The report shows improvements on tackling problems like false information, fake accounts and voter suppression. Facebook shares progress on civil rights audit: 'We need to do more' – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBetteridge’s Law holds that any headline that ends in a question mark can be answered with a “No.” We’re not sure that [Mr. Betteridge] was exactly correct, though, since 3D-printed stators can work successfully for BLDC motors, for certain values of success. It’s not that [GreatScott!] isn’t aware that 3D-printed motors are a thing; after all,
Read MoreFacebook and Twitter are facing an avalanche of criticism about Russian interference. Social media in crisis: After Senate reports, Facebook apologizes, NAACP leads protest, Trump attacks Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreThe goal is to deploy its AV platform in 2021. Luminar lends lidar know-how to Audi's self-driving startup AID – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThat’s the lowest price to date on this powerhouse portable. Plus: more great game deals and the last vacuum/mop you’ll ever need? The Dell Vostro 15-inch Core i7 laptop is just 9 with this stackable code – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA little extra power never hurts. GMC Sierra AT4 Off-Road Performance Package beefs up for the dirt – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Chinese tech giant cultivated a hard-charging spirit in its quest for world dominance. Some employees may have been pushed too far. Huawei’s ‘Wolf Culture’ Helped It Grow, and Got It Into Trouble Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe New York attorney general’s office, which brought the suit, said Charter will pay $62.5 million directly to customers. Charter is returning .5 million to New Yorkers over slow Internet speeds in what regulators call the biggest ISP refund ever Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreWhile a Space Force would need congressional approval, President Trump could establish a command, which Vice President Pence said would be led by a four-star general and consolidate the 18,000 military and civilian personnel who work on national security issues in space. As it works toward creating Trump’s Space Force, White House directs Pentagon to
Read MoreEngineers built a tank identical to the Space Launch System tank that will be flown on Exploration Mission-1, the first flight of Space Launch System and the Orion spacecraft for testing. Testing the Space Launch System Source: NASA
Read MoreCryptocurrency scams are getting more old-school with every week that passes. Hacks seem to be too difficult these days and old-fashioned threats are becoming the way of the crypto-criminal. According to emails seen by Bleeping Computer, scammers are now threatening victims with a hitman if they don’t pay $4,000 in Bitcoin to call off the
Read MoreFacebook and other websites save the photos, text and other information you provide, even if you change your mind. Experts worry that means users could unthinkingly offer up sensitive data they weren’t ready to fully share. Start a post, then delete it? Many websites save it anyway. Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreThe Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) has identified a fresh batch of cryptocurrency scams. It has added a swathe of new sites to its blockchain blacklist, expanding it to 113 dodgy domains. In a special warning to local investors, FSMA declared it prudent for Belgians to keep a serving of moules-frites between themselves and the
Read MoreWhether your enterprising kid is eight or 80, the Arduino Uno Ultimate Starter Kit and Course Bundle ($45 with promo code: MERRY15, an 85 percent discount right now from TNW Deals) not only inspires loads of ultra-cool electronic gadget glee, but fires the imagination about everything it can ultimately create. Start building fun and innovative
Read More{$inline_image}Think of an internet meme and you’ll probably smile. The most memorable viral images are usually funny, from Distracted Boyfriend to classics like Grumpy Cat. But some memes have a much more sinister meaning. They might look as innocuous as a frog, but are in fact symbols of hate. And as memes have become more
Read MoreMobile phones “instill students with unhealthy ideology,” said a state-run paper in the North, where many users have found ways around official information controls. North Korea, Fearing K-Pop and Porn, Warns Against Smartphones’ Influence Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreBut Microsoft only recommends advanced users grab the update. Windows 10 October 2018 Update now 'fully available' to download says Microsoft Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreA look at posts from the Internet Research Agency reveals that the group used Instagram for several distinct purposes. The Shift: Russian Trolls Came for Instagram, Too Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreHow many times have you sat down to watch TV or a movie, only to immediately shift your attention to your smartphone or tablet? Known as “media multitasking,” this phenomenon is so common that an estimated 178m US adults regularly use another device while watching TV. While some might assume that frequently shifting your attention
Read MoreBetteridge’s law of headlines states that any headline that ends in a question mark can be answered by the word ‘no’. It’s the case with articles asking if Millennials are responsible for all of the world’s ills, or if some technology is the future. So we come to this fascinating case of native content (amusing, veiled
Read MoreThis is perhaps the saddest article I’ve written: I’m opening myself up to endless ridicule by admitting how deeply I care about something so incredibly mundane and objectively boring. But I don’t care. I’m a champion of the people, and I’m prepared to sacrifice myself for the greater good. Google, all I want for Christmas
Read MoreHere at Hackaday, we have to admit to neglecting a few houseplants in our time. Let’s face it… a cold, hard, thinking machine can care for our green friends better than you can. Why not team up? [cabuu]’s WiFi-enabled soil moisture sensor will do the trick in case you, too, want happy plants. This is one of those
Read MoreWith driverless passenger services slow to become realities, the autonomous industry is casting about for ways to profitably use its technology. A Toaster on Wheels to Deliver Groceries? Self-Driving Tech Tests Practical Uses Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe two wireless operators are moving closer to a merger following approval from a federal government security committee and other top officials. Sprint, T-Mobile Deal Gets Green Light From U.S. Regulators Source: NY Times Tech
Read More[Mark Rober] was fed up with packages going missing. He kept receiving notifications that his shipments had been delivered, but when checking his porch he found nothing there. Reviewing the CCTV footage revealed random passers-by sidling up to his porch and stealing his parcels. It was time to strike back. Over six months, [Mark] and his
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