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February 16, 2020

Upland Software, a cloud-based enterprise work management platform, acquired mobile app personalization and analytics provider Localytics for ~$68M in cash (FinSMEs)

FinSMEs: Upland Software, a cloud-based enterprise work management platform, acquired mobile app personalization and analytics provider Localytics for ~$68M in cash — Upland Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: UPLD), a provider of cloud-based enterprise work management software, acquired Localytics … Upland Software, a cloud-based enterprise work management platform, acquired mobile app personalization and analytics provider Localytics for

Back to the Future deepfake inserts Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Holland – CNET

This is impressive. And disturbing. Back to the Future deepfake inserts Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Holland – CNET Source: CNet

February 16, 2020

Judge rules that DoorDash must arbitrate 5,000+ workers' labor disputes, which may cost the company millions, denying its attempt to move to a class-action suit (Michelle Cheng/Quartz)

Michelle Cheng / Quartz: Judge rules that DoorDash must arbitrate 5,000+ workers’ labor disputes, which may cost the company millions, denying its attempt to move to a class-action suit — How to Manage People — Advice, observations, and real-life examples. — A federal judge in San Francisco … Judge rules that DoorDash must arbitrate 5,000+

Closed Ham Radio Peripheral Reveals Its Windows Secrets

The student radio society in Trondhjem owns a Flex 6500-radio, with its associated Maestro panel peripheral. This is a software defined radio, and the Maestro is a computer containing just enough of an embedded version of Windows to run its front-end software. Unfortunately for our Norwegian radio amateur friends it runs very little else, even

Sonic the Hedgehog pips Detective Pikachu to record box office opening – CNET

A delayed release and massive redesigns pay off for the extraterrestrial blue hedgehog. Sonic the Hedgehog pips Detective Pikachu to record box office opening – CNET Source: CNet

February 16, 2020

Google's Project Zero explains how the practice of altering the Android kernel by phone vendors like Samsung lessens security by adding attack surface (Liam Tung/ZDNet)

Liam Tung / ZDNet: Google’s Project Zero explains how the practice of altering the Android kernel by phone vendors like Samsung lessens security by adding attack surface — Google Project Zero scolds Samsung and other vendors for adding features that undermine Android security. Google's Project Zero explains how the practice of altering the Android kernel

Hackaday Links: February 16, 2020

Have you heard the exciting news about Betelgeuse? It’s been hard to miss these days, with reports of the red supergiant star suddenly dimming, and speculation growing that the star will go supernova sometime in the next 10,000 years. But the exciting part is that astronomers have gotten together and scheduled the Betelgeuse supernova for

February 16, 2020

Innovaccer, which pulls data from health records datasets, insurance firms, and pharmacies, to provide a single source of info on patients, raises $70M Series C (Jonathan Shieber/TechCrunch)

Jonathan Shieber / TechCrunch: Innovaccer, which pulls data from health records datasets, insurance firms, and pharmacies, to provide a single source of info on patients, raises $70M Series C — The holy grail for technology companies working in the healthcare industry is becoming the gateway for all healthcare data. Innovaccer, which pulls data from health

February 16, 2020

Former BBC execs and sources detail Project Kangaroo, BBC's 2007 attempt to create a Netflix-like service which was blocked by UK's Competition Commission (Chris Stokel-Walker/WIRED UK)

Chris Stokel-Walker / WIRED UK: Former BBC execs and sources detail Project Kangaroo, BBC’s 2007 attempt to create a Netflix-like service which was blocked by UK’s Competition Commission — Insiders reveal just how close the BBC came to launching a credible Netflix competitor – only to have the door slammed in its face Former BBC

DIY Dispenser Places Solder Paste Without The Mess

When doing surface-mount assembly you can certainly use a soldering iron in the traditional way, but it’s far more convenient to cover the pads with solder paste, place the components, and bake the board in a reflow oven. If you’re lucky enough to have a precut stencil this can be done in one go, otherwise

February 16, 2020

Oxford VR, a spinout from Oxford University's Department of Psychiatry that wants to use VR simulations to treat mental health problems, raises £10M Series A (Annie Musgrove/Tech.eu)

Annie Musgrove / Tech.eu: Oxford VR, a spinout from Oxford University’s Department of Psychiatry that wants to use VR simulations to treat mental health problems, raises £10M Series A — Oxford VR, the UK developer of virtual reality therapy, has secured a £10 million Series A round led by Optum Ventures with support from Luminous

Pelosi, Pompeo turn up the heat on China's Huawei at security conference – CNET

And China responds, saying criticisms about the security of its tech are based on “lies” and an unwillingness to “accept the success of a socialist country,” a report says. Pelosi, Pompeo turn up the heat on China's Huawei at security conference – CNET Source: CNet

New York attorney general says she won't appeal T-Mobile merger ruling – CNET

In a statement, New York AG Letitia James says she hopes to “work with all the parties to ensure that consumers get the best pricing and service possible.” New York attorney general says she won't appeal T-Mobile merger ruling – CNET Source: CNet

Silicon Valley Heads to Europe, Nervous About New Rules

Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and Google’s Sundar Pichai have journeyed to Brussels as the European Union drafts regulation for A.I. and the digital economy. Silicon Valley Heads to Europe, Nervous About New Rules Source: NY Times Tech

This 2-in-1 robot can vacuum and mop at the same time, and is now $262 off – CNET

The Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo 920 also uses AI to identify obstacles and avoids trying to suck up your socks. This 2-in-1 robot can vacuum and mop at the same time, and is now 2 off – CNET Source: CNet

February 16, 2020

Profile of Chainalysis, a crypto analytics startup helping government agencies like FBI, IRS, DEA, and ICE in tracking illicit cryptocurrency transactions (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Danny Nelson / CoinDesk: Profile of Chainalysis, a crypto analytics startup helping government agencies like FBI, IRS, DEA, and ICE in tracking illicit cryptocurrency transactions — It started with a $9,000 data software contract for the FBI in 2015. — But just five years later, Chainalysis … Profile of Chainalysis, a crypto analytics startup helping

Add a lifetime second line to your phone for just $21 – CNET

This Hushed subscription offers several advantages over Google Voice, especially for business users. Add a lifetime second line to your phone for just – CNET Source: CNet

A Cheap And Easy GoPro Mount For Model Rocketry

Launching model rockets is fun, but the real meat of the hobby lies in what you do next. Some choose to instrument their rockets or carry other advanced payloads. [seamster] likes to film his flights, and built a nosecone camera package to do so. A GoPro is the camera of choice for [seamster]’s missions, with

Microsoft could add new 'Spaces' organizational tool to Outlook

Microsoft is continuing its quest to improve personal and organizational productivity via new tools like ‘Spaces,’ which may be coming to Outlook at some point in the future. Microsoft could add new 'Spaces' organizational tool to Outlook Source: ZDNet Microsoft

Theragun, Hypervolt, TimTam: The best percussive massage guns – CNET

These percussive massagers can loosen tight spots and help relieve muscle soreness. Theragun, Hypervolt, TimTam: The best percussive massage guns – CNET Source: CNet

February 16, 2020

How to Watch the Daytona 500 Without Cable

The Daytona 500, one of the most significant Nascar races of the year, is happening today. Today’s race officially kicks off at 1pm ET/10am PT and will be broadcast on FOX. Read more… How to Watch the Daytona 500 Without Cable Source: Life Hacker

Free money: Spend at least $25 at Best Buy, get $25 cash back – CNET

Cheapskate exclusive! This rebate offer can net you something for free or close to it. Free money: Spend at least at Best Buy, get cash back – CNET Source: CNet

February 16, 2020

Galaxy Z Flip durability test calls Samsung’s Ultra Thin ‘Glass’ into question

Image: JerryRigEverything (YouTube) Samsung’s claim that the new Galaxy Z Flip uses “Ultra Thin Glass” sounded like a true breakthrough when the foldable phone was announced last week. Until now, foldable screens have used plastic displays, which can be easily scratched with even a fingernail. The Z Flip making the switch to glass, however thin

February 16, 2020

New research suggests stars don’t collapse — they explode!!!

By conducting experimental research with matter 10 million times denser and 25 times denser than that found at the centre of the sun, researchers have determined the nature of the nuclear processes that occur within intermediate-mass stars. Our understanding of the deaths of both low and high mass stars are fairly sound, but the team’s

February 16, 2020

You don’t play Wide Ocean Big Jacket; you participate

Turnfollow It can be difficult to find time to finish a video game, especially if you only have a few hours a week to play. In our biweekly column Short Play we suggest video games that can be started and finished in a weekend. Video games and film are fairly diametrically opposed mediums, despite attempts

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