Microcontrollers tend to consume other kinds of electronics. A project you might once have done with a 555 now probably has a cheap microcontroller in it. Music synthesizers? RC controllers? Most likely, all microcontroller-based now. We always thought RF electronics would be immune to that, but the last decade or two has proven us wrong.
Read MoreManoj Kumar / Reuters: In a presentation, online retailers in India ask the government to scale back a proposal for 1% tax on each sale made by third-party sellers on their platforms — NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Amazon and Walmart’s Flipkart are among online retailers demanding that India scale back a proposed tax … In
Read MoreImage: Nvidia When we learned that Nvidia’s GeForce Now cloud gaming service was losing access to every Activision Blizzard game only one week after leaving beta, I’ll admit my first thought was that maybe a short-sighted, money-grubbing corporation had decided to take its ball and go home. That may still be what happened, but it
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Google has removed the chat app ToTok, which is allegedly an espionage tool for the United Arab Emirates, from the Play Store for a second time. The app was previously pulled from Apple’s App Store and the Google Play Store in December, shortly before The New York Times
Read MoreBloomberg: Amazon is cutting ties with small delivery firms in the US because they don’t meet its delivery standards, putting at least 1,300 drivers out of work — – Illinois, Washington and Kansas firms are among those culled — About 1,300 drivers in several states will lose their jobs Amazon is cutting ties with small
Read MoreIn a wonderful Valentine’s Day surprise, Fortnite has introduced a new emote inspired by the Rickrolling meme, and it’s incredible. It plays part of the actual song by Rick Astley, “Never Gonna Give You Up,” and your in-game character dances just like Astley does in the music video. The emote, called “Never Gonna,” is available
Read MoreJennifer Elias / CNBC: Google says it is restructuring its Cloud business, including eliminating some roles; source says fewer than 50 employees are affected — – Google is restructuring its Cloud group internally, which will include eliminating some roles, a Google spokesperson confirmed to CNBC. Google says it is restructuring its Cloud business, including eliminating
Read MoreThis week, Apple began rolling out a new update to its Quick Look augmented reality tool, letting iPhone and iPad users check out products in AR and then buy them directly. Quick Look already let retailers offer an AR preview of their products by uploading a flat sticker or 3D product model so shoppers could
Read MoreTechnology could help cure AIDS and understand our biology, Gates says. Bill Gates: AI and gene therapy have the power to save lives – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDisputed regions are displayed differently around the world. Google Maps changes political borders based on who's viewing, report says – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMatt Drange / Protocol: Gun sales continue on Facebook and Instagram after 2016 ban as sellers keep finding workarounds that evade Facebook’s algorithm — Basic workarounds remain popular, underscoring larger challenges for the company. — In early 2016, Facebook took a political stand unlike any it had before … Gun sales continue on Facebook and
Read MoreHelp your favorite shutterbug step up their photography game with this selection of best camera gear and cameras. Best camera gear and cameras in 2020: Canon, Nikon and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWall Street Journal: Sources: DOD dropped its opposition to the Trump administration’s efforts to make it harder for US companies to supply Huawei from overseas facilities — Defense Department drops opposition to tightening Chinese company’s access to shipments from U.S. chip makers Sources: DOD dropped its opposition to the Trump administration's efforts to make it
Read MoreNvidia’s GeForce Now streaming service suffered a blow earlier this week when all of the games from publishers Activision Blizzard disappeared from the service. The games apparently weren’t supposed to be on the service to begin with — but their disappearance is something that those who resist digital gaming subscriptions are afraid of happening. The
Read MoreUnlike campaign advertisements, the posts are not subject to advance review by Facebook, and the platform does not make money from them. Facebook Says Political Candidates Can Use Sponsored Memes Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThis week, DVD kiosk company Redbox quietly launched an ad-supported online video streaming service. It’s still in a limited release, but you can check it out right now in your web browser or through the Redbox Android and iOS mobile apps. Free Live TV’s layout is similar to other ad-supported live TV services like Xumo.
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Facebook has canceled its upcoming global marketing conference out of caution for the coronavirus outbreak, according to Reuters. The conference was set to take place in March at San Francisco’s Moscone Center, and 4,000 people were expected to attend. “Out of an abundance of caution, we canceled our
Read MoreIt’s always good to have a torch on hand for emergencies. Unfortunately, sometimes these torches can be forgotten, and wind up with dead batteries when you need them most. For those cases, this build from [techrallyofficial] is just the ticket. Instead of a battery, the torch relies on a 1.5 farad supercapacitor to store energy.
Read MoreWith Valentine’s Day here as well, put these Presidents Day deals to work for you and your special someone. The best Presidents Day 2020 deals: Laptops from Lenovo and Dell, mattresses, SodaStream, vacuums and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe 2021 Escalade has more presence, luxury, technology and style to keep up with the new decade. 2021 Cadillac Escalade ups its looks, tech and comfort – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreCriminal charges will be dropped against former FitBit employees who were accused of stealing trade secrets from their former employer. Criminal prosecutors to drop trade secret charges against former Fitbit employees Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreBe kinder to your budget — and to the environment — with these reusable coffee cups. Best travel coffee mugs for 2020 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreToyota’s newest three-row crossover now has added visual flair. 2021 Toyota Highlander XSE gets an aggressive update – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreQualcomm’s antennas are reportedly too bulky for Apple’s designs. Apple's rumored 5G iPhone could have a homemade antenna – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe league’s statement is a start to solving the logistical challenges brought on by the virus. Overwatch League moves canceled matches to South Korea amid coronavirus outbreak Source: Washington Post Tech
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