Elon Musk shares Tesla Solarglass pumpkin torture test for Halloween – CNET
Tesla’s Solar Roof can apparently survive pumpkin hail. Elon Musk shares Tesla Solarglass pumpkin torture test for Halloween – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTesla’s Solar Roof can apparently survive pumpkin hail. Elon Musk shares Tesla Solarglass pumpkin torture test for Halloween – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWashington Post: China’s three state-backed wireless carriers launch 5G in some cities, ahead of original 2020 date; China Mobile aims to bring 5G to 50+ cities by year’s end — BEIJING — Chinese cellphone carriers will begin offering super-fast, next-generation 5G service on a commercial basis Friday … China’s three state-backed wireless carriers launch 5G
Read MoreKyle Wiggers / VentureBeat: Amazon says Alexa skill personalization, which allows developers to provide personalized experiences for different customers, is now generally available — Future voice skills built for Alexa might respond uniquely to your voice. That’s thanks to Alexa skill personalization … Amazon says Alexa skill personalization, which allows developers to provide personalized experiences
Read MoreWhen it comes to hobby-level 3D printing, most of us use plastic filament deposited by a hot end. Nearly all the rest are using stereolithography — projecting light into a photosensitive resin. Filament printers have typical build volumes ranging from 1,000 to 10,000 cubic centimeters and even larger isn’t unusual. By contrast, SLA printers are
Read MoreAlex Marshall / New York Times: How Netflix is navigating strict, sometimes vague, censorship standards in countries like Turkey and India, while viewers decry the concessions to censorship — The streaming giant is having to navigate different political and moral landscapes, and calls for government oversight, as it seeks subscribers worldwide. How Netflix is navigating
Read MoreThe overhaul envisioned by a sibling company of Google has been lauded for its innovations. It’s also been called a “corporate surveillance state.” Toronto’s City of Tomorrow Is Scaled Back Amid Privacy Concerns Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe pair’s much-anticipated makeup collection arrives Friday. Here’s how to get the two palettes, liquid lips, makeup bags and mirrors. YouTube stars Shane Dawson, Jeffree Star want to put a Conspiracy on your face – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto: Ursula Coyote / Netflix Netflix is branching out beyond scripted video and nonfiction podcasts to create fictional podcasts. The company said today it’s planning to release a show called The Only Podcast Left as a fictional companion to its new apocalyptic zombie show Daybreak. The podcast takes place in Daybreak’s universe and tells the
Read MoreHe reportedly needed an Apple Genius to get into his phone. Giuliani seemingly likens forgetting iPhone passcode to FBI asking Apple to crack open shooter’s phone – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images The White House appears to be abandoning its plan to freeze the fuel efficiency standards of cars at 2020 levels, reversing a cornerstone policy of Trump’s campaign, reports The Wall Street Journal. The administration is now considering a 1.5 percent annual increase instead. The move could leave General Motors, Toyota
Read MoreThe search giant objects to consultants involved with the investigation, who used to work for NewsCorp and Microsoft. Google turns to court to protest ties to rivals in antitrust probe – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Silicon Valley company filed a court petition asking for limits on what is shared with consultants working with the attorney general of Texas. Google Wants Safeguards for Information in Antitrust Fight Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThough it’s really more apple cider weather here at Hackaday HQ, freshly-squeezed OJ is a treat that knows no season. Sure generates a lot of peel, though. Not something you think about when you’re used to buying it in jugs at the grocery store. What a waste, huh? Italian design firm [Carlo Rotti] teamed up
Read MoreApple CEO Tim Cook makes the announcement as Apple reports its third-quarter earnings. iPhone will be interest-free if you buy it with the Apple Card – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreI am convinced personal electric vehicles like e-bikes and e-scooters are the best way to get around a crowded metropolis like New York City. No vehicle has convinced me more than the Juiced Bikes CrossCurrent X. This $2,500 e-bike is a standout commuter vehicle, checking off a formidable list of features at a price that won’t
Read MoreMakena Kelly / The Verge: Facebook and Google’s self-imposed ban on political ads in Washington state, which led to uneven enforcement and confusing rules, is a cautionary tale for 2020 — A troubling omen for Twitter’s global ban — On Wednesday, Twitter announced that it will ban all forms of political advertising starting … Facebook
Read MoreImage: @evleaks Huawei is apparently working on a new tablet, and it looks pretty darn similar to an iPad Pro, according to leaked renders posted by 91Mobiles (via Android Central). The biggest difference seems to be its cameras — Huawei’s tablet appears to have a dual-lens back camera and a hole punch display housing a
Read MoreThe foldable Razr is coming. Motorola Razr: Leaked images offer first look at upcoming foldable phone – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreZuckerberg waded into a war of words Thursday with Aaron Sorkin, who wrote an op-ed criticizing Facebook’s political ad policy. ‘America isn’t easy’: Facebook CEO mocks ‘Social Network’ writer Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreSony today revealed the PlayStation 4 has surpassed two other consoles in sales figures — namely, the Wii and the original PlayStation. It’s now the second-best-selling console of all time. Sony released its quarterly financial report this week, detailing, among other things, its hardware sales. We know the total number of PS4s sold as of
Read MoreThe incestuous, dragon-riding Targaryens are the focus of the upcoming HBO show. House of the Dragon: Everything we know about the Game of Thrones prequel – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreOver the next year, City University of New York plans to unveil several programs designed to help students develop their “technological fluency” and competencies in preparation for taking jobs requiring digital skills. CUNY Programs to Grow Student Industry Pipeline with Digital Skills Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreAllie Conti / VICE: A scam spanning eight US cities and nearly 100 listings shows how easy it is to exploit Airbnb’s poorly written rules through phony listings and fake reviews — While searching for the person who grifted me in Chicago, I discovered just how easy it is for users of the short-term rental
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Twitter is finally doing something popular: banning political ads. Yesterday, CEO Jack Dorsey announced that his company will no longer allow sponsored tweets promoting political campaigns. It will also prohibit the much broader category of “issues” ads, with a few exceptions. “This isn’t about free expression. This is
Read MoreMicrosoft is at capacity with some of its Azure resources in the East US2 region, users are reporting, and Microsoft acknowledges it is placing restrictions on additional quota on some customers there. Microsoft Azure customers reporting hitting virtual machine limits in U.S. East regions Source: ZDNet Microsoft
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