Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other critics of an earlier proposal said a move to add offices in Manhattan proved them right. Amazon Grows in New York, Reviving Debate Over Abandoned Queens Project Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIf you study the history of computing you might have heard of the FACOM 128B, a Japanese relay computer from 1958. It holds the distinction of being a contender for the oldest computer that still works in its original form, as it resides in a Fujitsu building in Numazu Japan. [CuriousMarc] visited the old computer
Read MoreAllison Schiff / AdExchanger: Ogury, a Paris-based mobile ad network which also offers a GDPR and CCPA compliant consent management platform, raises $50M Series C — Mobile data company Ogury raised $50 million in Series C funding on Thursday with an eye on international expansion and consumer privacy-related R&D. Ogury, a Paris-based mobile ad network
Read MoreDads come in all shapes and sizes, from the practical to the extravagant, these unique gifts will keep all of them happy these holidays. Best gifts for dad these holidays 2019 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA baker’s dozen of the best gift ideas for people serious about their eats. Best gifts for foodies in 2019 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWashington Post: In safety report, Uber says only 37% of the 464 rape cases during its US rides in 2017 and 2018 were reported to law enforcement — Buried inside Uber’s inaugural safety report this week that detailed thousands of sexual assaults and more than 100 deaths was another staggering revelation … In safety report,
Read MoreSome people love Amazon, while others think it has become too big and invasive. But you have to admit, they build gigantic and apparently reliable systems. Interestingly, they recently released a library of white papers from their senior staff called the Builder’s Library. According to their blog post: The Amazon Builders’ Library is a collection
Read MoreIn an interview following the revelation of thousands of assaults on Uber passengers and drivers, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi tackles the ride hailing service’s obligations to victims, employees and the police. Uber CEO Q&A: When rape happens in an Uber, who’s responsible? Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreThe foam-dart battlegrounds of my childhood, fully realized. Taking on Nerf Challenge's battle arenas and obstacle courses – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCaroline Spivack / Curbed NY: Report: Amazon leases 335K square feet of office space in NYC without any tax incentives, less than a year after pulling out of its larger HQ2 campus deal — The e-commerce titan remains interested in the Big Apple — Amazon has inked a lease in midtown Manhattan less than a
Read MoreOne in particular, by user BrickinNick, has the support of over 2,200 people. Lego fans are submitting their own Cybertruck models – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThe hottest thing in gaming right now is classic low-tech tabletop experiences. Here’s our line-up of the best board games for 2019. Best board games for tabletop in 2019 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWhen it comes to smart garage door openers, you have lots of options. Here’s a look at our favorites. The best smart garage door controllers for 2019 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreUber said law enforcement was involved in only 37 percent of rape cases reported to the company. On Uber, hundreds of incidents of rape go unreported to police Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreThe discussion site says the campaign appears to come from the same group identified on Facebook’s platform in May. Reddit uncovers Russian campaign to spread leaked UK documents – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThese are the 15 best phones that debuted in 2019 and earned our highest ratings. 15 phones we loved in 2019: iPhone 11, Galaxy S10, Pixel 4 XL and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreInkjet printers are cheap to buy, but expensive to run. Replacement cartridges can easily cost double the price of the hardware itself, leading many to decry the technology entirely. However, the hackers of the world have the problem licked – enter the continuous ink system. [cprossu] wanted an affordable color printing solution for the hackerspace.
Read MoreThe production will center on Prince Anders, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Disney Plus is reportedly getting an Aladdin live-action spinoff – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAfter testing a few e-bikes this year, it’s quickly become apparent that they are the fastest way to get around a crowded city like New York, especially if you want the optional workout. But there are a few important caveats. For one, e-bikes are typically big and heavy; many city dwellers already forgo regular bikes
Read MoreParents, follow the Mandalorian’s example and tuck your own Baby Yodas into car seats. Baby Yoda has an important safety message for you, drivers – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIn today’s edition of “Well, duh!” news, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ruled that Cambridge Analytica deceived Facebook users from whom it harvested valuable data. This comes a full year-and-a-half after the scandal originally broke and after Cambridge Analytica is no more, but hey… better late than never, right? Last year, Cambridge Analytica ignited
Read MoreKate Clark / TechCrunch: Profile of VSCO, a photo-sharing app with a reported valuation of $550M, which is trending towards 4M paying users in 2020, up from 2M in late 2018 — No likes, no comments, no follower count — VSCO sells a sense of belonging — Long before Instagram toyed with removing “likes,” VSCO
Read MoreNetflix didn’t have plans to release numbers for The Irishman when asked by The Verge earlier this week, but ratings firm Nielsen beat the streamer to the punch. Nielsen reports that “an average minute audience of nearly 13.2 million viewers with a reach of over 17.1 million unique U.S. viewers” watched The Irishman within the
Read MoreA jury ruled he’s not liable for damages, reporters said. Elon Musk reportedly victorious in 'pedo guy' defamation case – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Elon Musk’s tweets calling caver Vernon Unsworth, who was involved in the rescue of 13 people from a cave in Thailand, a “pedo guy” do not meet the legal standard for defamation, a jury found. As a result, Musk will not be liable for damages. The standard in
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