LightSail 2 Spacecraft Successfully Demonstrates Flight by Light
LightSail 2 Spacecraft Successfully Demonstrates Flight by Light 394 by spazz
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Taking Nasa's space buggies for a spin
BBC Click's Spencer Kelly takes a ride in some in some of Nasa's latest vehicles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2STBh1q
Cisco to Pay $8.6 Million to Settle Government Claims of Flawed Tech
By KATIE BENNER and KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Znx5cP
Filling hospitals with art reduces patient stress, anxiety and pain
Filling hospitals with art reduces patient stress, anxiety and pain 306 by rchaudhary
London Lab Advances Use of A.I. in Health Care, but Raises Privacy Concerns
By CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Zq0HGy
BootOS: Monolithic operating system in 512 bytes of x86 machine code
BootOS: Monolithic operating system in 512 bytes of x86 machine code 530 by nanochess
The Tools for Covering Tech Are the Same as in 2009
By JOHN HERRMAN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ysjNjb
Math Basics for Computer Science and Machine Learning [pdf]
Math Basics for Computer Science and Machine Learning [pdf] 481 by oldgun
Facebook funds AI mind-reading experiment
Machine-learning algorithms interpret speech from brain signals, in a study funded by the social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YvgmqB
Russia denies OneWeb's satellite internet request
OneWeb, which is based in the UK, was seeking to use a certain band of radio frequencies in Russia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3354cUP
The Lion King - how VR brought the animals to life
Director Jon Favreau explains how technology allowed the film to obtain a documentary look. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yg6Vfj
Employee happiness and business success are linked
Employee happiness and business success are linked 334 by myinnerbanjo
Samsung profits tumble as it warns of 'challenges' ahead
It comes as a trade row between Seoul and Tokyo creates fresh uncertainty for the electronics giant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Kg4Y8W
Apple Reports Declining Profits and Slowing Growth, Again
By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2SQ5i2f
Google reveals fistful of flaws in Apple's iMessage app
Google reveals fistful of flaws in Apple's iMessage app 313 by dmmalam
Ethiopia Plants 350M Trees in One Day to Combat Drought and Climate Change
Ethiopia Plants 350M Trees in One Day to Combat Drought and Climate Change 330 by auntienomen
India tiger census shows rapid population growth
India tiger census shows rapid population growth 345 by hhs
The human body is already close to thermal limits in many regions
The human body is already close to thermal limits in many regions 442 by anigbrowl
Capital One’s breach was inevitable, because we did nothing after Equifax
Capital One’s breach was inevitable, because we did nothing after Equifax 402 by Corrado
Huawei’s Sales Jump Despite Trump’s Blacklisting
By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2MnPpih
Chinese vlogger who used filter to look younger caught in live-stream glitch
Chinese vlogger caught using filter to make herself look younger upsets fans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KgVVVe
Drones grounded after crash near playing children
Drones carrying lab samples between hospitals in Switzerland have been grounded. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YxPxxY
Google reveals fistful of flaws in Apple's iMessage app
The security researchers involved say that Apple has yet to fix all of the discovered flaws. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ylMj66
Capital One Says Breach Hit 100M Individuals in U.S
Capital One Says Breach Hit 100M Individuals in U.S 384 by pseudolus
Fire Emblem: Nintendo cuts voice actor over emotional abuse
Chris Niosi is being removed from Fire Emblem: Three Houses, days after the game's release. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YBdj02
Giffgaff fined £1.4m for overcharging mobile customers
Regulator Ofcom says "unacceptable" mistakes affected 2.6 million customers of the mobile phone group. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MpngHC
How to get visitors on to your home wi-fi easily
The tech hack that means visitors to your home will never have to ask for your wi-fi login again. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SPTcWA
Huawei sees trouble ahead despite revenue rise
The Chinese tech giant has been under global scrutiny for allegedly posing a security risk. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LLosWp
Huawei’s Sales Jump Despite Trump’s Blacklisting
By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Kic7Wy
Your Next iPhone Might Be Made in Vietnam. Thank the Trade War.
By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2GEpBea
Capital One data breach: Arrest after details of 100m US individuals stolen
The hacker gained access to individuals' date of birth, addresses and phone numbers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SPh1xM
Grindr: Chinese parent company plans to list gay dating app
Grindr's Chinese owner said US authorities no longer object to a public listing of the gay dating app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OsdgQk
Is routine genetic profiling coming closer?
Genome sequencing projects around the world are revealing promising new health insights. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YvuiAR
Uber Lays Off 400 People From Its Global Marketing Team
By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/31cgWHN
Dark web criminal bought 'quadrillions of Zimbabwe bank notes'
Richard Castro used part of his proceeds to buy Zimbabwe's defunct currency. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YcZpSA
TikTok owner ByteDance developing smartphone
Chinese social media company ByteDance has made a deal with device-maker Smartisan to develop a smartphone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZfL5Fu
China jails award-winning cyber-dissident Huang Qi
Huang Qi - who was the first person put on trial for internet crimes in China - is jailed again. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/310yjuS
Rights group loses mass surveillance appeal in High Court
Liberty brought the challenge against the government's so-called "Snoopers' Charter" in June. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KcjzSO
Airbnb host fined £100,000 for letting council flat
A council tenant used a fake identity to rent out his central London flat to tourists on Airbnb. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Oz1uEa
Malicious code in the purescript NPM installer
Malicious code in the purescript NPM installer 397 by braythwayt
Tokyo subway’s humble duct-tape typographer
Tokyo subway’s humble duct-tape typographer 469 by timafuyc
'He liked my spirit, and approved my visa on the spot'
How technology boss Vik Verma was able to get a visa to emigrate to the US and make a fortune in business. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZirkwT
'I don't get paid' - Running Instagram for Love Islanders
No pay, nasty messages and hack attempts - the friends who look after social media for Love Island contestants. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YoqhKv
Fortnite World Cup: 15-year-old Brit Jaden Ashman is gaming millionaire
Fifteen-year-old Jaden Ashman wins half of $2.25 million (£1.8m) after coming second with his teammate in the Fortnite World Cup duo finals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YnzXZZ
5 Things to Know About Military Romance Scams on Facebook
By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2MqfRaX
Facebook Connected Her to a Tattooed Soldier in Iraq. Or So She Thought.
By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2JY8KVu
Nasa’s Valkyrie robot could help build Mars base
The semi-autonomous robot is able to use human tools and guide itself across difficult terrain. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YsUw2U
US teenager wins $3m playing computer game Fortnite
It is the largest prize pool in the history of e-sports, with $30m shared amongst the winners. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3108oTX
Why Whole Foods Hasn’t Satisfied Amazon’s Grocery Appetite
By KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2SKdSiQ
The Roots of Boeing’s 737 Max Crisis: A Regulator Relaxes Its Oversight
The Roots of Boeing’s 737 Max Crisis: A Regulator Relaxes Its Oversight 327 by tafda
Mum of teen British Fornite player: 'I've thrown an Xbox out'
Lisa Dallman's fifteen year old son Jaden Ashman has just won half of $2.25 million (£1,817,000) in the Fortnite World Cup finals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ytTbi5
Teen Fortnite millionaire: 'I got first Xbox when I was six'
Jaden Ashman, 15, from Essex has won half of $2.25 million (£1.8m) in the Fortnite World Cup finals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y7tVxb
Fortnite: UK player places second in e-sports World Cup
Jaden Ashman from Essex will split $2.25m (£1,8m) with his Dutch team mate Dave Jong. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32YZacK
Fnatic: 15 years at the top of esports
The founder of one of the worlds most well known esports teams speaks to Newsbeat about their 15 year journey. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ybWIRV
How is China able to provide enough food to feed over 1B people?
How is China able to provide enough food to feed over 1B people? 462 by carapace
“My GitHub account has been restricted due to US sanctions as I live in Crimea”
“My GitHub account has been restricted due to US sanctions as I live in Crimea” 366 by pizza
Square’s Growth Framework for Engineers and Engineering Managers
Square’s Growth Framework for Engineers and Engineering Managers 451 by girlwhocodes
The UK authorities made illegal copies of the Schengen Information System
The UK authorities made illegal copies of the Schengen Information System 434 by zoobab
Marcus Hutchins spared US jail sentence over malware charges
Marcus Hutchins had previously pleaded guilty to two charges of writing banking malware. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YjKDo7
'New cars are a headache,' says retiring Bedford mechanic, 80
Alan Filby is handing the business over to his son but will still pop in to help. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JR9pIe
T-Mobile and Sprint Are Merging. What Does That Mean for You?
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2GwfLuB
Privacy Group Files Legal Challenge to Facebook’s $5 Billion F.T.C. Settlement
By NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2K4wC8W
Mozilla debuts implementation of WebThings Gateway open source router firmware
Mozilla debuts implementation of WebThings Gateway open source router firmware 349 by cpeterso
The Week in Tech: Huge Fines Can’t Hide America’s Lack of a Data Privacy Law
By JAMIE CONDLIFFE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Yks1o7
Johannesburg ransomware hits electricity supply
A ransomware attack is blamed for causing electricity supply problems in South Africa's biggest city. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GwvGck
Decades-Old Computer Science Conjecture Solved in Two Pages
Decades-Old Computer Science Conjecture Solved in Two Pages 386 by parsimo2010
Three to give customers 5G at 'no extra cost'
The mobile network promises "completely unrestricted" 5G when it launches in August. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yrqhh1
Australia to police tech giants' algorithms
The country wants a special office to hold firms such as Facebook and Google to account. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GwnBEw
Netflix Cambridge Analytica film: Social media is 'like a crime scene'
The makers of Netflix's The Great Hack say data is now the world's most valuable asset. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y7tuD5
New Hyperloop speed record set and other news
BBC Click's Nick Kwek looks at some of the week's best technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JRU1vi
Fortnite World Cup: Battle royale as players compete for millions
Forty million players attempted to qualify but only 100 finalists have a shot at winning the $3m (£2.4m) top prize in New York. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GvL8pn
In Hong Kong Protests, Faces Become Weapons
By PAUL MOZUR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Oly63X
SoftBank Unveils New Tech Fund to Expand Its Sprawling Portfolio
By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Y3bSYQ
Fortnite World Cup: Players battle for biggest total prize pool
The top four Fortnite players will soon become millionaires while others take home $50,000 or more. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OhEmtz
The quiet scheme saving thousands from ransomware
No More Ransom says it has helped 200,000 people recover from ransomware attacks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2K3ZaiW
Are speed limiters the best way to reduce road deaths?
Intelligent speed assistance systems could reduce accidents and speeding fines, but do they work? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JTmMrI
Alphabet Earnings: Profits Triple and Slump Worries Ease
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Zf2pui
Apple Pays $1 Billion for Part of Intel’s Modem Business
By JACK NICAS and DON CLARK from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ydM5hq
Chris Hughers, a Facebook Founder, Is Working With the Government to Break It Up
By STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Y5ZiIs
Amazon Earnings: Just How Impatient Are Shoppers?
By KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2GujVmZ
Tulsi Gabbard, Democratic Presidential Candidate, Sues Google
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2OjzmVo
Love Islanders given social media adverts guide
The idea is to help people tell when social posts from celebrities are being paid for by brands. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JOE7lm
Flurry of Boris Johnson adverts tested on Facebook
Facebook's advert library shows the Conservatives have been testing a variety of subtly different messages. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ycsjxi
Twitter's retweet inventor says idea was 'loaded weapon'
The developer whose team came up with the idea of automating retweeting now regrets it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YjUqL8
Fortnite World Cup finals: How to watch it, when it's on and who is through?
The Fortnite World Cup finals kick off tomorrow with players from all over the world competing to take home various titles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SBGOcX
Facebook 'rocked to its very foundations'
Sir Nick Clegg, in a BBC interview, says the firm was deeply affected by the Cambridge Analytica scandal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LFKOIu
Ad Tool Facebook Built to Fight Disinformation Doesn’t Work as Advertised
By MATTHEW ROSENBERG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2YjrP8C
The Nasa astronauts on a mythical mission to Mars moon
Nasa is trying to understand how humans behave when confined together for a long period of time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y1uAQJ
Franky Zapata: Flyboard inventor fails in cross-Channel bid
Franky Zapata was hoping to cross from northern France to southern England in just 20 minutes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OeWnZt
O2 to launch 5G network in UK in October
It will be the last of the UK's four 5G networks to launch, and the only one not to use Huawei kit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30TJ0iF
Samsung Galaxy Fold 'ready' for launch after screen fix
The firm delayed the release of its folding device after early reviewers reported broken screens. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YfWYK4
Virgin Media pledges gigabit broadband to millions of homes
The broadband provider aims to deliver gigabit speeds to 15 million homes by the end of 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JOkHgs
Facebook Says F.T.C. Has Opened Formal Antitrust Investigation
By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Mac6WZ
FTC Imposes $5B Penalty and Sweeping New Privacy Restrictions on Facebook
FTC Imposes $5B Penalty and Sweeping New Privacy Restrictions on Facebook 297 by vonmoltke
Ask HN: What people skills do you wish you learned earlier in your career?
Ask HN: What people skills do you wish you learned earlier in your career? 495 by mparkola
Justice Department to Open Broad, New Antitrust Review of Big Tech Companies
Justice Department to Open Broad, New Antitrust Review of Big Tech Companies 321 by mudil
I'm writing a book about algorithms and Lisp
I'm writing a book about algorithms and Lisp 383 by ska80
GitLab – A $1B business where all employees work remotely
GitLab – A $1B business where all employees work remotely 364 by jaoued
Hyperloop track to be built in Saudi Arabia
New moves to make hyperloop technology a reality in the Middle East. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YgVejI
Facebook to pay $5bn to settle privacy concerns
Social network must also establish an independent privacy committee that Mark Zuckerberg cannot control. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y1Mram
Facebook uses AI to map Thailand's roads
The company is making its newly created maps available for others to use and edit, via OpenStreetMap. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M913NL
F.T.C. Orders Facebook to Add Oversight of Data Practices
By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/32MYmrc
F.T.C. Orders Facebook to Add Oversight of Data Practices
By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2LD9pxN
Mitchell Feigenbaum (1944–2019), 4.66920160910299067185320382…
Mitchell Feigenbaum (1944–2019), 4.66920160910299067185320382… 489 by techgipper
YouTube Is a Big Business. Just How Big Is Anyone’s Guess.
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2XYNtUp
Alibaba opens door to US sellers on its oldest platform
Helping US merchants access its platform will help Alibaba.com compete against the likes of Amazon. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M8itKw
Tokyo 2020: Meet the Olympic and Paralympic robots
With a year to go until the Olympics and Paralympics in Tokyo, meet the robots that will be used on site at the events. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Z8148s
Detective Pikachu breaks record and other video games news
BBC Click's Marc Cieslak looks at the latest news in video games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Oj6wUU
Technology giants' power to be probed in US
Firms like Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple will be scrutinised in a Department of Justice probe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32MP7Hx
Want to hire the best programmers? Offer growth
Want to hire the best programmers? Offer growth 355 by ammon
Justice Department Opens Antitrust Review of Big Tech Companies
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2YhDS6A
No CS Degree – Interviews with self-taught developers
No CS Degree – Interviews with self-taught developers 421 by Pete-Codes
Dog learns new tricks via vibrating vest
Tai the dog is learning to respond to remote-controlled commands via a haptic vest. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SwkFfU
The mushroom that AI thinks is a pretzel
Researchers have compiled a database of 7,500 images that AI has failed to identify correctly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y95H0x
Bohemian Rhapsody becomes the oldest video to get 1bn views
Queen's signature song reaches the YouTube milestone, but it's still not in the site's Top 100. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GpP1w1
Grand Theft Auto's Diamond Casino lets cash be turned into chips
Players can convert real money into chips and spend it on slot machines or roulette in GTAV online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32O2xmE
Lancaster University students' data stolen by cyber-thieves
The university, which alerted police, was subject to a "sophisticated and malicious" phishing attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y7eO1J
'Rape cases dropped' over police phone search demands
Campaigners say investigations have stopped after complainants refused to hand over their devices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JWqVcX
How Japan's trade row with South Korea could hit tech supplies
A trade row between Japan and South Korea could pose a threat to supplies of smartphones and devices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LzIxij
Bird Is Said to Raise New Funding at $2.5 Billion Valuation
By ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2LCyiK2
Should robots ever look like us?
Some think humanoid robots will be easier to interact with, but others think we'll find them creepy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32GsTXv
Do-nothing scripting: the key to gradual automation
Do-nothing scripting: the key to gradual automation 534 by thameera
Huawei: Government decision on 5G rollout delayed
The implication of the recent US ban on its companies from dealing with Huawei was not clear, the government says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SANgkj
Fifa packs and loot boxes 'not gambling' in UK
The gambling watchdog has told MPs that current legislation does not put them under its remit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JKJySz
Russian intelligence 'targets Tor anonymous browser'
A hack of a Russian intelligence contractor exposes secret projects - including cracking Tor. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M4kvv3
Edge sends full URLs of pages visited to Microsoft
Edge sends full URLs of pages visited to Microsoft 360 by semiquaver
Kazakhstan's new online safety tool raises eyebrows
Kazakhstan's government security certificates could open up "secure" web traffic to inspection. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yoe9gy
Musk promises '10km Hyperloop tunnel' in 2020
The Hyperloop project aims to transport people inside high-speed pods along underground tunnels. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M6T6Zq
With $1 Billion From Microsoft, an A.I. Lab Wants to Mimic the Brain
By CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2XY7D0M
Why 3D printing could be key to a Moon base
Construction materials, ceramics and food could all one day be printed on the lunar surface. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yh7zse
Equifax to pay up to $700m to settle data breach
The credit score agency has agreed a settlement after hackers stole 147 million people's details. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JRCm5O
Three resists watchdog's call for 'fairer' mobile phone fees
Ofcom had called on networks to automatically cut prices for out-of-contract mobile subscribers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ymseeo
Body-worn cameras to be compulsory for bailiffs
The government says the move will help tackle "intimidation and aggression" used by some bailiffs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ss4h09
'I kept my multimillion dollar business secret'
Young entrepreneur Marcin Kleczynski secretly ran his business Malwarebytes from his college dormitory. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30PhoLL
Bianca Devins: The teenager whose murder was exploited for clicks
Images of Bianca Devins' death were widely shared online. Experts say this exposed a bigger problem. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YZxYIh
Hackers breach FSB contractor, expose Tor deanonymization project
Hackers breach FSB contractor, expose Tor deanonymization project 325 by ga-vu
FaceApp Now Owns Access to More Than 150M People's Faces and Names
FaceApp Now Owns Access to More Than 150M People's Faces and Names 348 by ElectronShak
Algae bio-curtains: Architects' radical solution to capture carbon
Scientists and architects in London have developed 'bio-curtains' to act as an alternative to urban trees. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30F9LYf
Cari Watterton gives her tips on how to get into the games industry
Young developer Cari Watterton, who works for a games firm located in Dundee, offers her tips for getting into the business from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xVpaHt
French sci-fi team called on to predict future threats
The "red team" will be employed to imagine future military threats – and how how to prevent them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32ypg5Y
The Week in Tech: Some Workers Hate Robots. Retraining May Change That.
By JAMIE CONDLIFFE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2JQaleT
YouTube: 'We don't take you down the rabbit hole'
In his first interview, YouTube's UK managing director defends the platform's algorithms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32DinAb
Police will 'struggle' to track criminals via 5G
European police forces are scrambling to develop tools that help them track criminals using 5G networks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XSzEa0
BritBox: ITV and BBC set out plans for new streaming service
Shows like Love Island, Gavin & Stacey and Victoria will be on ITV and the BBC's streaming service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yd87zl
London Underground to get full 4G coverage
Passengers will be able to make calls and go online anywhere on the Tube network by the mid-2020s. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30Ab4ro
Hovering, gliding drone takes-off and other tech news
BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the week's best technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ydzrh4
Car parts from weeds: The future of green motoring?
The motor industry is trying to reduce its carbon footprint in a number of innovative ways. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XOoxyY
Inventor Hovers Over Bastille Day Celebration
By EMMANUEL MACRON VIA STORYFUL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2M8ndzZ
Sorry, You Won’t Be Hovering Over Paris Anytime Soon
By HEATHER MURPHY from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/32CgG64
Microsoft Earnings: Tech’s Quiet Giant Keeps Its Focus on the Cloud
By KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2XNAnt3
At what time of day do famous programmers work?
At what time of day do famous programmers work? 465 by lionix
Is Huawei a Security Threat? Vietnam Isn’t Taking Any Chances
By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2JFqZz8
Qualcomm Is Fined Again by European Regulators for Antitrust Behavior
By REUTERS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2xS5d4v
'My $19 Uber ride cost 100 times that'
Passengers reportedly paid 100 times more than they should have after Uber's payments system goes awry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JBZ0jy
MPs call for halt to authorities' use of facial recognition
The House of Commons' Science and Technology raises concerns about accuracy and bias. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Z3Ls60
Moon hoax? Five reasons why the landings were real
Conspiracy theories surround the Moon landings but BBC Click seeks to dispel some of the myths. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y9nOaQ
The social media giant is accused of promoting videos arguing the Earth isn't round.
Many people who believe the Earth is not round first heard the idea on YouTube. But how important was the video-sharing website in helping the flat Earth movement grow? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xVwhQ0
Amazon Accidentally Sold $13k Camera Gear for $100 on Prime Day
Amazon Accidentally Sold $13k Camera Gear for $100 on Prime Day 427 by elijahparker
Netflix shares sink 10% as subscriber take-up slows
The video streaming pioneer blamed price rises for adding fewer paid subscribers than hoped. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xY1nqd
Instagram hides likes count in international test 'to remove pressure'
The number of likes is a measure of how well content is doing on the social media platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xUohih
FaceApp: Chuck Schumer asks for FBI investigation
Senior Democrat Chuck Schumer says the photo app's use of personal data is "deeply troubling". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YcyipT
Facebook’s Cryptocurrency Faces Second Day of Critical Hearings
By NATHANIEL POPPER and MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2XXPCL8
Notre-Dame came closer to collapsing than people knew
Notre-Dame came closer to collapsing than people knew 399 by Luc
Declined Proposal: A built-in Go error check function, “try”
Declined Proposal: A built-in Go error check function, “try” 458 by robfig
What every computer science major should know (2011)
What every computer science major should know (2011) 489 by rspivak
Amazon workers launch protests on Prime Day
Amazon workers launch protests on Prime Day 427 by pmoriarty
Can you trust FaceApp with your face?
An app that transforms photos of people's faces into younger and older versions has gone viral. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JCYGkT
The Sad Truth About Sleep-Tracking Devices and Apps
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2NXguLy
Covering Protests Where There Is a Distrust of Social Media
By DANIEL VICTOR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/32xxATl
Google suspends ticket site Viagogo from advertising
The move follows further legal action against the ticket resale website. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XRGsVy
Amazon Faces E.U. Inquiry Over Data From Independent Sellers
By KEVIN GRANVILLE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2JIXNpD
Google's Project Dragonfly 'terminated' in China
The firm's plan to launch a censored search engine in China had faced much criticism. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Sk43rI
Elon Musk reveals brain-hacking plans
Start-up NeuraLink wants to start testing its human computer interface on humans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XOCeJe
Data of 'nearly all adults' in Bulgaria stolen
A hacker targeted the Balkan country's tax agency and reportedly offered local media access to stolen data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Gg1MsO
Google Glass Has an Afterlife as a Device to Teach Autistic Children
By CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Yfvx7v
Education publisher Pearson to phase out print textbooks
Pearson says students will only be able to rent physical books as it makes all products "digital first". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2jZBVxw
The toy-sized satellites with an eye on the world
Small, cheap satellites can help us track pollution, crop yields and congestion like never before. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XQuVWw
Elon Musk’s Company Takes Baby Steps to Wiring Brains to the Internet
By JOHN MARKOFF from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Sna5Yz
‘I Don’t Trust You Guys’: Lawmakers Unite to Take Aim at Big Tech
By STEVE LOHR, MIKE ISAAC and NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2NW49ax
Disability emojis: Guide dog and wheelchair user made available
The Emojis have been released by Apple to represent disabled people better. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30ypzvN
'Cordless' Dyson fan advert falls foul of watchdog
The UK Advertising Standards Authority bans a Dyson ad for implying fan is cordless. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yan9G0
Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency attacked at Senate hearing
The tech giant's Libra digital currency is attacked by senators who say the company is not trusted. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lDwB37
Storm Area 51: US Air Force warns over Facebook event
More than a million people RSVP to an event calling for people to break into the Nevada base. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2li1ES5
Juventus to be called Piemonte Calcio in Fifa after PES deal
Fifa 20 will be the first game in 25 years not to feature the licence for Serie A champions Juventus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2k4D1rQ
Senators Grill Facebook Executive on Company’s Cryptocurrency Plans
By MIKE ISAAC and NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2jLzxKA
Daily Stormer founder 'should pay $14m' in damages, judge says
A magistrate recommends Andrew Anglin pay £14m to a Jewish woman over his harassment campaign. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lv0qmm
Trump: Google should be probed over China treason claim
President Trump tweets he will look into allegations made by the tech billionaire Peter Thiel. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lcRVMG
AI solves Rubik's Cube in under one second
An AI system teaches itself to solve the Rubik's Cube more quickly than any human. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2k8iUc9
Bianca Devins murder images flood Instagram
Instagram is struggling to remove graphic images of the body of a 17-year-old girl. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ldr5En
Don’t Scoff at Influencers. They’re Taking Over the World.
By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2k0oJIK
Florida DMV sells personal info to private companies, marketing firms
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Will ships without sailors be the future of trade?
May saw the world's first unmanned commercial shipping operation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LVHNmO
Facebook scam-busting service goes live
New tools to fight online scams are launched after a legal action by TV personality Martin Lewis. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lqJTQl
Epic Games Supports Blender Foundation with $1.2M
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Facebook's Libra could be misused, says treasury chief Mnuchin
Steven Mnuchin joins other powerful voices in warning that the cryptocurrency could be misused. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GfoW2B
To Break Google’s Monopoly on Search, Make Its Index Public
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A Feisty Google Adversary Tests How Much People Care About Privacy
By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2lb1YC7
Landfill is underrated and recycling overrated
Landfill is underrated and recycling overrated 442 by robertwiblin
Amazon workers launch protests on Prime Day
Thousands of workers are calling for better conditions as the retail giant's annual sale starts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JxIHnS
Politics of automation: Factory workers and robots
Humans and robots working together in a factory may excite some tech geeks, but worry others who fear job losses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SiizQO
Porn block: Margot James 'extremely sorry' for delay
"I know it sounds incompetent," Margot James says of age rules that should have started on Monday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NWo60L
Virgin Media probes why it blocked giant Gif site Imgur
The broadband provider had warned viewing some of Imgur's content could be a criminal offence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XLSP5e
Computer password inventor dies aged 93
Fernando Corbato also pioneered work on ways for lots of people to use the same computer simultaneously. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YTc61h
Eric Michels murder: 'Grindr thief' guilty of businessman murder
Gerald Matovu, who sold drugs to serial killer Stephen Port, gave his victim an overdose of GHB. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2jRgxuh
YouTube videos that have almost zero previous views
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University of Suffolk hosts all-female games jam
Organisers hope the "amazing" opportunity will help encourage more women into the gaming industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Lm4IZc
Norfolk village celebrates first transatlantic flight, 100 years on
The village of Pulham made history when it welcomed an airship's heroic crew. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NQhAbZ
AI pioneer Turing is the face of the new £50 note
The note - once called the currency of corrupt elites - gets a makeover with the image of a scientist. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xMO3VN
Monsters and power-ups in new go-kart experience
Drivers can score points by shooting virtual monsters while racing each other. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XKltUo
5G health risks: What's the evidence?
Exposure from mobile networks including 5G fall well below limits set by international regulators. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SgCxLW
Galileo sat-nav system experiences service outage
"Europe's GPS" goes offline as it grapples with a technical glitch in its ground infrastructure. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2jSdrGh
'My son spent £3,160 in one game'
As politicians call for more regulation, you share your stories about children spending money within games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JAewN8
Fighting Big Tech Makes for Some Uncomfortable Bedfellows
By NELLIE BOWLES from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2jDLVw0
Facebook is embedding tracking data inside the photos you download
Facebook is embedding tracking data inside the photos you download 476 by meerita
Reef rescue: Could this robot help save corals?
The submersible robot delivers baby corals to damaged areas allowing reefs to regenerate. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xO0sbW
Elsevier cuts off UC’s access to its academic journals
Elsevier cuts off UC’s access to its academic journals 423 by bookofjoe
Esports: Trying to make millions through video gaming
Top stars of Esports, or competitive video gaming, can earn millions of dollars a year doing without breaking a sweat. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2jLW9dR
Details of the Cloudflare outage on July 2, 2019
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Costa Rica has run on 100% renewable energy for 300 days
Costa Rica has run on 100% renewable energy for 300 days 363 by Biba89
No limit: AI poker bot is first to beat professionals at multiplayer game
No limit: AI poker bot is first to beat professionals at multiplayer game 508 by Anon84
Facebook Dodged a Bullet From the F.T.C. It Faces Many More.
By ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2jJ3RoY
Facial Recognition Tech Is Growing Stronger, Thanks to Your Face
By CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Sbq0cy