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As China Takes Aim, Silicon Valley Braces for Pain
By DAVID STREITFELD and DON CLARK from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2HNIL2f
Undervalued Engineering Skills: Writing Well
Undervalued Engineering Skills: Writing Well 488 by gregdoesit
Maine passes bill to prevent ISPs from selling browsing data without consent
Maine passes bill to prevent ISPs from selling browsing data without consent 364 by pseudolus
Tech Tent: Why is 5G data capped?
On this week's podcast, we ask whether people will pay a premium for the benefits 5G promises. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2I9xHv3
How Qualcomm shook down the cell phone industry for almost 20 years
How Qualcomm shook down the cell phone industry for almost 20 years 478 by headalgorithm
Extinction Rebellion plans Heathrow drone protest
Extinction Rebellion says it will stage a 10-day demonstration unless expansion plans are cancelled. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2I8cO3w
The Week in Tech: Disinformation’s Huge Inaction Problem
By JAMIE CONDLIFFE from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2WdvEAc
The raspberry picking robot and other tech news
Kitty Knowles looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XdfrHw
Dating app scammers spotted by AI
Fakes on dating websites use emotional language, analysis of thousands of dating profiles reveals. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2EKAWrX
North Face apologises over Wikipedia 'hack'
Images on the encyclopaedia were swapped to feature North Face clothing as an advertising stunt. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2QyLCyK
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg 'survives' leadership vote
Some shareholders wanted Facebook's chairman and chief executive to step down from one of his roles. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2YVo5ej
A map of the US where city names are replaced by most Wikipedia’ed resident
A map of the US where city names are replaced by most Wikipedia’ed resident 542 by brandonhall
Apps Purged by Apple Say It Holds the Key They Need to Get Back In
By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2EK1MAB
The sea-cooled eco-resort that's nearly mosquito-free
The Brando resort in French Polynesia is close to being carbon neutral and self-sustainable. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Mlrp0V
Uber’s First Results After I.P.O. Show Slowing Growth and $1 Billion Loss
By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2I8a3iM
Uber’s First Results After I.P.O. Show Slowing Growth and $1 Billion Loss
By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2WboVXr
Switch from Chrome to Firefox in just a few minutes
Switch from Chrome to Firefox in just a few minutes 402 by WisNorCan
Pi-hole: A black hole for Internet advertisements
Pi-hole: A black hole for Internet advertisements 370 by DanielRibeiro
Rory shares his Parkinson's diagnosis
The journalist shared the news after TV viewers noticed a hand tremor during a report on new 5G technology. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MkdGHH
Google and Apple criticise GCHQ eavesdropping idea
The tech giants are among 47 organisations to hit out at a plan to look at encrypted messages. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HMnuWB
Chrome extension manifest v3 proposal: comment from uBlock author
Chrome extension manifest v3 proposal: comment from uBlock author 368 by fanf2
Live BBC broadcast over 5G network on launch day fails
The BBC News at One O' Clock tried to broadcast an interview about the 5G network using the new technology but ran into some issues. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HKDDMg
5G put to the test on the street
BBC News puts 5G mobile connectivity to the test on two phones, downloading a podcast. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WfcUQO
Mathematics all-in-one cheat-sheet (2013) [pdf]
Mathematics all-in-one cheat-sheet (2013) [pdf] 438 by rodmena
5G: EE launches UK's next-generation mobile network
BT's EE switches on its next-generation 5G mobile network with a Stormzy gig. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2EJrNjp
Veterans mark code-breaking machine's 75th anniversary
Colossus, the world's first programmable computer, is credited with shortening World War Two. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Kd40Mv
Online usage grows, but so do social media concerns - Ofcom study
Most people say the internet improves their lives, but 70% would support tougher social media laws. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XdOR0V
Google to restrict modern ad blocking Chrome extensions to enterprise users
Google to restrict modern ad blocking Chrome extensions to enterprise users 433 by estranhosidade
Tech gives drone the ability to avoid mid-air crashes
The system allows the drone to alter its flight path and move away from obstacles flying towards it. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2VVduy4
5G: Finally, it's here in the UK - but so what?
A brief guide to what 5G offers today and how it should improve over the years to come. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2wsTfO4
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg to face leadership vote
Some shareholders want Facebook's chairman and chief executive to step down from one of his roles. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2QzA6mt
Roblox: 'I thought he was playing an innocent game'
Online multiplayer game Roblox is marketed at children - but there are fears it also being used for grooming. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2wrqktt
UK parking space data offered up to app developers
New standards for data on parking spaces could revolutionise how drivers find and pay for parking. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Qu3x9y
Nancy Pelosi Criticizes Facebook for Handling of Altered Videos
By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2I8o7bR
Pelosi Criticizes Facebook for Handling of Altered Videos
By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2MfAwjC
'Demo' found written on South Sudan in Google Maps
The word is inexplicably spelled out in territory in the south east of the central African nation. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2JLnkky
iPhone apps share data with trackers, ad companies and research firms
iPhone apps share data with trackers, ad companies and research firms 343 by akeck
On Migrant Journeys With WhatsApp and Google Translate
By MIRIAM JORDAN from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2JKvg5q
Pokémon Sleep app: 'We want to turn sleep into entertainment'
How long a user has slept for and when they wake up will be a part of game play. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WsUNGh
Apps That Blast Out Crime Alerts Don’t Have to Rattle You
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2K9Bknu
Malware-ridden laptop artwork sold for $1.3m
The computer contains six well-known strains of malware and was bought by an anonymous bidder. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XbZKAs
New Zealand budget: National party denies hacking Treasury
New Zealand's opposition party says it wasn't behind 2,000 hacking attempts on government systems. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2EDKO6U
Your Kids Think You’re Addicted to Your Phone
By NIRAJ CHOKSHI from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2Kc3cqY
Zdog – Pseudo-3D JavaScript engine for Canvas and SVG
Zdog – Pseudo-3D JavaScript engine for Canvas and SVG 378 by tomek_zemla
Simple Dockerfile examples are often broken by default
Simple Dockerfile examples are often broken by default 381 by itamarst
Huawei: US blacklist will harm billions of consumers
Huawei says the US is "using the strength of an entire nation to come after a private company". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/30T66ai
Would you recognise yourself from your data?
Firms make all kind of assumptions about you based on the data they receive. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HHKW78
The diggers guided by satellites and drones
Moving earth is messy - but new technology means we can dig with an accuracy of a few centimetres. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2K7sLcV
Advertising as a source of dissatisfaction
Advertising as a source of dissatisfaction 273 by howard941
Translating math into code with examples in Java, Racket, Haskell, Python (2011)
Translating math into code with examples in Java, Racket, Haskell, Python (2011) 257 by signa11
W3C and the WHATWG sign agreement to collaborate on single version of HTML, DOM
W3C and the WHATWG sign agreement to collaborate on single version of HTML, DOM 352 by klez
Interview with DuckDuckGo CEO Gabe Weinberg
Interview with DuckDuckGo CEO Gabe Weinberg 318 by denzil_correa
Ask HN: How can I work towards building a company while employed?
Ask HN: How can I work towards building a company while employed? 392 by mr_puzzled
MacKenzie Bezos pledges to donate half her $37bn fortune
The ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos pledges to give half of her $37bn fortune to charity. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WashtP
US Navy wants 350 billion social media posts
It plans to collect and analyse 350 billion social media posts from around the world. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2wvcO85
Iggy Azalea 'felt violated' by nude photo leak
The rapper deletes her social media accounts after receiving "vile" messages about leaked photos. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2ECtKhr
CEO Secrets: Strava running app boss shares business tips
A boss isn't the captain of the ship, he's the designer, says James Quarles, boss of Strava. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2X2HERj
Scam victims to be refunded by banks
With fraud victims losing huge sums, a new code will offer more protection - but not all banks are signed up. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Wn9QkT
Google’s Shadow Work Force: Temps Who Outnumber Full-Time Employees
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2XhzFQF
Food Delivery Apps Are Drowning China in Plastic
By RAYMOND ZHONG and CAROLYN ZHANG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2YSKSqS
The tablet computer pulled by donkey
Communities in Mozambique learn about health, banking and elections via giant interactive screens. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XaHebu
Facebook facing most probes by Irish data regulator
Big tech companies are feeling the heat as the General Data Protection Regulation gathers momentum. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WrXpnO
Baltimore ransomware attack: NSA faces questions
Politicians seek briefings from the US cyber-agency over claims it has links to a ransomware breach. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2K6HyEt
Amazon defeated Rekognition revolt by a large margin
Ballot to ban sales of Rekognition system to police attracted less than 3% of investors' votes. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WpVj7L
Laser drones protect Scottish forests
The drones use lidar to create a 3D picture to assess the health of what lies beneath the forest canopy. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MbjOSk
The ethical hackers taking the bugs to the bank
Looking for bugs in computer code can be lucrative but there's more to security than just cashing in. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Mapr3b
Russian data theft: Shady world where all is for sale
Sales of hacked personal data are booming in Russia as the penalties are rarely heavy. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2EzKoOJ
Self-distancing can help you make better decisions
Self-distancing can help you make better decisions 406 by EndXA
In Baltimore and Beyond, a Stolen NSA Tool Wreaks Havoc
In Baltimore and Beyond, a Stolen NSA Tool Wreaks Havoc 345 by SREinSF
Firefox brings smooth video playback with the fastest AV1 decoder
Firefox brings smooth video playback with the fastest AV1 decoder 330 by clouddrover
Why Huawei's Google woes worry Africa
Will Africa's governments and consumers have to choose between using US and Chinese technology? from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2X4L7Pr
Is the voice assistant on your phone sexist?
BBC's Megha Mohan finds out why voice assistant technologies often have female voices. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2X5FD6Y
First American Financial Corp. Leaked Hundreds of Millions of Insurance Records
First American Financial Corp. Leaked Hundreds of Millions of Insurance Records 386 by PatrolX
Huawei Ban Threatens Wireless Service in Rural Areas
By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2QkWqQX
Four times more data breaches logged in UK
No companies have been fined in the first year of tough new data laws, despite a sharp rise in breaches. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WrY2gY
Security Gap Leaves 885 Million Mortgage Documents Exposed
By NICOLE PERLROTH and STACY COWLEY from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2EvSvvL
The shittiest project I ever worked on (2013)
The shittiest project I ever worked on (2013) 486 by luu
Starlink – SpaceX’s broadband internet system
Starlink – SpaceX’s broadband internet system 478 by mulcahey
Is Facebook undermining democracy in Africa?
Critics say the social media giant has allowed its platform to be weaponised during elections on the continent. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Esozkg
The Week in Tech: Geopolitics Are Shaping Your Next Smartphone
By JAMIE CONDLIFFE from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2K0WRP3
Mona Lisa 'brought to life' with deepfake AI
Samsung makes a moving Mona Lisa from a single photo using AI technology. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2QnBbO9
Texting while crossing road may be banned, and other news
BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2wi4qZK
Google thwarts Baltimore ransomware fightback
City set up GMail accounts to thwart hackers but Google suspended them, fearing spammers were at work. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2EvRQKL
“Once-in-a-Hundred Year” Sightings of Bamboo Blossoms Reported in Japan
“Once-in-a-Hundred Year” Sightings of Bamboo Blossoms Reported in Japan 332 by vectorbunny
Exxon knew that fossil fuels were influencing the climate in 1978
Exxon knew that fossil fuels were influencing the climate in 1978 438 by ajhaupt7
Procrastination is not a time management problem, it is an emotion
Procrastination is not a time management problem, it is an emotion 528 by whack
Lift off for SpaceX rocket carrying 60 satellites
A Falcon-9 rocket launches from Florida, packed with 60 satellites capable of giving users on the ground high-speed connections to the internet. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2X4NKR1
Apple removes game after Chinese company cloned, trademarked, requested takedown
Apple removes game after Chinese company cloned, trademarked, requested takedown 632 by mastazi
After 15 Years, the Pirate Bay Still Can’t Be Killed
After 15 Years, the Pirate Bay Still Can’t Be Killed 569 by paulpauper
SpaceX puts up 60 internet satellites
The California firm launches the first spacecraft in its multi-billion-dollar broadband project. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Wpz8Pb
Trump says Huawei could be part of trade deal
Huawei could feature in a US-China trade pact despite being "very dangerous", says the US president. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2VKMuBf
Assange Indicted Under Espionage Act, Raising First Amendment Issues
Assange Indicted Under Espionage Act, Raising First Amendment Issues 482 by tysone
Five tech trends shaping the beauty industry
Five tech trends shaping the beauty industry from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2JAOvhA
Baltimore government held hostage by hackers' ransomware
The hack has disabled government email and payments to city departments, with no end in sight. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HROYZy
Facebook Says It Is More Aggressively Enforcing Content Rules
By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2WmdUBI
Facebook: Another three billion fake profiles culled
More than seven million "hate speech" posts were removed by the social network, also a record high. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2JYifo3
Huawei: China warns of investment blow to UK over 5G ban
A top Chinese diplomat tells the BBC there could be "substantial" repercussions if the UK bars Huawei. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Er227u
DJI drones to come with plane detection
From January, new DJI drones will be able to detect nearby planes and helicopters. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2JzxiFg
Nintendo removes mobile games in Belgium
The two titles break local gambling laws that prohibit giving players random rewards in "loot boxes". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2JAwDDP
Google’s Duplex Uses A.I. to Mimic Humans (Sometimes)
By BRIAN X. CHEN and CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2JCj6LU
Amazon Investors Reject Proposals on Climate Change and Facial Recognition
By KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2Hw8V9t
Google's Ad Exchange faces privacy probe by Irish regulator
Irish Data Protection Commission looks into whether Google's Ad Exchange system is GDPR-compliant. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WjqdyM
TalkTalk data breach customer details found online
Personal details for 4,545 TalkTalk customers stolen during a 2015 data breach are accessible online. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2wlriYt
Go is Google’s language, not the community’s
Go is Google’s language, not the community’s 525 by uggedal
Apple to warn iPhone users about update impact
The tech giant must tell customers if a software update will slow down their iPhone, UK regulator has said. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2X4WwyM
Five Hundred and Seven Mechanical Movements (1908)
Five Hundred and Seven Mechanical Movements (1908) 569 by dvt
Taking Steps to Maximize Privacy While Covering the Lack of It
By JENNIFER VALENTINO-DeVRIES from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2VSydY6
EA shows off its next-generation hair
Developers at EA want limp, lifeless hair to be a thing of the past. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2YEiTeH
Would you pay $1m for a laptop full of malware?
The laptop is infected with six notorious strains, including WannaCry and ILoveYou. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2JWUInF
Tesla 'hires' witty museum sheep tweeter
Social media expert who propelled The Museum of English Rural Life to global fame is snapped up by Tesla. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WhNpO0
Huawei: ARM memo tells staff to stop working with China’s tech giant
Chinese company dealt "insurmountable" blow as chip designer says it must comply with US trade ban. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2VV09L7
Artificial intelligence diagnoses lung cancer
AI appears better than specialist doctors at diagnosing the disease from lung scans, say researchers. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2VC6xSb
Drone flown 'within 150ft' of passenger jet off Essex coast
The jet's pilots spotted the drone flying directly above them at high speed, a report said. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Hwbqsr
European elections 2019: Change UK increases Facebook ad spend
Change UK has spent more than £60,000 in the past week on the platform, while UKIP spent under £100. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2VCHIpf
EE to launch UK's first 5G service in May
EE will be first to market with 5G in the UK in six of the country's major cities. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WYwLA3
If a house was designed by machine, how would it look?
This house was designed using algorithms and machines. They chose complex, organic-looking forms. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2YJGbjj
How computing's first 'killer app' changed everything
Technology reshapes the workplace in much subtler ways than simply robots stealing jobs. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WhIhJC
Amazon set for facial recognition revolt
Investors are to vote on whether the firm should continue selling its facial ID tech to the police. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2YH3JFC
A Solution for Loneliness: Get out and volunteer, research suggests
A Solution for Loneliness: Get out and volunteer, research suggests 405 by headalgorithm
U.S. Restrictions on Huawei Expose a High-Tech Achilles’ Heel for China
By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2JAgZZ0
I don't know how CPUs work so I simulated one in code
I don't know how CPUs work so I simulated one in code 512 by boyter
Bleach peddled as 'miracle' autism cure on YouTube
An investigation by Business Insider led the site to take down most - but not all - of the videos. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Hwj71P
MicroG – Re-implementation of proprietary Android apps and libraries
MicroG – Re-implementation of proprietary Android apps and libraries 463 by xvilka
“It’s hard to take risks if you don’t have a safety net”
“It’s hard to take risks if you don’t have a safety net” 528 by boramalper
Driverless cars: Cambridge University model cars 'talk' to avoid jams
Researchers say it shows driverless cars working together could improve traffic flow by at least 35%. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2LW5ahB
Female-voice AI reinforces bias, says UN report
Voice assistants need to be gender-neutral argues a UN study. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HG3d3C
U.S. Restrictions on Huawei Expose a High-Tech Achilles’ Heel for China
By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2JwhuDu
Google changes policy on abortion advertising
Advertisers will be made to disclose whether they provide abortions before running ads in the US, UK and Ireland. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2EoaNyY
US warns of threat from Chinese drone companies
The alert raises concerns that the Chinese government might gain access to confidential data. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Wfr7fv
Minecraft: 10 years on, what's next?
Ten years since Minecraft was first released, we've had a sneak peek at what the next ten years hold. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HsKI3Q
Over The Rainbow composer sues Apple and other tech firms for piracy
Harold Arlen's estate says Apple, Google and Amazon are conducting "massive piracy operations". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Wbvpor
Instagram: Facebook probes breach of millions of influencer accounts
An Indian company had stored the data of 49 million Instagram users in an unguarded online database. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Qbe8Gv
Electric cars still need to win over UK drivers
Only one in four people would consider buying a fully electric car in the next five years, a study says. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WQS9XW
Police facial recognition surveillance court case starts
Campaigners say police use of the technology is like taking DNA or fingerprints without consent. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HtUiDy
Ren Zhengfei says US government 'underestimates' Huawei
A dispute over Huawei has escalated with implications for the firm, the tech sector and consumers. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HuDe0h
Teaching machines to write better adverts than humans
AI-powered advertising copywriters are coming, but can they be taught to be as inventive as humans? from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/30yUPvB
Are barcodes the way to protect dementia patients?
How technology and community support is keeping people with dementia in Japan safe. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2wc4ZnW
DeleteFB: Selenium script to delete all of your Facebook wall posts
DeleteFB: Selenium script to delete all of your Facebook wall posts 396 by anaphor
Google Restricts Huawei’s Access to Android After Trump Order
By ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2JSyHpU
Google Restricts Huawei’s Access to Android After Trump Order
By ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2LSgF9P
Huawei's Android loss: How it affects you
Google's move to end business ties with Huawei will affect current devices and future purchases. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2JS2XRK
Warning over using augmented reality in precision tasks
Those using headsets to complete tricky tasks over-estimate how well they perform, a study suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2wa8b3m
Amazon Faces Investor Pressure Over Facial Recognition
By NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2VxrCNT
Lloyds to create 500 jobs at new tech hub in Edinburgh
The banking group says it is responding to a shift in customer behaviour towards digital services. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HG0Bma
Revenge porn laws 'not working', says victims group
Victims should receive anonymity and laws need to include threats to share images, a victims group says. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2EjPgHE
“A company is copyright-claiming every video I have ever made”
“A company is copyright-claiming every video I have ever made” 474 by MagicPropmaker
Google 'restricts Huawei's use of Android'
New Huawei smartphones will lose access to some of Google's programmes, Reuters news agency reports. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Ev3fL9
South Korean Government to Switch from Windows to Linux
South Korean Government to Switch from Windows to Linux 311 by jrepinc
Gmail tracks the history of things you buy, and it’s hard to delete
Gmail tracks the history of things you buy, and it’s hard to delete 364 by coloneltcb
Walking Away from the Product I Spent a Year Building
Walking Away from the Product I Spent a Year Building 459 by rwalling
Aldi, a brutally efficient grocery chain, is upending America's supermarkets
Aldi, a brutally efficient grocery chain, is upending America's supermarkets 321 by oftenwrong
The Google city that has angered Toronto
Canada is not Google's lab rat, say those protesting plans to build a smart city in Toronto. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2YwXP9O
HP Enterprise to Acquire Supercomputer Pioneer Cray
By DON CLARK from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2JN01WC
Why play a music CD? No ads, no privacy terrors, no algorithms
Why play a music CD? No ads, no privacy terrors, no algorithms 355 by ingve
Falsehoods programmers believe about Unix time
Falsehoods programmers believe about Unix time 431 by pplonski86
Minecraft Earth: Minecraft's answer to Pokemon Go
Newsbeat is one of the first to get a look at the newly announced Minecraft augmented reality game from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Vsj36Z
The Week in Tech: Putting an A.I. Genie Back in Its Bottle
By JAMIE CONDLIFFE from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2Vwb3BJ
Facebook’s A.I. Whiz Now Faces the Task of Cleaning It Up. Sometimes That Brings Him to Tears.
By CADE METZ and MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2w3ES2n
American man accused in $9m net address theft
US prosecutors claim a "deceptive" scheme was used to take control of valuable net addresses. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2VyzLSa
Tesla Model 3: Autopilot engaged during fatal crash
The driver had not had his hands on the wheel for 10 seconds, a report has found. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2YxmdYX
Grumpy Cat internet legend dies
Hers was the feline face that launched a thousand memes, but Grumpy Cat is no more. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2JIpcJM
Boeing completes 737 Max software upgrade
The firm will seek certification from the US regulator which grounded the jet after two crashes. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WJ87TM
Big Bang Theory finally bows out
Fans say a [spoiler-free] goodbye to the US sitcom as its final episode airs in the US after 12 years. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HqrzQc
Health: Apps and technology could help 'patient power'
Apps and wearable technology are starting to help patients monitor their health and medicines. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2w2LT3l
Nasa plans first woman Moon mission and other news
BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HmQWSS
Amazon invests in Deliveroo food courier
Deliveroo says it is looking forward to working with "customer obsessed" Amazon. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HoWNXL
Oh Polly sorry for separate plus-sized Instagram account
Fashion brand Oh Polly had created a separate account for larger models, but has since deleted it. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2w0OPxk
Facebook has struggled to hire talent since the Cambridge Analytica scandal
Facebook has struggled to hire talent since the Cambridge Analytica scandal 418 by Despegar
Facebook bans "inauthentic" accounts targeting Africa
Facebook blocked an Israeli firm it said was behind fake accounts mostly targeting elections in Africa. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2EdHCyt
Pinterest Posts Narrower Loss, but Falls Short of Wall St. Estimates
By ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2w22GDJ
We froze the salaries of 20 executives and improved the lives of 500 employees
We froze the salaries of 20 executives and improved the lives of 500 employees 414 by otikik
I turned my interview task for Google into a startup
I turned my interview task for Google into a startup 480 by mmoez
FCC Chairman Proposes Robocall Blocking by Default
FCC Chairman Proposes Robocall Blocking by Default 340 by daegloe
Five seater self-flying air taxi unveiled
Lilium says the craft, which had its first test flight this month, could travel 300km in an hour. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2LOTgX5
Global education X-Prize awards $10m
A British charity wins $5m for an app designed to monitor how children learn. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HndbYQ
Russian bots rigged Voice Kids TV talent show result
A 10-year-old singer wins a Russian TV talent show thanks to thousands of fraudulent votes. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2W5lIYp
Driverless lorry allowed on public Swedish roads
The lorry will move slowly but can carry tonnes of goods. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2VEpCYZ
Trump’s Latest Move Takes Straight Shot at Huawei’s Business
By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2W6goEi
Trump’s Latest Move Takes Straight Shot at Huawei’s Business
By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2YvpLuH
GozNym cyber-crime gang which stole millions busted
The gang was recruited on online forums and the malware they developed leased to others. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2VGNds0
Tesla to update battery software after recent car fires
The move follows reports that a parked car caught fire in Hong Kong, after a similar incident in Shanghai. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2VHwTXO
Global virus fear prompts update for old Windows
Fears that a massive computer virus outbreak is imminent prompt Microsoft to update old software from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2VD7RJs
The Man Behind San Francisco’s Facial Recognition Ban Is Working on More. Way More.
By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2HrnUQS
How the Promise of a $120 Billion Uber I.P.O. Evaporated
By MIKE ISAAC, MICHAEL J. de la MERCED and ANDREW ROSS SORKIN from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2w1s1xG
Trump declares emergency over IT threats
The US president declares a national emergency to protect US networks from "foreign adversaries". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2JlVKdm
MPs ask Instagram chiefs about suicide poll
App chiefs are questioned by MPs a day after the apparent suicide of a Malaysian teenager. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HllAf9
Tech giants pledge to limit online terror content
The pledge was made by executives at a Paris summit prompted by the New Zealand mosque attacks. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2LIp4wD
White House Says it Won’t Sign Global Pact for Tougher Measures on Online Violence
By ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2EmMpOv
Selena Gomez says social media is 'terrible' for young people
The actress and singer urges people to set time limits on their online activity. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HkN04M
Hackers interrupt Israeli Eurovision webcast with faked explosions
The state broadcaster's stream showed faked video of explosions in the host city, Tel Aviv. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2YwF9am
WhatsApp hack: Is any app or computer truly secure?
How much trust should be put in apps and devices after the WhatsApp security breach? from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Q8nov4
Why Play a Music CD? ‘No Ads, No Privacy Terrors, No Algorithms’
By BEN SISARIO from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2JFQLDv
How to Add Hollywood Special Effects to Your Videos
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2Vuj9ux
DJI Osmo Action camera poses threat to GoPro
The Chinese firm launches an action camera with built-in stabilisation and a front colour screen. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2JIXpcf
British Transport Police website hacked
BTP says some staff details have been leaked after its website's news section was hacked. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2LIQWAU
Alibaba Reports Slower Growth as U.S.-China Trade War Intensifies
By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/30nmEqo
Boeing Resisted Pilots’ Calls for Aggressive Steps on 737 Max
Boeing Resisted Pilots’ Calls for Aggressive Steps on 737 Max 404 by aburan28
Amazon launches collection points at Next stores
Next says the collection points will help it to stay relevant in a "tough" retail environment. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WH5Ic9
Intel Zombieload bug to slow data centre computers
Chip-maker says it expects the fixes will see data centres experience the biggest performance hit. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2VqkD99
Phone and internet users to get end-of-contract alerts
Internet, pay-TV, and phone subscribers in the UK must be told when their lock-ins are about to end. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Q7SOSi
Aeolus: Wind-mapping space laser is losing power
Europe's Aeolus spacecraft is gathering fantastic new data on global winds - but it's also got a problem. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2VYX8bz
Show HN: 30 Hour Jobs – a job board for shorter work weeks
Show HN: 30 Hour Jobs – a job board for shorter work weeks 497 by nbrempel
Facebook Takes Step to Police Content on Its Live Service
By CADE METZ and ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2YqFGdK
Christchurch attacks: May to call for curbs on internet terror
The PM says "we need to do more" to stop online extremism after the Christchurch mosque attacks. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2LLIJf8
ZombieLoad: Cross Privilege-Boundary Data Leakage on Intel CPUs
ZombieLoad: Cross Privilege-Boundary Data Leakage on Intel CPUs 487 by Titanous
Could facial recognition cut crime?
The Metropolitan Police trialled the tech to identify people wanted by the police or the courts. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Q5IvxP
William Hill advert linked betting to sexual success
A William Hill advert that appeared on Tinder broke advertising rules, a watchdog rules. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Q0X5GS
San Francisco is first US city to ban facial recognition
The city voted against the emerging technology amid fears of invasion of privacy and unreliability. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Ho8BbF
AT&T promised 7k new jobs to get tax break–it cut 23,000 jobs instead
AT&T promised 7k new jobs to get tax break–it cut 23,000 jobs instead 348 by JaimeThompson
Netflix Saves Kids from Up to 400 Hours of Commercials a Year
Netflix Saves Kids from Up to 400 Hours of Commercials a Year 378 by sharkweek
Wikipedia blocked in China in all languages
The country had previously only blocked the Chinese language version of the site. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2JEeILr
Third-Biggest U.S. Coal Company Files for Bankruptcy
Third-Biggest U.S. Coal Company Files for Bankruptcy 427 by toomuchtodo
U.S. Farmers Are Being Bled by the Tractor Monopoly
U.S. Farmers Are Being Bled by the Tractor Monopoly 425 by jelliclesfarm
Virgin mobile outage hits customers across the UK
Customers across the UK are struggling to make calls, send text messages and use mobile data. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Hj72wL
'Hard-to-fix' Cisco flaw puts work email at risk
Security researchers have found serious vulnerabilities in some Cisco devices. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2JFEoaP
Attention, Amazon Shoppers: Google Wants Some of Your Spending Money
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI and KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2VjLJih
Vodafone's 5G UK service to launch in July
The firm will offer its next-generation mobile network to businesses and the public in seven cities. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2VpmQSq
WhatsApp voice calls used to inject spyware on phones
WhatsApp voice calls used to inject spyware on phones 417 by EwanToo
Ask HN: What overlooked class of tools should a self-taught programmer look into
Ask HN: What overlooked class of tools should a self-taught programmer look into 608 by nathanasmith
Audit suggests Google favors a small number of major news outlets
Audit suggests Google favors a small number of major news outlets 399 by hhs
Israeli Firm Tied to Tool That Uses WhatsApp Flaw to Spy on Activists
By NICOLE PERLROTH and RONEN BERGMAN from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2Q1T4C5
How to quickly change between open programs on Mac and PC
from Computer Hope's most recent computer tips http://bit.ly/2W5lyjG
Conjuring designs from thin air in a virtual world
How virtual reality tech is finally beginning to fulfil its potential for business. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2YrliJG
Ex-Google boss defends multiple controversies
On tax, China and treatment of women, Eric Schmidt tells BBC he will defend Google for a "very long time". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2VZqNSg
CO2 in the atmosphere just exceeded 415ppm for the first time in human history
CO2 in the atmosphere just exceeded 415ppm for the first time in human history 454 by wang42
When misinformation online leads to death threats
Three stories of what happens when false information is spread about you on social media sites. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HeYpTM
Facebook sues analytics firm Rankwave over data misuse
Facebook sues analytics firm Rankwave over data misuse 429 by JumpCrisscross
Boeing altered key switches in 737 MAX cockpit limiting ability to shut off MCAS
Boeing altered key switches in 737 MAX cockpit limiting ability to shut off MCAS 386 by erentz
Show HN: I replaced Google Analytics with simple log-based analytics
Show HN: I replaced Google Analytics with simple log-based analytics 459 by benhoyt
Pilotwings demos act differently depending on when the cartridge was made
Pilotwings demos act differently depending on when the cartridge was made 455 by ilamont
Apple faces customer lawsuit over app store
Apple charges 30% commission on all app purchases, but there is nowhere else for iPhone users to buy them. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/30kHS8D
Android pioneer HTC stages retreat from China
The phone-maker is closing its online stores on Alibaba and JD.com's platforms in the country. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2YoxFGf
Tech giants 'failing' to protect children
Facebook, Google, Apple, BT and Microsoft are to give evidence to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HgQYf5
BBC building 'public service algorithm'
The broadcaster wants to "pop your bubble" by streaming programmes that challenge your world view. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2VnR0Fu
Facial recognition tech 'should be dropped over race issues'
Black and minority ethic groups could suffer because of poor police facial recognition tech, say campaigners. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2YqYycq
Why CRDT didn't work out as well for collaborative editing xi-editor
Why CRDT didn't work out as well for collaborative editing xi-editor 441 by Supermighty
New Zealand Seeks Global Support for Tougher Measures on Online Violence
By CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY and ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2YtCNJj
Technical Details on the Recent Firefox Add-On Outage
Technical Details on the Recent Firefox Add-On Outage 460 by headalgorithm
Adults learn language to fluency nearly as well as children: study
Adults learn language to fluency nearly as well as children: study 408 by bluffroom
Social media: Senior police officer calls for boycott over abuse images
The UK's leading child protection police officer says action is needed to force firms to act. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2E1wtB4
Facebook sues analytics firm Rankwave over alleged data misuse
The network accuses South Korean firm Rankwave of using "at least 30" apps to unlawfully scrape data. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2VAjEbK
Uber Stock Slides in Disappointing Trading Debut That Followed Muted I.P.O.
By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2HcOtu8
Amazon stops selling 'toxic' goods for children in US
Products high in toxic metals were being sold to children, a US investigation finds. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2E2dyWw
Sex Toy Award Is Restored by Trade Show After an Outcry Over Sexism
By KAREN ZRAICK from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2LAxw10
The Week in Tech: Facebook and Google Reshape the Narrative on Privacy
By JAMIE CONDLIFFE from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2Yj6ZGL
Instagram blocks vaccine hoax hashtags
Instagram will block hashtags spreading "verifiably false" information about vaccinations. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2LAvwph
Open source firmware is important for security
Open source firmware is important for security 519 by eindiran
All Chromebooks will also be Linux laptops going forward
All Chromebooks will also be Linux laptops going forward 486 by CrankyBear
Jeff Bezos unveils Moon lander concept
Blue Origins claims that the lunar lander will be able to take humans to the Moon's south pole by 2024. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/304tSzD
Two From China Are Charged in 2014 Anthem Data Breach
By NICOLE PERLROTH from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2LIBuV4
Tech Trade Show Restores Award to Sex Toy After Outcry
By KAREN ZRAICK from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2JpQdlg
Chris Hughes Says It’s Time to Break Up Facebook
Chris Hughes Says It’s Time to Break Up Facebook 495 by tysone
Uber Prices I.P.O. at $45 a Share, Valuing It at $82.4 Billion
By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED and KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2WAUtSD
Uber Prices I.P.O. at $45 a Share, Valuing It at $82.4 Billion
By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED and KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2V8rwvX
Instagram Is Trying to Curb Bullying. First, It Needs to Define Bullying.
By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2LttbMS
Facebook 'auto-generated' extremist video
A study found some content for terror groups was being generated by Facebook's own systems. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2vOyiwI
Banned from PayPal after 12 years of business
Banned from PayPal after 12 years of business 595 by dz0ny
Data breaches a 'time bomb', warns security report
Verizon's head of global security services is surprised more breaches have not become public. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2V9jUcA
Tech Companies Are Deleting Evidence of War Crimes
Tech Companies Are Deleting Evidence of War Crimes 430 by anfilt
Loot boxes should be banned, says US senator
A US senator wants games aimed at children banned from offering in-game spending. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WxbGwr
Amazon sellers hit by 'extensive' fraud campaign
Cyber-thieves siphoned cash from people who sell their stuff through Amazon's online store. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2VRwbH2
Yolo: Viral Snapchat app raises abuse concerns
Child safety campaigners are worried about an app that lets Snapchat users post anonymous messages. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2PVwL15
Show HN: CSSFX – Click-to-copy CSS effects
Show HN: CSSFX – Click-to-copy CSS effects 526 by jolaleye
They Got Rich Off Uber and Lyft. Then They Moved to Low-Tax States.
By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2WGaE0Q