This thing has what plants crave! No, not electrolytes exactly — just water, light, and moisture polling every 30 minutes. We think it’s fitting to take something that once manufactured liquid liveliness for humans and turn it into a smart garden that does the same thing for plants. So let’s just get this out of
Read MoreThis in-depth training course is perfect for those looking for a new method of working big data projects. Over 17 hours of advanced training, users will get all the background they need on the collection, storage, processing, analysis, visualization and security of big data in AWS. For under , train to be an AWS-certified Big
Read MoreLooking at buying Samsung’s new folding phone? Read this first. Galaxy Z Flip: 6 things to know before you even think about buying it – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNow that they’re everywhere, is it time for Vine to make a comeback? The founder of Byte hopes so. Vine Made the Internet Fall in Love With Short Videos Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreWe’re unleashing Samsung’s new Galaxy S20 Ultra on the world. Decide for yourself if you like what you see. Galaxy S20 Ultra camera: Testing its 108-megapixel camera, 100x zoom, more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDid you know TNW Conference has a track fully dedicated to exploring new design trends this year? Check out the full ‘Sprint‘ program here. Since the dawn of web design, we have measured our websites in pixels. A somewhat absolute measurement that describes the smallest visual unit of a screens resolution. I’ve developed a rather love-hate
Read More[René Ceballos] contacted us about the new XFM2 FM synthesizer board, successor to the XFM that we covered on Hackaday last year. In addition to changing FPGAs from a Spartan 6 to an Artix-7 35, the DAC was also upgraded from 16 to 24 bits. Since the project is based around two easily available boards
Read MoreLeila McNeill / BBC Future: Profile of computer scientist Xia Peisu, who is called the “Mother of Chinese Computing” for shaping some of China’s first computer science institutions — Isolated from the rest of the world, one woman pushed computing from a geeky obsession into a transformative industry. Profile of computer scientist Xia Peisu, who
Read MoreHuawei’s hype is real: The P40 Pro just might be the first phone on the planet with 10x optical zoom. Huawei P40 Pro rumors: Release date, specs, 5G support, colors and 10x optical zoom – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreLily Hay Newman / Wired: Researchers detail “SweynTooth” bugs, which could allow hackers in radio range to crash Bluetooth Low Energy-based devices like pacemakers and fitness trackers — Hundreds of smart devices—including pacemakers—are exposed thanks to a series of vulnerabilities in the Bluetooth Low Energy protocol. Researchers detail "SweynTooth" bugs, which could allow hackers in
Read MoreWell-seasoned readers will no doubt remember GRiD laptops, the once and always tacti-cool computers that dominated the military market for decades. GRiDs were the first laptops to go to space, and they were coveted for their sleek (for the time) good looks and reputation as indestructible machines. The GRiDs went through many iterations, and even
Read MoreAdi Robertson / The Verge: Ethos Capital, prospective buyer of .org TLD, proposes rules that would ban steep fee increases for nonprofits, establish an independent “stewardship council” — It also promises an independent oversight committee — Ethos Capital, the company controversially buying the .org top-level domain … Ethos Capital, prospective buyer of .org TLD, proposes
Read MoreGreg Sterling / Search Engine Land: In the EU, Google is now showing alternate directory sources above the map in its search results page to comply with antitrust decision in shopping search — Branded directory buttons are being displayed above the map. — In April 2019, Google was experimenting with a new local SERP …
Read MoreHistorically, remote control aircraft were produced much like their early full-sized counterparts. Wooden structures were covered with adhesives and taut fabric membranes. Other techniques later came to the fore, with builders looking to foam and other materials. Of course, these days 3D printers are all the rage, so perhaps one can simply print out a
Read MoreLos Angeles Times: Twitter is suspending 70 accounts linked to Michael Bloomberg’s campaign for violating its policies, citing platform manipulation and duplicative content — Michael R. Bloomberg’s presidential campaign has been experimenting with novel tactics to cultivate an online following, or at least the appearance of one. Twitter is suspending 70 accounts linked to Michael
Read MoreThe company had asked a court for limits on consultants working with the attorney general of Texas, who is leading a multistate investigation. Google Reaches Document Protection Deal in Antitrust Fight Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreLooking for a wireless headphone that’s great for voice calling? Here are our current top picks. Best wireless earbuds and bluetooth headphones for phone calls – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBloomberg: Sources: the Trump campaign has bought exclusive nationwide masthead ads on YouTube for days leading up to and on election day; ads may cost up to $1M+ a day — In the immediate run up to the U.S. presidential election and on Election Day, the homepage of YouTube is set to advertise just one
Read MoreJon Marcus / New York Times: A look at current innovations in higher ed, including ongoing subscriptions instead of tuition, AI tutors, and transcripts that can help students find work — Labs test artificial intelligence, virtual reality and other innovations that could improve learning and lower costs for Generation Z and beyond. A look at
Read MoreWelcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Twitter is kind of the wild west of social media. Everything’s thrown together in one big news feed, and even if you’re scrupulous with the use of lists, some things
Read MorePhoto by MAKSYM MYKHAILYK/AFP via Getty Images An email that appeared to come from Ukraine’s ministry of health containing false information about coronavirus cases in the country led to a number of violent protests and standoffs with police, reports BuzzFeed News. The email originated from outside Ukraine, according to a government statement, and it falsely
Read MoreThe retailer said it was listening, but defended its right to sell books “that some may find objectionable.” Holocaust Educators Urge Amazon to Stop Selling Nazi Propaganda Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe voice actor reveals his “magic trick” for playing countless identical-but-different troops in the CGI animated series, which has returned on Disney Plus. Star Wars: The Clone Wars season 7 brings Dee Bradley Baker back to the battlefield – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePuddles everywhere. NASA satellite captures Antarctica melting during heat wave – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThis could help scientists understand how plant communities, as well as possibly animals, will react to climate change, a new study says. Ancient pack rat nests could offer snapshots of Earth's past – CNET Source: CNet
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