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Facebook removes misleading HIV drug ads
It follows pressure from LGBTQ groups and health organisations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Qf6r3M
Apple accused of crackdown on jailbreaking
The tech giant has filed a copyright infringement claim against software company Corellium. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/358hVdz
Sonos in bricked speaker 'recycling' row
Customers who recycle old speakers qualify for a 30% discount on new products but there is a catch. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39ulQ7S
California Wanted to Protect Uber Drivers. Now It May Hurt Freelancers.
By BY NELLIE BOWLES AND NOAM SCHEIBER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/368GacK
The beta amyloid hypothesis has thwarted progress toward an Alzheimer’s cure
The beta amyloid hypothesis has thwarted progress toward an Alzheimer’s cure 464 by KKKKkkkk1
Uber and Postmates File Suit to Block California Freelancer Law
By BY NOAM SCHEIBER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ZB7BcG
Tech 2019: Our biggest technology stories
Social media scandals dominate the list of the most-read news stories by the Tech desk this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/359u169
Fake “like” factories – how we reverse engineered facebooks user IDs [video]
Fake “like” factories – how we reverse engineered facebooks user IDs [video] 428 by sturza
What: A terminal tool to check what is taking up your bandwidth
What: A terminal tool to check what is taking up your bandwidth 539 by PleaseHelpMe
Focus has become more valuable than intelligence (2018)
Focus has become more valuable than intelligence (2018) 488 by alexandroo
Scotland 'open for business' in pioneering driverless vehicles
A masterplan to put Scotland "at the forefront of driverless vehicle technology" has been revealed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MGcZG9
Freeview blames weather for TV problems
Thousands of people are reporting issues receiving digital TV channels via Freeview from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZBBR7d
Chinese start-up Mobike loses more than 200,000 bikes
The bikes are designed to be locked and unlocked by members of the public via an app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2tiW45D
Actress Sharon Stone blocked from dating app Bumble
Bumble told her it had received several reports that her profile was fake. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35aqHYp
New Year Honours: Publication of addresses a 'complete disaster'
Former Tory leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith calls the breach "concerning" for police officers affected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/354eQen
Pope Francis: It's good to talk, but not on mobiles
The pope cited Jesus, Mary and Joseph as an example of a family with good communication skills. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37j7WDx
Hunting the missing millions from collapsed cryptocurrency
On the trail of almost half a billion dollars lost when the Wex exchange collapsed in 2018. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QtHsIO
Tesla delivers its first 'Made in China' cars
The move by the electric car maker comes as the US-China trade war forces firms to rethink supply chains. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2F5cWQa
Student loans: Online accounts to undergo overhaul in 2020
The government says a new online service will offer graduates more up-to-date balance information. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MGQDV5
Hydrogen-powered drones could point way to future travel
Hydrogen-powered drones have several advantages to lithium ion-powered ones, says Dr Enass Abo-Hamed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Qyv76b
Computer Science from the Bottom Up (2016)
Computer Science from the Bottom Up (2016) 539 by merlinsbrain
What happens when your career becomes your whole identity
What happens when your career becomes your whole identity 504 by r0n0j0y
Encoding your WiFi access point password into a QR code
Encoding your WiFi access point password into a QR code 487 by edward
Ask HN: Best books you read in the past decade?
Ask HN: Best books you read in the past decade? 621 by Anon84
Slack have blocked using the website on mobile
Slack have blocked using the website on mobile 465 by Marazan
What Does California’s New Data Privacy Law Mean? Nobody Agrees
By BY NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ta71GM
Samsung TVs May Upload Screenshots for Automatic Content Recognition
Samsung TVs May Upload Screenshots for Automatic Content Recognition 410 by aritmo
New Year Honours: 1,000 addresses published in error
The government admits accidentally uploading a list of addresses including that of Sir Elton John. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MDl6Do
Sonos's “recycle mode” intentionally bricks devices so they can't be reused
Sonos's “recycle mode” intentionally bricks devices so they can't be reused 458 by gyger
New Year Honours: Former Ofcom head Sharon White becomes dame
Sharon White is recognised on the honours list for her public service at the telecoms regulator Ofcom. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MPcASb
WiFi deauthentication attacks and home security
WiFi deauthentication attacks and home security 443 by edward
Shopify CEO says long hours aren't necessary for success
Shopify CEO says long hours aren't necessary for success 246 by sjs
Counterfeits on Amazon cost Warren bird feeder business $1.5M
Counterfeits on Amazon cost Warren bird feeder business $1.5M 336 by petee
App reveals weak password woes
Many computer passwords can be decoded by hackers in a few seconds. So what can we do to improve them? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PZ3aVU
Prime Anchor: An Amazon Warehouse Town Dreams of a Better Life
By BY DAVID STREITFELD from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/39gWUAp
The Week in Tech: What 5 Billion Means to Amazon
By BY KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2QrqaMb
Apple 'hacker' spared jail over iCloud blackmail
A 22-year-old Londoner admits trying to blackmail Apple by threatening to wipe iCloud accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SvwEfH
YouTube admits error over Bitcoin video purge
The video-sharing platform says a crackdown on crypto-currency videos and channels was a mistake. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ETC4tb
OnlyKey: Open-Source Alternative to YubiKey
OnlyKey: Open-Source Alternative to YubiKey 365 by mcone
App helps parents of premature babies stay in touch
An app has been developed to help parents stay in touch with their premature baby when they can't be in hospital. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZoI5HJ
Takeaways from coaching CEOs, founders and VCs
Takeaways from coaching CEOs, founders and VCs 386 by LeonW
Go through your family's phone settings and turn on all the privacy features
Go through your family's phone settings and turn on all the privacy features 308 by GordonS
Show HN: Gameslab, a FPGA powered handheld game console
Show HN: Gameslab, a FPGA powered handheld game console 376 by craigjb
Category Theory for Programmers (2014) [pdf]
Category Theory for Programmers (2014) [pdf] 392 by furcyd
How smart tech could transform disabled people's lives
An app which helps people tell businesses about their individual needs is among technology being developed in Scotland. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EUPpBf
Iran internet 'disrupted' ahead of protests
The authorities reportedly order services to be cut off ahead of fresh planned demonstrations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MpEyDt
Get Those Records, Tapes and CDs Onto Your Smartphone
By BY J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/34SlaWo
Minimalism – An undervalued development skill
Minimalism – An undervalued development skill 417 by tipiirai
Chuck Peddle Dies at 82; His $25 Chip Helped Start the PC Age
By BY CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/34U2uFE
Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick steps down from board
Ride-hailing firm's co-founder steps down from its board saying he wants to focus on other pursuits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/398kEGR
Uber Founder Travis Kalanick Leaves Board, Severing Last Tie
By BY KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/371dCSo
Russia 'successfully tests' its unplugged internet
Runet will be a net service specific to Russia, cutting citizens off from the wider internet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34ULLSq
China is getting smarter - but at what cost?
How closely tied is tech in cities to government monitoring? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39h9sYO
Boeing CEO ousted as 737 MAX crisis deepens
Boeing CEO ousted as 737 MAX crisis deepens 442 by pseudolus
Hong Kong and mainland China gamers clash on GTA V
Hong Kong players are dressing up as protesters and wreaking havoc across the game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39atG6y
Apple's products are getting harder to use, ignore principles of design (2015)
Apple's products are getting harder to use, ignore principles of design (2015) 474 by sogen
Google and Apple remove alleged UAE spy app ToTok
ToTok says it is a temporary technical issue and it will be back in the near future with more features. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34OYk1G
Will 2020 break the curse of the folding phone?
Motorola delays the release of its updated Razr handset, originally due to ship in the US on 26 December. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34T36LE
UnDraw: Open-source illustrations for every project you can imagine and create
UnDraw: Open-source illustrations for every project you can imagine and create 565 by pixelN
Fund manager defends backing blacklisted Chinese surveillance firm
Fidelity International owns a stake in Hikvision, which is accused of contributing to human rights abuses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35R75cV
Twitter removes thousands of Saudi 'state-backed' accounts
The network says the almost 6,000 "state-backed" accounts attempted to manipulate the platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sPt5WU
Autonomous DeLorean drives sideways to move forward
Autonomous DeLorean drives sideways to move forward 480 by 80mph
The Week in Tech: How Is Antitrust Enforcement Changing?
By BY STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ZmAHg0
Cobham takeover: Boris Johnson defends £4bn sale to US equity firm
Critics say there are still national security questions over the sale of Cobham to a US equity firm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35LJSZB
The robots trying to spread Christmas cheer
Karaoke and coffee are among the bots' offerings at Bloomingdale's in New York. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36X6ypT
Take a look behind the 'small doors to imaginary spaces' within bookshelves
Artists share the inspiration behind the crafty creation of miniature scenery on their bookcases. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36Yy8mH
U.S. Navy bans TikTok from government-issued mobile devices
U.S. Navy bans TikTok from government-issued mobile devices 352 by swat535
His Dark Materials: How we animated Iorek Byrnison
Click talks to Russell Dodgson, senior visual effects supervisor for the BBC programme. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35HKP5f
BugJail: New Java debugger – debug across time with mouse
BugJail: New Java debugger – debug across time with mouse 248 by jacquesm
UK approves £4bn US takeover of defence company Cobham
The founding family of aerospace firm Cobham says the announcement was "cynically timed". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SaB7o5
Xor Filters: Faster and Smaller Than Bloom Filters
Xor Filters: Faster and Smaller Than Bloom Filters 387 by matt_d
Synchronous Messaging at Mozilla: The Decision
Synchronous Messaging at Mozilla: The Decision 522 by gsnedders
Almost everything on computers is perceptually slower than it was in 1983 (2017)
Almost everything on computers is perceptually slower than it was in 1983 (2017) 449 by fao_
Samsung chair imprisoned and 24 others found guilty in union-busting case
Samsung chair imprisoned and 24 others found guilty in union-busting case 386 by AndrewDucker
Star Citizen: Is this £200m game becoming too ambitious?
In development since 2012 Star Citizen wants to build an entire universe for game players. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rYy1sL
Randy Suess, Computer Bulletin Board Inventor, Dies at 74
By BY CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ZauSSA
At the Edge of the World, a New Battleground for the U.S. and China
By BY ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Q6J3Eg
Uber promises changes to avoid Germany ban
The ride-sharing app could be banned in Germany if it does not make changes to its processes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34Kp43o
Facebook to stop using phone numbers to recommend 'friends'
The social network has been criticised for putting two-step authentication details to other uses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34JcAJc
Three million homes have access to full-fibre broadband
But "a long way to go" to make it available across UK, says one analyst. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PImWFd
Facial recognition fails on race, suggests government study
The US government report looked at nearly 200 facial recognition algorithms from a range of companies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34HpuHC
'I want my chemotherapy to help others touched by cancer'
BBC Click reporter LJ Rich, who is undergoing 10 sessions of treatment, shares her experiences. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sPIC99
Tech trends 2020: New spacecraft and bendy screens
From new spacecraft to bendy screens, what to watch for in tech in 2020. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SceGPg
How a Top Antitrust Official Helped T-Mobile and Sprint Merge
By BY KATIE BENNER AND CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Q17CSZ
Many Facial-Recognition Systems Are Biased, Says U.S. Study
By BY NATASHA SINGER AND CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2sPfq23
Prime Power: How Amazon Squeezes the Businesses Behind Its Store
By BY KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/372BV2H
Building a new Windows 3.1 app in 2019: A Slack Client
Building a new Windows 3.1 app in 2019: A Slack Client 624 by yeokm1
Almost everything on computers is perceptually slower than it was in 1983 (2017)
Almost everything on computers is perceptually slower than it was in 1983 (2017) 448 by zdw
Google goes offline after fibre cables cut
The tech giant's services were among those temporarily unavailable in eastern Europe on Thursday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34EFhal
Robert Downey Jr launches YouTube doc featuring AI baby
The original series sets out to explain and demystify artificial intelligence technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EAabpM
Jet2 cyber-attack: IT worker with grudge jailed
Scott Burns wanted revenge for Jet2's treatment of him after an incident in Benidorm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M6hx8H
Digital isolation: The vulnerable people left behind
Many essential services are moving online, leaving the most vulnerable people unable to access them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34zKVug
Where Are the Tech Zillionaires? San Francisco Faces the I.P.O. Fizzle
By BY NELLIE BOWLES AND KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/34ElxDQ
Airbnb is not an estate agent, EU court rules
Airbnb will not need an estate agent licence to operate as it is an "information society service". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2typBsq
Blind Harry Potter fan reads again thanks to smart camera
A girl who went blind is able to read again after being given a camera that reads for her. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r322qE
The Essential Guide to Electronics in Shenzhen (2016) [pdf]
The Essential Guide to Electronics in Shenzhen (2016) [pdf] 460 by BerislavLopac
5G: Is it worth getting a new phone?
Rory Cellan-Jones puts 5G to the test in various spots in London - is it worth getting a 5G phone? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M6Yds0
Why India shuts down the internet more than any other democracy
India shut down the internet 93 times this year, and a blackout in Kashmir is the world's longest. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/392ibxU
The Best Keyboards of 2019!
Welcome to our best and worst keyboards out of 2019. It’s been a good year in terms of unique releases and we are going to go over our favorites. Best: Ducky One 2 SF The first keyboard I want to highlight as one of my best on the list is the Ducky One 2 SF . This is a 65% keyboard that this portable, affordable, cute in some ways, and it’s currently on my workstation desk. It has got so many great features including dedicated arrow keys, as well as Delete, Page Up and Page Down. It basically has the same functionality on the right side as a TKL keyboard, but much smaller, and since the F keys are built into the top row you’re also saving space there. We have a removable non-braided USB Type-C cable, and an extra set of colored accent key caps for white or black models. The key caps are Double Shot PBT with beautiful light shine through, although with some inconsistencies here and there. The stabilizers are fine, the space bar is beautiful, and you can pick this board up with
What We Learned About the Technology That Times Journalists Use
By BY BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/35LggMd
Apple, Google and Amazon decide to 'play nice' over smart home tech
Apple, Google and Amazon team up to ensure smart home devices work regardless of the voice assistant used. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38WmACz
Reality TV stars agree to promote poison diet drink on Instagram
Influencers including Lauren Goodger are filmed saying they'll promote a drink containing cyanide. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rY8UWI
Facebook owns the four most downloaded apps of the decade
Facebook, Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp are all owned by the social media giant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PZPokH
Stamping Out Online Sex Trafficking May Have Pushed It Underground
By BY DAVID MCCABE AND KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/34t0B2w
Apple, Amazon, Google, Zigbee to Develop Open Standard for Smart Home Devices
Apple, Amazon, Google, Zigbee to Develop Open Standard for Smart Home Devices 450 by gbugniot
Thousands of students in Germany queue for email access
After a cyber-attack at their university, 38,000 students are asked to queue for a new email password. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35C2X0h
Google claims copyright on employee side projects
Google claims copyright on employee side projects 516 by zoobab
UK 'should tackle dominance of online giants'
Competition authority says the UK should have tougher rules for firms such as Google and Facebook. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sAtn3X
YouTube's top earners: Eight-year-old Ryan tops list with $26m
Ryan's World is ranked number one for the second year in a row. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M5Duoe
Social media awash with scorn for 'sloping toilet'
The toilet, being uncomfortable to sit on at length, is an attempt to improve office productivity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PwdCEf
People with epilepsy targeted in Twitter attack
Trolls posted strobing Gifs and videos on Twitter with the Epilepsy Foundation's handle and hashtag. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M2cS7J
Internet Giants, Defied by Bitcoin, Now See Its Tech as a Remedy
By BY NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2r3wqBf
23andMe to share customer gene data with GlaxoSmithKline for $300M
23andMe to share customer gene data with GlaxoSmithKline for $300M 406 by Taurenking
How bots are stealing artwork from artists on Twitter
Artists tell the BBC how their artwork has been stolen from Twitter and is being sold elsewhere. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35zL81O
Russian network used BuzzFeed's Community site to spread false news stories
Social media accounts connected to the leaking of US-UK trade documents, have also spread fake news stories, a BBC investigation has discovered. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36FV9us
How Cuba’s digital revolutionaries are fighting for change
A year after Cuba’s government allowed 3G on the island, we follow three activists using the internet to drive rapid change. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sGBBHC
World Drone Racing Championship Final
The World Drone Racing Championship Final has taken place in China, and some pretty impressive skills were on display. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34yKZdV
A Surveillance Net Blankets China’s Cities, Giving Police Vast Powers
By BY PAUL MOZUR AND AARON KROLIK from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2M7TVAr
Over 100 PBS local stations start streaming on YouTube TV
Over 100 PBS local stations start streaming on YouTube TV 313 by samaysharma
Instagram e-cigarette posts banned by ad watchdog
British American Tobacco and three other vaping companies have posts promoting e-cigarettes banned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PUwE65
Google Brass Set 2023 as Deadline to Beat Amazon, Microsoft in Cloud
Google Brass Set 2023 as Deadline to Beat Amazon, Microsoft in Cloud 461 by devhwrng
Online Sex Trafficking Law Shows Difficulty of Reining In Big Tech
By BY DAVID MCCABE AND KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2M5FAVo
You might literally be buying trash on Amazon
You might literally be buying trash on Amazon 309 by mudil
Boeing to Suspend 737 Max Production in January
Boeing to Suspend 737 Max Production in January 329 by JumpCrisscross
Twitch avoids Russia ban over pirated Premier League games
Russia's state media reports that the matter was resolved after Twitch removed pirated recordings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35wo97L
Engineer says Google fired her for notifying co-workers of right to organize
Engineer says Google fired her for notifying co-workers of right to organize 436 by danso
Ofcom proposes locked-handset ban
Several mobile phone providers offer handsets that cannot easily be transferred to a new network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34qaTAh
Glitter stink bomb 2.0 to deter 'porch pirates'
Individuals and companies are fighting back against those who steal packages from outside homes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35wQYB4
Top tech firms sued over DR Congo cobalt mining deaths
A lawsuit accuses Apple, Google, Tesla, Microsoft and others of using cobalt mined by child labour. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rRFpG7
What's the best colour lighting for sleep?
Contrary to popular belief, the blue light from screens might not be that bad, researchers say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Er4L0m
Kansas City is first major city in U.S. to offer no-cost public transportation
Kansas City is first major city in U.S. to offer no-cost public transportation 380 by jonbaer
WebAssembly becomes a W3C Recommendation
WebAssembly becomes a W3C Recommendation 415 by galaxyLogic
How charity apps may be making us more generous
There are more ways than ever to give to charity - so are these innovations spurring our generosity? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36HQtnW
Uber in Talks to Sell Its Food-Delivery Business in India
By BY MIKE ISAAC AND KATIE BENNER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2PrDdOv
Nebraska farmers vote overwhelmingly for Right to Repair
Nebraska farmers vote overwhelmingly for Right to Repair 407 by howard941
If You Can't Buy the Keyboard You Want, Build It Instead
If You Can't Buy the Keyboard You Want, Build It Instead 481 by fogus
49% of workers, forced to change passwords, reuse same one with minor change
49% of workers, forced to change passwords, reuse same one with minor change 405 by pwg
Twitch sued for £2.1bn over Premier League by Russian firm
The Amazon-owned streaming giant is facing claims it illegally broadcast matches. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38JYnz1
Razer Huntsman TE – After 60 Days Finally A Review!
My gaming setup has changed quite a lot in the past few months. I’ve replaced the Razer Viper Ultimate mouse with the XTRFY M4 RGB mouse that I absolutely love. I am constantly in between headsets too, right now I’m really liking the Sennheiser GSP 370 Wireless. I also stopped gaming on my personal ThreadRipper system and instead I’ve been using this insanely compact and powerful CORSAIR ONE i165 that has the same hardware as my Intel workstation, which is just insane. However, the one piece of the puzzle that actually hasn’t changed in the past two months is the keyboard: The Razer Huntsman TE. Features & Design I would say Razer gets major points here for actually listening and releasing a keyboard with all the features that people have been asking for. It’s well-priced too at the $129 USD. The Huntsman TE actually has an upper hand compared to offerings from Logitech and SteelSeries, and it’s so good that I’ve actually been using it for two months. We intentional