colombia
President Iván Duque wants to use unmanned aircraft to keep damage to neighbouring crops to a minimum. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nUmogz
Nvidia announces RTX 2000 GPU series with ‘6x more performance’ and ray-tracing
Nvidia announces RTX 2000 GPU series with ‘6x more performance’ and ray-tracing 401 by albertzeyer
Microsoft claims win over 'Russian political hackers'
Cyber-attacks on US political groups are stopped after Microsoft grabs key net domains, the company says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MmM4RP
Docker cannot be downloaded without logging into Docker Store
Docker cannot be downloaded without logging into Docker Store 598 by dhuramas
NVIDIA RTX 2080 Ti, 2080 & 2070 Explained
After more than two years of waiting NVIDIA has finally launched their new GPUs. Based on the Turing architecture the RTX 2080 Ti, 2080 & 2070 look to the past and the future for inspiration. from Hardware Canucks https://ift.tt/2N4syWi
All the PC games that will support Nvidia's new RTX 20-series video cards
It's one hell of a list, and they're not far away. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2wg8wkH
Telling the Truth About Defects in Technology Should Never Be Illegal
Telling the Truth About Defects in Technology Should Never Be Illegal 325 by severine
MSI spoils Nvidia's big reveal of the RTX 2080
In fact, it's the whole new 20-series of cards. Oops! from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2ORPbxT
MSI spoils Nvidia's big reveal of the GTX 2080
In fact, it's the whole new 20-series of cards. Oops! from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2L5eZnX
Show HN: Um – Create your own man pages so you can remember how to do stuff
Show HN: Um – Create your own man pages so you can remember how to do stuff 484 by quickthrower2
Facebook apologises for blocking Prager University's videos
The firm had blocked one video critical about Muslims and another that defended male aggression. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OPUkpY
The Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX531 is a super skinny gaming laptop
Just keep slimming. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2ORCtPE
Nvidia GeForce GTX 2080 set to be revealed at Gamescom, here’s how to watch live
Curious to know what the next-generation of games will look like? Here’s how to find out. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2vZIOS7
Two new iPhone X devices and iPhone 9 leak in video
The iPhone 9 will slot in between the iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X in specs. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2OQHNme
Security updates issued for VMware, Samba, Internet Key Exchange, and Linux
The US-Cert announced updates and patches for VMware, Samba, Internet Key Exchange, and Linux kernel, respectively, to address a host of vulnerabilities. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2nTUUYE
Kaspersky releases Security Cloud Free and it’s very basic
Microsoft appears keen to encourage people to use the latest Windows Defender and, frankly, it’s a more-than-adequate security tool. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2OLbq8s
Pale Moon 28.0 unveils major under-the-hood changes and improvements
Moonchild Productions has unveiled Pale Moon 28.0 for Windows and Linux, the first major update of its Firefox-based browser since November 2016. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2nT2keF
Google One launch brings cheaper storage for US customers
Google One plans cost from $US1.99 a month for 100GB up to $US300 a month for 30TB storage. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2ONzJCW
Twitter kills support for third-party clients
The company pins decision to remove crucial APIs on "technical and business constraints". from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2nRtzpZ
Australian teen 'hacked Apple mainframe', sparking FBI investigation
Teenage Apple fan stole 90GB of Cupertino's confidential data. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2OOJiBq
Goodbye Windows Update, hello Chromebook
Sorry Microsoft, I've gone to the dark side - my newest laptop is a Chromebook. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2nRtz9t
Uber and Deliveroo drivers 'more likely to crash'
Drivers and couriers who get their work from apps face a "heightened risk" of crashes, a study suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MsjXkf
Honeypot pornography lawyer pleads guilty
A US lawyer who tricked people into paying for films he had helped pirate faces years in jail. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ORokC2
Going Vertical for Instagram’s New Video App
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2MDx5Cl
Social media faces EU fine if terror lingers for an hour
The European Commission is planning stricter rules for social media companies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nPEFM5
'Exploding' iPad prompts Apple shop evacuation
The Dutch fire brigade is called to help deal with a "fuming" Apple device. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BAqX9M
Apple 'pulls gambling apps from China App Store'
The reported removal of thousands of apps follows criticism by Chinese state media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MZnRgt
After the Cryptocurrency Boom: Hard Lessons for New Investors
By NATHANIEL POPPER and SU-HYUN LEE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2LcR6uy
Insurance copays are higher than the cost of the drug about 25% of the time
Insurance copays are higher than the cost of the drug about 25% of the time 340 by jabo
Superfast broadband 'boosts UK business by £9bn'
The government says thousands of firms are now reaping the financial benefit of faster connectivity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MD39pJ
Uber’s Vision of Self-Driving Cars Begins to Blur
By MIKE ISAAC, DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI and KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2BlsxMt
HUD Files Housing Discrimination Complaint Against Facebook
HUD Files Housing Discrimination Complaint Against Facebook 360 by google_censors
Stacking concrete blocks is a surprisingly efficient way to store energy
Stacking concrete blocks is a surprisingly efficient way to store energy 412 by nabla9
Mastodon Is Better Than Twitter: Elevator Pitch
Mastodon Is Better Than Twitter: Elevator Pitch 328 by codesections
Faster – Fast key-value store from Microsoft Research
Faster – Fast key-value store from Microsoft Research 360 by JeffCyr
Why Do Keynote Speakers Keep Suggesting That Improving Security Is Possible?
Why Do Keynote Speakers Keep Suggesting That Improving Security Is Possible? 396 by zdw
Arm Announces Client CPU Roadmap For Laptops
Arm Announces Client CPU Roadmap For Laptops 303 by redial
The Week in Tech: When In Doubt, Never Tweet
By SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2vRLQrH
Body scanners to screen LA subway riders
Passengers will be scanned for explosives and weapons as they enter subway stations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OIHR7w
Elon Musk was 'not on weed' when tweeting about taking Tesla private
The Tesla founder says it seemed like "better karma" to offer $420 to take the car maker private. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vRLeSH
Alexa, Can You Have a Conversation With Us? (At Least a Short One?)
By KEITH COLLINS and CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2vPVWsW
Apple files stored by teen in 'hacky hack hack' folder
An Australian 16-year-old is in court following a series of intrusions into Apple's internal network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nL5fpN
This innoAura Nintendo Switch dock is a great alternative to the official version
Ethernet gain. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2PhNo67
Tesla might just have been hit with an SEC-issued subpoena
Elon Musk has run into legal trouble for illicitly disclosing Tesla funding on Twitter. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2BfiKr2
Basic Wi-Fi could be used to detect weapons and bombs
Researchers say the discovery will help cut down on the need for expensive scanning technology. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2PbJPhQ
FDA approves first generic version of EpiPen
FDA approves first generic version of EpiPen 284 by MBCook
China’s first ‘fully homegrown’ web browser found to be Google Chrome clone
China’s first ‘fully homegrown’ web browser found to be Google Chrome clone 299 by dexterpe
The Akrasia Effect: Why We Don’t Follow Through on What We Set Out to Do
The Akrasia Effect: Why We Don’t Follow Through on What We Set Out to Do 318 by melling
Google employees criticise 'censored China search engine'
Employees have written to the firm criticising its plans to launch a 'censored Chinese search engine'. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PdwJ3I
‘Weaponized Ad Technology’: Facebook’s Moneymaker Gets a Critical Eye
By NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Mj0zpv
NYU Makes Tuition Free for All Medical Students
NYU Makes Tuition Free for All Medical Students 284 by mudil
Google Needs to Come Clean About Its Chinese Plans
Google Needs to Come Clean About Its Chinese Plans 253 by panarky
Google Employees Protest Secret Work on Censored Search Engine for China
By KATE CONGER and DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2OJmL9j
Review: Samsung 970 Pro 1TB M.2 SSD
If you want the best M.2 drive on the market, here it is. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2PbJCeN
Artibo is an affordable compact AI robot with bunny ears that wants to befriend your entire family
Your plastic pal who’s fun to be with. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2MRsaKT
The Phantom Black Xbox One controller lets you see inside the pad
Back in fashion. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2PeiRpS
Quickly remove unwanted bundleware using the latest IObit Uninstaller 8
One issue many PC users consistently experience is the inability to install updated versions of their favourite software. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2MSXQzB
Patch Tuesday August 2018: Microsoft corrects two actively exploited zero-day bugs
Microsoft Corporation today released a series of Patch Tuesday updates, issuing fixes for 60 flaws, two of which have reportedly been actively exploited as zero-days. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2PfQXda
New Cortana flaws could let hackers access locked systems
Security researchers have identified new flaws in the Windows 10 voice assistant Cortana that could allow hackers to access locked systems. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2OEqrcg
The new iPhone 9 could be cheaper than you think
Due to "cost-cutting components" Apple may have slashed the price of the iPhone 9. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2PfvZuN
How to: Change your Wi-Fi channel
Internet speeds seem slow? You might be on the wrong Wi-Fi channel. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2OEqh4E
Three new Spectre-style flaws revealed to affect Intel chips
New bugs mark the third critical vulnerability to exploit speculative execution. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2PfvUqZ
Instagram users locked out by mysterious Russian hack
Picture sharing site found wanting in the security department as many user account addresses changed to mail.ru. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2OHILBq
Systems 'attacking each other by accident' the greatest risk of military AI
New research warns against novel attacks such as "data poisoning" and hosting AI apps on insecure machines. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2PfcHWE
Create Your Own Emoji Characters, One Way or Another
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2MQTsRB
Georgia Tech Creates Cybersecurity Master’s Degree Online for Less Than $10k
Georgia Tech Creates Cybersecurity Master’s Degree Online for Less Than $10k 330 by electriclove
The easiest way to keep your web apps accessible: Just use text
The easiest way to keep your web apps accessible: Just use text 297 by efunction
Uber narrows losses but growth slows
The firm is under pressure to become more profitable for a planned IPO in 2019. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MTr3dO
Are Targeted Ads Stalking You? Here’s How to Make Them Stop.
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2vTpzK7
SQLite Release 3.25.0 adds support for window functions
SQLite Release 3.25.0 adds support for window functions 308 by MarkusWinand
Uber’s Losses Continue in March Toward Initial Public Offering
By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2P9lIAB
Children 'at risk of robot influence'
A study suggests young children will trust robots and change their minds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nFEYZG
Software development requires servant leaders
Software development requires servant leaders 324 by mooreds
Americans Own Less Stuff, and That’s Reason to Be Nervous
Americans Own Less Stuff, and That’s Reason to Be Nervous 345 by dustinupdyke
Tesla 'to be probed by regulators' over privatisation plan
Shares in the electric carmaker fall on reports the SEC wants to question executives at the firm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OBWpWw
Myanmar Rohingya: Facebook 'still hosts hate speech'
More than 1,000 posts containing anti-Rohingya hate speech are found on the social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Pb3fmU
Cute, free games I found on itch.io this month - August Edition
Be a bird! Defend your tower! Solve some really interesting puzzles... from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2nMlIKp
The devil is in the detail of government bill to enable access to communications data
The Department of Home Affairs argues this new framework will not compel communications providers to build systemic weaknesses or vulnerabilities into their systems. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2KUZb74
One Minute Review: Cygnett Wireless Desk Charger
Possibly a bit... superfluous, but cool tech nonetheless from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2nFcXl1
Fortnite on mobile is a hit - but is it safe?
Fortnite’s Android launch is lazy and dangerous. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2KUvJOw
Review: Phantom Doctrine
XCOM meets Le Carré in this stealthy and strategic Cold War thriller. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2nCuZo2
McAfee's 'unhackable' cryptowallet hacked again
In spite of bullish promotion, the so-called 'unhackable' Bitfi cryptocurrency wallet has seen a new, more serious hack. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2KUYXwK
iOS 12 won't support group FaceTime calls at launch
One of iOS 12's great new features has been delayed and nobody's saying why. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2nCLCQC
Is a Nintendo Switch Virtual Console coming as Nintendo bans retro ROM resources?
Why is Nintendo only paying attention to retro ROM websites ahead of the launch of Nintendo Switch Online? from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2KUYQBk
Nvidia's new GPUs can handle real-time ray tracing
Quadro RTX 5000, 6000 and 8000 are powered by Nvidia's new Turing architecture. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2nCuPwW
Nvidia reveals Turing GPUs, the chip at the heart of its series 11 cards
Nvidia's latest GPU technology is six times more powerful than Pascal and utilises AI technologies. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2MOGLqn
Mobile apps now most common method of fraud
RSA Security report highlights the rise in burner devices and rogue apps. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2nGgO1t
When You Track Oreos, Exercise and Everything Else
By TIM HERRERA from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2PcltVh
Reddit sleuth helps in hit-and-run case
Police made an arrest in a fatal hit-and-run case after a Reddit sleuth identifies obscure car part. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BdfHQf
Mystery Russian satellite's behaviour raises alarm in US
Official says "there is no way to verify" what object is and whether or not it may pose a danger. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OCLz2v
Wi-fi could be used to detect weapons and bombs
A US study has tested out a suspicious object detection system based on ordinary wi-fi. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vKqk7R
The Mobile Virtual Network Operator Will Connect You Now
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2MNBO17
Twitter Suspends Alex Jones for Seven Days Over Tweet
By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2nDUJAr
Virgin Media broadband teams 'left holes in walls'
Customers have complained about damage, which they say has been left for many days without being fixed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MNV4eP
Twitter suspends Alex Jones for one week
The InfoWars conspiracy theorist is reported to have posted a link to a video that broke Twitter's rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P8dRTH
Amazon's one-day delivery ad banned as 'misleading'
The UK advertising regulator received 280 complaints about the online giant's one-day delivery claim. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P8x8UU
Biometric Mirror: Reflecting the imperfections in AI
The personality trait rating system helps to highlight the flaws in artificial intelligence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vJgMdi
How a Fake Group on Facebook Created Real Protests
By SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2OEBd2n