For many of us, movies are a great source of inspiration for projects, and the Star Wars films are a gift that just keeps giving. The D-O droid featured and the Rise of Skywalker is the equivalent of an abandoned puppy, and with the help of 3D printing, [Matt Denton] has brought it to life.
Read MoreMartin Giles / Forbes: Gartner survey of IT leaders forecasts 8% YoY decline in global IT spending to $3.46T in 2020, vs. $3.76T in 2019, as budgets are slashed due to the pandemic — Another week brings another clear sign that CIOs are making deep budget cuts in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Gartner survey
Read MoreEverything has to be smart these days, and while smartening things up is a good incentive to tip your own toes into the whole IoT field, many of these undertakings are oftentimes just solutions looking for a problem. Best case, however, you actually make someone’s life easier with it, or help a person in need.
Read MoreAndreessen Horowitz: Analysis of ten years of cryptocurrency discussions and funding data shows repeated cycles of rising crypto activity followed by eventual “crypto winters” — People who’ve been in crypto for a long time view the space as evolving in cycles, alternating between periods of high activity and “crypto winters.” Analysis of ten years of
Read MoreIf you’re looking for a new phone for $200 or less, check out the ones we’ve reviewed and several new ones we’re excited about. Phones under 0: Our top picks for best new budget phones in 2020 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCatalin Cimpanu / ZDNet: Multiple supercomputers in some EU countries were hacked this week with crypto mining malware via compromised SSH credentials; evidence suggests a single actor — Confirmed infections have been reported in the UK, Germany, and Switzerland. Another suspected infection was reported in Spain. Multiple supercomputers in some EU countries were hacked this
Read MoreTim Anderson / The Register: A nonprofit founded by privacy advocate Max Schrems has filed a complaint against Google on behalf of an Austrian citizen, claiming Android Ad ID violates GDPR — Claims consent was neither informed, nor specific, nor free – but Google says it cannot identify a user from the ID A nonprofit
Read MoreMary Ann Azevedo / Crunchbase News: Homeward, a web-based service that helps homeowners buy a new home before listing their existing home for sale, raises $20M in equity and secures $85M in debt — Homeward, an Austin-based real estate startup that aims to help people buy homes faster, announced this morning that it has secured
Read MoreChina Money Network: Chinese AI company CloudWalk Technology raises ~$253M from investors including the China Internet Investment Fund and participants like ICBC and Haier Capital — CloudWalk Technology, which is known as one of the “Four AI Dragons of China” (the remaining three are SenseTime, Megvii, and Yitu) … Chinese AI company CloudWalk Technology raises
Read MoreFind the best walking shoes for plantar fasciitis, high arches and more. Best walking shoes to buy in 2020: Asics, Brooks, Skechers and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWant hot water fast? One of these kettles will do the trick. Best electric kettles of 2020 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThese seven convenient options will make babies (and parents) smile. The best baby food delivery subscription services to use in 2020 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSince their being revealed to our community over a year ago, the various ultra-cheap microcontrollers in the sub-ten-cent price range have attracted a lot of interest but not so many projects. Their slightly annoying programming and PIC12-derived architectures present a barrier not mitigated by their price, when picking up an Atmel or other processor represents
Read MoreOne of these essential oil diffusers can keep your space smelling good for 53 straight hours straight, another operates via voice control. Read on to learn how to choose the best essential oil diffuser for your needs. The best essential oil diffuser to choose for 2020 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWhen the time comes to trade out your trainers, these running shoes are your best bet. Best running shoes for 2020: Nike, Brooks, Mizuno and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAditi Shrivastava / The Economic Times: Internal email: Indian food delivery startup Zomato to layoff 520 employees, or 13% of its workforce, and temporarily cut salaries of the rest — Employees being let go will receive half their salaries and health insurance for six months — Food delivery platform Zomato will layoff 520 employees …
Read More“Made you laugh from your gut.” Michael McKean, Steve Carell, Rob Reiner, Jamie Lee Curtis, Harry Shearer and others react. Best in Show, Waiting for Guffman actor Fred Willard is dead at 86 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Secret Service reportedly fears that hundreds of millions of dollars could be stolen from government offices overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic. As COVID-19 unemployment grows, data hacks may be fueling fraud scheme, report says – CNET Source: CNet
Read More[Gautchh] wanted to make something nice for his girlfriend. Being the DIY enthusiast he is, he thought a hand-made gift would resonate with her better than something he could pick up from the store. Enter NeckLight, a glow in the dark PCB necklace. He was first inspired by another project he ran across on Instructables,
Read MoreDaniel Zuidijk / Bloomberg: In a tweet, Trump accuses Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Google of being controlled by “Radical Left”, says admin is working to remedy “illegal situation” — – U.S. President scolds Facebook, Google, Twitter in a tweet — Trump says he is ‘working to remedy this illegal situation’ In a tweet, Trump accuses
Read MoreAlexis Ong / Wired: How members of the gaming community in Romania and Singapore helped lay the foundation for robust high-speed broadband networks in those countries — Romania and Singapore don’t seem to have much in common, but they both owe their robust broadband in part to videogame fanatics seeking better connections. How members of
Read MoreNo matter what kind of tools and materials you use in your shop, chances are pretty good that some process is going to release something that you don’t want to breathe. Table saw? Better deal with that wood dust. 3D-printer? We’ve discussed fume control ad nauseam. Soldering? It’s best not to inhale those flux fumes.
Read MoreIt seems like a no-brainer these looks will come to the US soon. Nissan Kicks gets some new duds in Asia – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTonight graduating seniors will have the opportunity to attend a commencement ceremony with speakers including Barack Obama and LeBron James. Read more… How to Attend Tonight's Star-Studded 'Graduate Together' Virtual Commencement Ceremony With Barack Obama Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreNancy Scola / Politico: Profile of Nick Clegg, Facebook’s VP of Global Affairs and Comms, who led the creation of its Oversight Board and is now shaping the company’s COVID-19 response — The company hired no less than a former deputy prime minister of the UK to fix its reputation and governance. Profile of Nick
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