A two-person startup already uses twenty-eight other tools
A two-person startup already uses twenty-eight other tools 507 by ksj2114
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Could deepfakes be used to train office workers?
A consultancy that makes business training videos is advertising for a "deepfake expert". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3acMuBv
Cellphone Carriers Face $200 Million Fine for Not Protecting Location Data
By BY JENNIFER VALENTINO-DEVRIES from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2TscmTp
AI ethics plan agreed by Catholic Church and tech giants
The Church signed up to the future of AI - an ethical one - along with Microsoft and IBM. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32xNWfp
Programmers generate every possible melody in MIDI to prevent lawsuits
Programmers generate every possible melody in MIDI to prevent lawsuits 573 by jensgk
The Week in Tech: Coronavirus Disrupts the Industry
By BY MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Pxk1OV
Coronavirus: Amazon removes overpriced goods and fake cures
The retail giant is removing fake cures and tackling unreasonable price hikes amid public concern. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VvmzkH
Coronavirus: Plague Inc. game banned in China
Plague Inc. puts users in control of a disease which they must develop into a global pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VrjvG9
Robot taught empathy through pain, and other tech news
BBC Click’s Soila Apparicio looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3clwsYf
Coronavirus: Livestreaming karaoke and reality TV in virus-hit China
Reality shows in China have found creative ways to keep going while people are urged to stay home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32CIUhM
Why the Gov.uk Design System team changed the input type for numbers
Why the Gov.uk Design System team changed the input type for numbers 436 by joelanman
Age, Sex, Existing Conditions of Covid-19 Cases and Deaths
Age, Sex, Existing Conditions of Covid-19 Cases and Deaths 462 by davedx
DOJ plans to strike against encryption while the Techlash iron is hot
DOJ plans to strike against encryption while the Techlash iron is hot 431 by erwan
Cellphone Carriers May Face $200 Million in Fines for Selling Location Data
By BY JENNIFER VALENTINO-DEVRIES from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2VxpCZt
West Midlands to get access to ultrafast home broadband
The West Midlands gigabit switch-on is the largest in the UK, says Virgin Media, but comes at a price. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3anhCyD
Protecting whales from the noise people make in the ocean
Oil drilling and construction is creating a din for sealife - new tech is hoping to turn the volume down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/389xJy2
Let's Encrypt Has Issued a Billion Certificates
Let's Encrypt Has Issued a Billion Certificates 626 by jaas
Unions Push F.T.C. to Study if Amazon Warps the Economy
By BY KAREN WEISE AND DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2wfnfzK
Facebook, Google and Twitter Rebel Against Pakistan’s Censorship Rules
By BY VINDU GOEL AND SALMAN MASOOD from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/32vGGAs
Cloud Computing Is Not the Energy Hog That Had Been Feared
By BY STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3chmR4n
Google asked to justify Toronto 'digital-city' plan
Sister company Sidewalk Labs must explain why it has chosen digital solutions over non-digital ones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3adVNBt
YouTube 'not a public forum' with guaranteed free speech
First Amendment rights do not force YouTube to host or promote videos, a court rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2I15vLk
Clearview AI: Face-collecting company database hacked
Many law-enforcement agencies in the US use Clearview AI's facial-recognition technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32xB4pw
Founder of 8chan Faces Arrest on ‘Cyberlibel’ Charge
By BY DANIEL VICTOR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2PtZzPf
Tim Cooke says Apple's first Indian store to open 2021
The iPhone maker lags behind competitors in the world's second largest mobile phone market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VqMzxi
Microsoft Issues Financial Warning Because of Coronavirus
By BY KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/32w1LuK
How Delivery Apps Are Eating Up Your Budget
By BY BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2VAFuuv
Redcar council IT hack confirmed as ransomware attack
Redcar council's IT systems have been down for 19 days but "significant progress" is being made. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2viN6qC
Tokyo Olympics “looking at a cancellation” if coronavirus not contained
Tokyo Olympics “looking at a cancellation” if coronavirus not contained 482 by doppp
Tesla Autopilot crash driver 'was playing video game'
An Apple employee died after his semi-autonomous Tesla hit a concrete barrier. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3a3vkX9
An Intuitive Guide to Linear Algebra (2012)
An Intuitive Guide to Linear Algebra (2012) 579 by PNWChris
Disney blocks John Oliver’s new episode critical of India’s PM Modi
Disney blocks John Oliver’s new episode critical of India’s PM Modi 460 by pseudolus
We use Kubernetes and spot instances to reduce EC2 billing up to 80%
We use Kubernetes and spot instances to reduce EC2 billing up to 80% 470 by talonx
Cloudflare silently deleted my DNS records
Cloudflare silently deleted my DNS records 689 by iudqnolq
Katherine Johnson, NASA mathematician, has died at 101
Katherine Johnson, NASA mathematician, has died at 101 524 by uptown
EU Commission to staff: Switch to Signal messaging app
EU Commission to staff: Switch to Signal messaging app 489 by maxbaines
Smithsonian Releases 2.8M Images into Public Domain
Smithsonian Releases 2.8M Images into Public Domain 532 by ChrisArchitect
Etika mural becomes Pokemon Go spot in tribute to YouTuber
A New York City mural to deceased YouTuber Etika becomes a point of interest in video game Pokemon Go. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3901xyu
Pets 'go hungry' after smart feeder goes offline
The device, designed to schedule pets' food and control portions, appears to have been offline for seven days from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VkCPF1
Andreessen-Horowitz craps on “AI” startups from a great height
Andreessen-Horowitz craps on “AI” startups from a great height 622 by dostoevsky
Met Police chief defends facial recognition from 'ill-informed' critics
London's police chief says privacy risks are much smaller than "a knife through the chest". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Tfl9I1
Young drivers 'let down over insurance app faults'
Carrot uses phone data to measure braking and acceleration - but some say it often fails to work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3c4oulZ
What happens when the internet vanishes?
During a troublesome protest or tricky election, some countries just cut the online cord. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/380bN8l
Would you eat a 'steak' printed by robots?
3D printing is meeting some of the ambitions touted when the technology emerged 20 years ago. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HSqYpS
We found six critical PayPal vulnerabilities, and PayPal punished us for it
We found six critical PayPal vulnerabilities, and PayPal punished us for it 711 by teslademigod1
UK's 5G network well within safety limits, Ofcom tests find
Ofcom testing of the UK's 5G network finds radiation is at a "small fraction" of safe levels. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37TlzJu
Huawei Mate XS: Hands-on with the folding phone
BBC Click's Chris Fox tries out the folding Huawei Mate XS for the first time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HSPhUx
Google warns Huawei owners against 'sideloading' its apps
The Android owner says circumventing the Huawei ban is a major security risk. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2STk6P5
Mathematics for the Adventurous Self-Learner
Mathematics for the Adventurous Self-Learner 579 by nsainsbury
As the Start-Up Boom Deflates, Tech Is Humbled
By BY ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2w0KLjU
YouTuber ‘became better human’ after race row
The 24-year-old was fired from a film inspired by Black Lives Matter in 2018 after a video resurfaced of him using racial language. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2T7YD3P
Wales considers online GCSE exams
The new head of Wales' exam watchdog believes "significantly more" tests could be sat online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3a2MILH
Which of these Amazon Prime purchases are real?
Which of these Amazon Prime purchases are real? 541 by zdw
Guide to running Elasticsearch in production
Guide to running Elasticsearch in production 502 by thunderbong
Spain builds submarine 70 tons too heavy due to wrong decimal (2013)
Spain builds submarine 70 tons too heavy due to wrong decimal (2013) 237 by EndXA
CPU Cooler Testing Methodology – A Long Road
Forward Onto A New Methodology The intent of our CPU cooler testing methodology is to recreate real world yet repeatable testing conditions in order to comparatively benchmark competing heatsinks, AIOs and other cooling devices. We have decided to move well beyond the “slap a heatsink on a test bench and log results”. Testing Environment Whereas we previously tested on an open, horizontally oriented test bench which relied on ambient air temperatures to create a stable testing environment, we have decided to move towards a different approach. After consulting with a mechanical engineer* who specializes in heat transfer as well as several OEM heatsink manufacturers we have validated the open system with the motherboard in a horizontal position can create artificially inflated results in certain situations. This is due to the following factors: The cooler placed vertically can allow it to wick away heat from the processor in a more efficient manner versus it being placed in ...
How lake gases are powering homes in Rwanda
Methane is being extracted from Lake Kivu in Rwanda to generate electricity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2T7nHrL
'Mad' Mike Hughes dies after crash-landing homemade rocket
"Mad" Mike Hughes, 64, wanted to launch himself into space to prove that the Earth was flat. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VdBccb
Stormont: Bidding war is under way for budget funding
Ministers and their officials are staking a claim for what they need to stave off several crises. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38VisSA
Digital Edits, a Paid Army: Bloomberg Is ‘Destroying Norms’ on Social Media
By BY SHEERA FRENKEL AND DAVEY ALBA from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/38SzOj3
Discord is not an acceptable choice for free software projects
Discord is not an acceptable choice for free software projects 490 by rauhl
Scientists use ML to find an antibiotic able to kill superbugs in mice
Scientists use ML to find an antibiotic able to kill superbugs in mice 424 by adventured
DigitalOcean raises $100M in debt as it scales toward revenue of $300M
DigitalOcean raises $100M in debt as it scales toward revenue of $300M 473 by drchiu
Email address charges branded 'daylight robbery'
Ofcom is asking why broadband firms charge people to keep old email addresses after switching providers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PfwIOn
Google Reaches Document Protection Deal in Antitrust Fight
By BY DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2HXbH7f
Study finds quarter of climate change tweets from bots
Researchers at Brown University found bots were far more likely to post tweets denying climate change. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VnB7Tt
Amazon let a fraudster keep my Sony A74 IV and refunded him
Amazon let a fraudster keep my Sony A74 IV and refunded him 451 by ProAm
Radical hydrogen-boron reactor leapfrogs current nuclear fusion tech
Radical hydrogen-boron reactor leapfrogs current nuclear fusion tech 505 by chris_overseas
Google sued by New Mexico over claims it spies on US students
Pupils in New Mexico allegedly have had their online data tracked, says the state's attorney general. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32h9fld
Scientists discover powerful antibiotic using AI
Researchers claim it could be used to kill some of the world's deadliest bacteria. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38N9mHL
Nintendo: Animal Crossing fans upset by cloud restrictions
Nintendo confirms its new Animal Crossing game will not let players save progress to the cloud. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37JAZjr
The Week in Tech: Coronavirus Hits Apple’s Financial Forecast
By BY NELLIE BOWLES from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2vXyCw7
Robots gain lessons in hot dogs and other tech news
BBC Click’s Paul Carter looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SXzyso
Can computer translators ever beat speaking a foreign tongue?
Developers say you can now converse effortlessly using translation tech, but others are not so sure. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37Qt7Nn
Real-time, in-camera background compositing in The Mandalorian
Real-time, in-camera background compositing in The Mandalorian 508 by ashin
Let's Encrypt has turned on stricter validation requirements
Let's Encrypt has turned on stricter validation requirements 454 by mmoez
ADS-B Exchange – Co-op of unfiltered flight data
ADS-B Exchange – Co-op of unfiltered flight data 428 by AWildC182
New Mexico Sues Google Over Children’s Privacy Violations
By BY NATASHA SINGER AND DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2PbuEqF
Data breach hits agency overseeing White House communications
The personal data of about 200,000 people is exposed in a cyber-attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38M2ytS
Lawrence Tesler, Pioneer of Personal Computing, Dies at 74
By BY JOHN MARKOFF from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2uT4r9x
Thousands of mobiles and laptops lost by UK government in a year
At least 2,004 government mobiles were lost or stolen in a year, more than a third from the MoD. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32cSis1
The man who can make music with his mind
Academic and electronic musician Bertolt Meyer has hacked into his prosthetic arm and connected it to his synth. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Pc3nUX
UK says Russia's GRU behind massive Georgia cyber-attack
The UK Foreign Office said October's attack was designed to undermine Georgia's sovereignty. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2V679D1
ISS World: Hack leaves half a million employees without computers
ISS World, a major facilities provider, has been hit by an apparent ransomware attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PaLZQv
Samsung explains mystery alert sent overnight
The company says it sent the strange "1" alert to Samsung devices by mistake. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2T4xAX4
Instagram influencers pranking the internet:
An Instagram influencer has faked a holiday to Bali to show followers not to believe everything they see on social media. But how does it compare to these other epic social media pranks? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38NCT3W
IRS sues Facebook for $9B, says company offshored profits to Ireland
IRS sues Facebook for $9B, says company offshored profits to Ireland 401 by TwoFactor
Internet Society told to halt .org sale by its own advisory council
Internet Society told to halt .org sale by its own advisory council 394 by sohkamyung
Larry Tesler: Computer scientist behind cut, copy and paste dies aged 74
Larry Tesler was responsible for many of the innovations that made personal computing accessible. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38GLJ3y
MGM hack exposes personal data of 10.6 million guests
Celebrities including Justin Bieber were among those whose data was stolen, one report said. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38HNvRL
Facebook boss faces 'blow-dried armpit' jibes
Mark Zuckerberg faced jibes on social media over a claim that he has staff blow-dry his armpits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vRuzkU
Face-scanning software could unlock your future smartphone
TrinamiX has developed a facial recognition software that they say could provide better security. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38JWMJ7
Your Doorbell Camera Spied on You. Now What?
By BY BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2VgShSH
Should your email say if you're he, she or they?
Firms are encouraging staff to make sharing which personal pronouns they use an everyday practice. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39JzbIx
Ransomware-hit US gas pipeline shut for two days
The entire pipeline was closed after the cyber-security incident. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SIxHsk
Guernsey Victorian shop manager quits over adding barcodes
When asked to modernise and have barcodes on stock of sweets Elizabeth Lihou said "I couldn't do it". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vOodCR
Almost everything on computers is perceptually slower than it was in 1983
Almost everything on computers is perceptually slower than it was in 1983 392 by LinuxBender
TikTok 'family safety mode' gives parents some app control
A new mode links parents' TikTok accounts to their child's, and gives control over some features. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37CThD7
BT account scammers jailed for £358k fraud
The group infiltrated more than 2,000 BT customer accounts and used the details to buy luxury goods. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HCzjh9
EU plans new rules for AI but experts seek more detail
Campaigners had hoped details of a crackdown on facial recognition would be published. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vLhp9d
Computer vision basics in Excel, using just formulas
Computer vision basics in Excel, using just formulas 456 by alok-g
Aircraft, Big and Small, Are Changing Our Relationship With Flight
By BY CHRISTINE NEGRONI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2V5ErSM
Facebook expresses 'deep concern' after Singapore orders page block
Facebook said it was "legally compelled" to block access to a page under new "fake news" laws. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P6hkUh
Uber closes LA office and outsources to Manila
The ride-hailing firm will close its downtown LA customer support office to focus on larger centres. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P2GpQ4
Ring doorbell makes two-factor verification mandatory
Amazon's video doorbell system has faced criticism for not having more robust security for users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/327eW4X
Facebook asks for a moat of regulations it already meets
Facebook asks for a moat of regulations it already meets 330 by ajaviaad
Photographer sues Getty Images for $1B for being billed for her own photo (2016)
Photographer sues Getty Images for $1B for being billed for her own photo (2016) 401 by vezycash
North Carolina Facebook page labelled fake news
The North Carolina Breaking News page accumulated more than 50,000 followers in less than a month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2STIEX8
Kickstarter Employees Vote to Unionize
By BY KATE CONGER AND NOAM SCHEIBER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/38GbiBw
Tesla's Elon Musk swipes at Porsche-buying Bill Gates
The Microsoft founder said in an interview that he liked Tesla but had chosen a Porsche as his first electric car. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bJCp0N
Soros calls for Zuckerberg and Sandberg to leave Facebook
In a letter to the Financial Times, the billionaire argues they should be removed from their roles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SD70W7
Twitter locks WikiLeaks account days before Assange's extradition hearing
Twitter locks WikiLeaks account days before Assange's extradition hearing 382 by akvadrako
Why your new work colleague could be a robot
Better sight, better hands and more intelligence are allowing robots to take on more and more jobs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38Dikae
Apple warns coronavirus will hurt iPhones supplies
The tech giant says it is "experiencing a slower return to normal conditions" in China than expected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2u5roFS
Apple Warns That Coronavirus Will Hurt Revenue
By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/39IT2b4
How These Things Work – A book about CS from first principles (2016)
How These Things Work – A book about CS from first principles (2016) 548 by falava
South Korea switching their 3.3M PCs to Linux
South Korea switching their 3.3M PCs to Linux 424 by bitxbitxbitcoin
Rules to run a software startup with minimum hassle
Rules to run a software startup with minimum hassle 529 by joisig
Jeff Bezos Commits $10 Billion to Address Climate Change
By BY KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2u7rHAb
Jeff Bezos: World's richest man pledges $10bn to fight climate change
The Amazon boss and world's richest man gives 8% of his fortune to fight the planet's "biggest threat". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wpY51I
Folding phone screens bubble and scratch, tests find
Reviewers find more durability issues in new handsets from Samsung and Motorola. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vJvgwA
Police force denies creating 'child hacker' poster
The poster said the authorities should be told about children who had tools used by cyber-security experts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37CYVoC
Israeli soldiers duped by Hamas 'fake women' phone ruse
Hamas militants hacked dozens of smartphones by posing as female admirers, Israel's military says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UXYkeE
HQ Trivia: App ends with drunken broadcast after 'running out of money'
A buyout collapsed, leading to the app closing and a presenter paying for final game's $5 prize. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OY5MCs
Can we fix our way out of the growing e-waste problem?
Levels of electrical and electronic waste are expected to more than double by 2050, according to the UN. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SysAuN
Amazon: Suspect child car seats found for sale on its store again
Trading standards officers are probing the products, which Amazon has now removed from sale. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uQKGze
The doctors and lawyers giving advice on TikTok
The BBC meets the medics and lawyers across America who are using the app to help educate the public. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HwhSi6
Tesla: German court halts work on new 'Gigafactory'
Environmentalists win a temporary injunction against forest clearance for a new "Gigafactory". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/321zmfC
Silicon Valley Heads to Europe, Nervous About New Rules
By BY ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2UWCTdZ
FDA clears ‘world’s first’ portable, low-cost MRI
FDA clears ‘world’s first’ portable, low-cost MRI 400 by apsec112
Why the world needs 'Instagrans'
A new generation of influencers are making their mark on social media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39zrxAD
Mark Zuckerberg: Facebook boss urges tighter regulation
Mark Zuckerberg says social media firms should not decide what counts as legitimate free speech. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39DRvD3
Signs you’re working in a feature factory
Signs you’re working in a feature factory 577 by aphextron
The dystopian world of software engineering interviews
The dystopian world of software engineering interviews 494 by asangha
Signal is finally bringing its secure messaging to the masses
Signal is finally bringing its secure messaging to the masses 440 by jmsflknr
The fake 'kitchen hacks' with billions of views
Kitchen hacks and baking videos are hugely popular on YouTube - but do all the tips actually work? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HqAb8o
New Twitter filter deletes naked pictures from messages
The developers said they were in talks to expand the filter to other social media platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wiVQx7
18-year-old personal website, built with Frontpage and still updated
18-year-old personal website, built with Frontpage and still updated 425 by fbn79
Facebook say influencer memes are not political ads
The social media giant said memes paid for by political campaigns should be labelled as branded content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SOTnCh
Activate This ‘Bracelet of Silence,’ and Alexa Can’t Eavesdrop
By BY KASHMIR HILL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/38F2GuU
Japan has 33k businesses at least a century old
Japan has 33k businesses at least a century old 475 by kawera
Apple store workers should be paid for time waiting to be searched, court rules
Apple store workers should be paid for time waiting to be searched, court rules 447 by danso
Facebook Dating launch blocked in Europe after it fails to show privacy workings
Facebook Dating launch blocked in Europe after it fails to show privacy workings 346 by ajaviaad
Huawei labels US call intercept claims as 'utter nonsense'
A newspaper claimed the tech giant could intercept phone calls - something it says is impossible. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bMTU0a
The Week in Tech: Are Smartphones Interesting Again?
By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/37rmwZp
Redcar cyber-attack: council using pen and paper
More than 135,000 UK residents left without online public services after hackers take out computers from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vtYOhY
Fortnite boss says game loot boxes 'cause harm'
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says the industry is putting profits over players. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31RZNEC
Facebook removes 'foreign interference' operations from Iran and Russia
The Russian operation focused on Ukraine and the Iranian network posted about the US 2020 presidential election. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37rAk6j
Consumer contract changes 'could save customers money'
Internet, pay-TV and phone customers will now be offered the best deals when their contracts end. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OU1PPo
Facebook boss 'happy to pay more tax in Europe'
Mark Zuckerberg says he understands the "frustration about how tech companies are taxed in Europe". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HoLY78
Huawei: US issues new charges of racketeering and theft
US prosecutors have added racketeering and theft to a list of charges against the embattled telecoms company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38ofeH2
Electric skateboard victim 'did not know risks', wife says
Annabel Visser said her husband Bradley had not known the laws around using electric skateboards. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38s5WtM
Court rules that people can't be locked up indefinitely for refusing to decrypt
Court rules that people can't be locked up indefinitely for refusing to decrypt 431 by danso
Becoming a high performing software developer working from your bedroom
Becoming a high performing software developer working from your bedroom 600 by kevinpaladin
Would you trust a vet to diagnose your pet by video?
New video services allow pet owners to get expert advice 24/7, but they still have limitations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UP2dlW
Google ordered to reveal author of Australian dentist's bad review
The Australian court ruling forces the US firm to hand over details about the anonymous poster. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37nl3Du
Facebook quitters report more life satisfaction, less depression and anxiety
Facebook quitters report more life satisfaction, less depression and anxiety 508 by ericdanielski
Amazon wins injunction in US 'Jedi' contract fight
A US judge hits pause on the US government contract after a challenge from Amazon. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uHoHdS
WHO says fake coronavirus claims causing 'infodemic'
A representative from the World Health Organization wants tech firms to fight fake news on coronavirus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UL6d77
I Add 3-25 Seconds of Latency to Every Site I Visit
I Add 3-25 Seconds of Latency to Every Site I Visit 683 by curuinor
Siding With Amazon, Judge Halts Work on Microsoft’s Pentagon Contract
By BY KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2UNCgTJ
MWC phone show cancellation a 'nightmare' for firms
One business owner says Mobile World Congress was "much more than a trade show". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SH5TDx
Wearable to spot Alzheimer's being developed
Five million healthy volunteers will be used to map signs of the disease years before symptoms develop. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37sqfFT
China's phone industry urged to 'get back to work'
Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun urges action as analysts predict a 10% fall in global shipments in the wake of Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HjroVZ
Facebook Dating delayed after row with regulator
Facebook planned to launch its European dating app ahead of Valentine's Day - before a row erupted. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SlFVGS
No person who was born blind has ever been diagnosed with schizophrenia
No person who was born blind has ever been diagnosed with schizophrenia 518 by SZJX
Android co-creator's phone company Essential to close
Andy Rubin's Essential says it will cease operations after finding "no clear path forward". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bzyWSn
New Yorkers Face a Training Gap for Tech Jobs, but a Study Finds Hope
By BY STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/31SIh31
Transgender users accuse TikTok of censorship
The short-form video platform has been unable to explain why some content has been taken down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SDQ9RZ
Andy Rubin’s Start-Up, Essential Products, Shuts Down
By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI AND ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2P46MFx
Apple engineer killed in Tesla crash had previously complained about autopilot
Apple engineer killed in Tesla crash had previously complained about autopilot 512 by jelliclesfarm
A Thorn in YouTube’s Side Digs In Even Deeper
By BY KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Hiph4C
Coronavirus: More big names pull out of MWC conference
Nokia, BT, and Vodafone are the latest to withdraw, citing concerns about the new coronavirus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UJVgTe
Britain to Create Regulator for Internet Content
By BY ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/38lcwSx
Cyber-crime profits reached $3.5bn in 2019, says FBI
People fall victim to email scams, ransomware and tech support fraud. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SR0g67
Shit – An implementation of Git using POSIX shell
Shit – An implementation of Git using POSIX shell 487 by kick
Ask HN: What are some books where the reader learns by building projects?
Ask HN: What are some books where the reader learns by building projects? 633 by Shosty123
US telecoms giants get $26bn takeover green light
A judge ruled that the merger of T-Mobile US and Sprint would not mean higher prices for customers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38lRjrF
Swiss machines 'used to spy on governments for decades'
Secret control of a Swiss device enabled the US and Germany to collect classified information, reports say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OLMZKJ
Samsung Z Flip: What's the point of the foldable phone?
Vloggers and selfie addicts may like the new form-factor, but does it do enough to justify its price? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31MXliT
Google starts appeal against £2bn shopping fine
The case of Google versus the European Commission will be heard in Luxembourg over three days. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UFxtE1
Ofcom set to be given power to police social media in UK
Tech firms will need to ensure that illegal content is quickly removed from their platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HfDbED
Foldable Phones Are Here. Do We Really Want Them?
By BY BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2UUkkqT
Tech giants face probe into deals going back a decade
Regulators will look at whether Amazon, Apple, Alphabet, Facebook and Microsoft stifled competition. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UI4EXx
How the CIA used Crypto AG encryption devices to spy on countries for decades
How the CIA used Crypto AG encryption devices to spy on countries for decades 444 by allard
F.T.C. Broadens Review of Tech Giants, Homing In on Their Deals
By BY CECILIA KANG AND DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/31MiN7w
Samsung Galaxy S20 and Z Flip launch under shadow of coronavirus
Flagship 5G handset has 100x zoom camera and records 8K video while 4G foldable has clamshell design. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UKg2C4
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra zoom put to the test
BBC Click's Lara Lewington goes hands-on with Samsung's latest smartphone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38k4r0G
“We already store data. In a database. It works well”
“We already store data. In a database. It works well” 556 by susam
Coronavirus: Intel and Vivo pull out of MWC tech show
There are also reports that the organisers of Mobile World Congress are considering whether to cancel the event. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bsboP6
Jules Verne’s Most Famous Books Were Part of a 54-Volume Masterpiece
Jules Verne’s Most Famous Books Were Part of a 54-Volume Masterpiece 368 by vo2maxer
West Africa's first drone corridor has opened in Njala
West Africa's first drone corridor, in Njala, could transform Sierra Leone's healthcare. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vq4edv
Ocean Infinity: Exploration company goes for robot boats at scale
Uncrewed Surface vessels are the future on water, just as are driverless cars are on land. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UDh6I1
I ordered a box of boxes from The Packaging Wholesalers via Amazon.ca
I ordered a box of boxes from The Packaging Wholesalers via Amazon.ca 476 by jellicle
Ask HN: What's the best resource for learning modern x64 assembly?
Ask HN: What's the best resource for learning modern x64 assembly? 476 by ssklash
Dangerous domain corp.com goes up for sale
Dangerous domain corp.com goes up for sale 399 by DemiGuru
Dogs poop in alignment with Earth’s magnetic field, study finds (2014)
Dogs poop in alignment with Earth’s magnetic field, study finds (2014) 342 by pionerkotik
China launches coronavirus 'close contact detector' app
The announcement highlights the high level of Chinese government surveillance of its citizens. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HgDUoQ
Blockchain: The revolution that hasn't quite happened
Blockchain was hyped as a secure and cheap way to store or retrieve data, but it is yet to take off. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SeEIAY
White House Earmarks New Money for A.I. and Quantum Computing
By BY CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2UHDKPA
Amazon Looks to Question Trump in Pentagon Contracting Case
By BY KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2OFCM2b
Microsoft begins showing an anti-Firefox ad in the Windows 10 start menu
Microsoft begins showing an anti-Firefox ad in the Windows 10 start menu 662 by milankragujevic
Equifax: US charges four Chinese military officers over huge hack
Nearly 150m Americans had personal data compromised in the hack of credit rating giant Equifax. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37eErT1
Man who helped the Queen send her first email dies
Computer scientist Peter Kirstein guided the Queen into the internet era - in 1976. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SxMTY9
Pitch@Palace removes Prince Andrew's name from site
The Dragons' Den-style scheme for entrepreneurs has further distanced itself from its Royal founder. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39nTGuc
Linux 5.6 is the most exciting kernel in years
Linux 5.6 is the most exciting kernel in years 582 by alexellisuk
Bill Gates 'not buying our hydrogen yacht'
The firm behind a concept hydrogen-powered luxury yacht says reports of Mr Gates' order are incorrect. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OH54cQ
Samsung surprises with Galaxy Flip Z Oscars reveal
The tech giant showed off its latest venture ahead of announcing the phone on 11 February. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HbfD3S
Robot blocks leap, roll and climb to work together
Researchers at MIT have developed robots that can self-assemble to form various structures. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OFIuRW
'I remember the roaches walking across the floor'
When Rob Bernshteyn and his family escaped the Soviet Union, they initially found the US was worse. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OH1xes
‘I was raped at 14, and the video ended up on a porn site’
When Rose Kalemba was raped, it took her months to persuade a porn website to remove the video. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bo0GsV
Coronavirus: Amazon pulls out of major tech show
The company is the latest firm to withdraw from Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UE9iG4
Ransomware Attacks Grow, Crippling Cities and Businesses
By BY NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2H7AdSm
In Amazon’s Bookstore, No Second Chances for the Third Reich
By BY DAVID STREITFELD from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2vnpLn9
He Combs the Web for Russian Bots. That Makes Him a Target.
By BY ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2UCyDA0
Huawei: UK 5G concerns 'a witch-hunt' says Chinese ambassador
Its UK ambassador criticises Tory politicians opposed to the firm's role in the UK's mobile network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UCeTww
'You're a good dog': Robo-pup helps people with dementia
The robot is used as part of a live animal therapy treatment to help encourage emotional attachment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31FDBO8
Tesla remotely removed autopilot features from used Tesla without notice
Tesla remotely removed autopilot features from used Tesla without notice 473 by t23
No engineer has ever sued because of constructive post-interview feedback
No engineer has ever sued because of constructive post-interview feedback 503 by leeny
My productivity app for the past 12 years has been a single .txt file
My productivity app for the past 12 years has been a single .txt file 634 by lazyjeff
Portl's 'holoportation booth' lets users beam-in live and life-sized
The projection display is able to show pre-recorded video or live images broadcast from another location. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/374u9oo
Huawei: Senior Tories want Huawei 'ruled out' of 5G plans
They say there are alternatives to the Chinese firm and want Tory MPs to raise their concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37aFIKN
Facebook's Twitter and Instagram accounts hacked
The social media giant restores its account after a Dubai-based hacking group temporarily took over. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3blkH3c
Apple fined for slowing down old iPhones
Apple agrees to pay a £21m fine in France for not making it clear that it slowed down old iPhones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S8uPVJ
Call of Duty London event will be like an 'exciting, rowdy football match'
Esports host Lottie Van-Praag on why having a home team could change how fans experience live shows. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3983uIO
Coronavirus: iPhone manufacturer Foxconn to make masks
The world's biggest electronics maker aims to produce two million surgical masks a month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31wxOdD
The Week in Tech: Companies Make Their Pitch to the Police
By BY ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2UArobQ
Reverse engineering my router's firmware with binwalk
Reverse engineering my router's firmware with binwalk 652 by sprado
Lumiere’s Train gets 4K treatment and other news
BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at some the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bhLrle
Online anger after coronavirus whistleblower dies
Dr Li's death has sparked unprecedented levels of grief and mistrust on Chinese social media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S4V8vJ
Self-driving delivery van ditches 'human controls'
Robotics firm Nuro has been given a first of its kind exemption to test the vehicle on US roads. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/376KAR7
Rise of Skywalker: How we brought Carrie Fisher back
Visual effects supervisor, Roger Guyett, on the challenges of digitally recreating the actress. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S8z5EF
Uber sees path to profit despite $1.1bn loss
Spending to expand its Uber Eats food delivery business impacted the firm's bottom line. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bkpXnF
Uber Posts Faster Growth, but Loses $1.1 Billion
By BY KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3bgOiuB
Open-Plan Offices Are the Dumbest Management Fad of All Time
Open-Plan Offices Are the Dumbest Management Fad of All Time 543 by simonebrunozzi
An Algorithm That Grants Freedom, or Takes It Away
By BY CADE METZ AND ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2SmHyCZ
Russian disinformation 'ongoing problem' says FBI chief
Christopher Wray tells US lawmakers China is also engaged in disinformation campaigns on social media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31ynLV7
Xbox says Nintendo and Sony no longer main rivals
Xbox chief Phil Spencer says he now considers Amazon and Google to be bigger competition. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bjmUMu
Climate change: Clean tech 'won't solve warming in time'
Breakthrough technologies cannot be relied on to help the UK meet its climate targets, a report says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UoMY30
Everything you need to know about Fifa eClub World Cup
The Fifa eClub World Cup starts on Friday in Italy will see 24 teams from all over the world battling it out to be crowned the winner. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/384XOiu
Tesla warns that coronavirus will hit China deliveries
The firm's share price slumped 17% after an executive said deliveries of the Model 3 would be delayed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uoDZUH
Buses: Government unveils £50m plan to create first all-electric bus town
Local authorities can bid for the money to pay for a new fleet of up to 200 electric buses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/398amWD
Child-Welfare Activists Attack Facebook Over Encryption Plans
By BY KATIE BENNER AND MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2v3CWJX
NSPCC urges Facebook to stop encryption plans
The social media giant is facing a backlash over plans to encrypt messages across its platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37XGImJ
The Irishman: How we made the actors decades younger
How actors Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci were digitally de-aged. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vUEpCP
Uber self-driving cars allowed back on California roads
It is a revival of the firm's self-driving programme, which was scaled back after a fatal crash. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2v72VQG
Finland to give dads same parental leave as mums
Finland to give dads same parental leave as mums 463 by SJSque
Data Driving New Approaches to Transportation
By BY NORMAN MAYERSOHN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2uk45bq
Windows 10 users hit by Search bar fault
Users are calling on Microsoft to rectify the issue, which makes it harder to find files on PCs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/372CYPo
Apple patent explores crease-free folding phone
The technology giant's new patent sets out to eliminate the biggest issues with foldable devices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2tvR2mW
How to Take Control of Your Notifications
By BY J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2vTU8Cb
Ad-targeting should be made transparent, data ethics body says
Online political ads should be more tightly regulated, a data ethics body says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36Z98LK
Coronavirus: LG pulls out of Mobile World Congress
The tech firm has cancelled its appearance at Mobile World Congress due to the virus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37WyLOC
Data Driving New Approaches to Transportation
By BY NORMAN MAYERSOHN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3b8ONXT
Epoch Times, Punished by Facebook, Gets a New Megaphone on YouTube
By BY KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2UpEFDV
Green light for UK commercial telecoms Moon mission
The Lunar Pathfinder spacecraft will sell communications services to other missions at the Moon. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/380tllP
I found a WhatsApp security flaw that allowed hackers to read the file system
I found a WhatsApp security flaw that allowed hackers to read the file system 434 by ccmpx
Demand for Disney+ exceeds expectations
The service is Disney's answer to competition from Netflix. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31BkaWJ
Could a hand washing robot help save lives?
Pepe, the robot offers hygiene advice from the World Health Organisation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38bMu44
Firefox Preview adds support for recommended extensions, including uBlock Origin
Firefox Preview adds support for recommended extensions, including uBlock Origin 402 by Aissen
Rockstar Games founder Dan Houser leaves studio
Dan Houser founded the studio behind Grand Theft Auto with his brother in 1998. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ba8f6p
Mobile operators clash on 'notspots' costs
A key meeting will be held on Wednesday to hammer out the details of sharing rural networks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31pg2ZL
Tesla's self driving algorithm's overlay [video]
Tesla's self driving algorithm's overlay [video] 627 by belltaco
Microsoft Teams outage due to expired certificate
Microsoft Teams outage due to expired certificate 327 by stygiansonic
TeamViewer stores user passwords in registry, encrypted with hard-coded key
TeamViewer stores user passwords in registry, encrypted with hard-coded key 426 by reiichiroh
Coronavirus Forces World’s Largest Work-from-Home Experiment
Coronavirus Forces World’s Largest Work-from-Home Experiment 607 by adventured
Google sorry for private-video-sharing bug
The tech giant said some people exporting their Google Photos ended up with other people's videos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OqDfFC
Google has a backdoor to track individual users per Chrome installation ID
Google has a backdoor to track individual users per Chrome installation ID 784 by rvnx
The Only Safe Election Is a Low-Tech Election
By BY KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2uZpKG7
Author Stephen King quits Facebook
He cites fake news and privacy concerns as the reasons he is abandoning the social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OqZr26
Tool to Help Journalists Spot Doctored Images Is Unveiled by Jigsaw
By BY DAVEY ALBA from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2RZ5ehL
'State actors' may have accessed Twitter contacts
A flaw in a feature that allows users to upload contact details could have revealed phone numbers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RVORCp
Petrol and diesel car sales ban brought forward to 2035
The government plans to bring changes forward by five years to help the UK reach climate targets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/396tEf2
Sims 4: 20 years of The Sims - a timeline
From The Sims to The Sims 4 - check out our timeline on the history of The Sims! from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36Tayr1
Sims: 20th anniversary - from The Sims to The Sims 4 - a brief history
The Sims is celebrating its 20th anniversary today! But how did it become one of the world's best-selling games? We've been finding out... from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Oph6aI
Diversity in gaming: Industry promises to improve
Women are significantly under-represented in gaming, leaving some people with "no-one to look up to". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RVleBd
The many meanings of the pinched fingers emoji
The latest wave of emoji have arrived, and one particular 'Italian' icon is raising questions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36PGNr7
IBM, Marriott and Mickey Mouse Take On Tech’s Favorite Law
By BY DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2v1ICEp
App glitch blamed for Iowa caucus results delay
Democratic officials stress the unprecedented holdup is a "reporting issue" and not a "hack". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3b5v1fI
Top Antitrust Official Is Said to Recuse Himself From Google Inquiry
By BY CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3b5tt5j