The United States is virtually the only developed nation without a comprehensive consumer data protection law and an independent agency to enforce it. The Government Protects Our Food and Cars. Why Not Our Data? Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe AirPods are another Apple accessory that have spurred a cottage industry of more accessories. Here are some of our top picks. Best AirPods accessories in 2019 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNew York Times: Trump has integrated Twitter into the very fabric of his administration, and, via more than 11,000 tweets, has reshaped the presidency — With a single tweet last fall, Mr. Trump sent his administration into a tailspin. “I must, in the strongest of terms, ask Mexico to stop this onslaught … Trump has
Read More[BlueFlower] sends in this cool wine bottle engraver. It’s a simple machine that reminds us of the infamous EggBot. One axis can move in x and z while the other axis rotates the work piece. The EggBot works in spherical coordinates while this one lives in a cylindrical world. The base of the device appears
Read MoreA 1999 Civic, a 2020 CR-v… and a Chevy pickup truck? Honda has a something for everyone at the 2019 SEMA show – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreDarla Mercado / CNBC: Brian Chesky says Airbnb will ban “party houses” after five people died in a shooting at a Halloween party in a California home rented through the service — – Brian Chesky, CEO of Airbnb, tweeted on Saturday that the company would bar “party houses” and step up its efforts against unauthorized
Read MoreMicrosoft is refreshing the logo for its Chromium-based Edge browser. The software giant originally unveiled its Edge icon more than four years ago, and it’s fair to say it was a logo that clinged to the past of Internet Explorer. Microsoft’s new logo was discovered as part of a new surfing mini game hidden inside
Read MoreWe’re treated to our first official shots of the EV coming to America. Volkswagen ID 4 electric SUV steps out in front of the camera – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThey discussed approaching Twitter with the idea, The New York Times says in a deep dive into the US president’s use of the social network. Trump's staff spoke of imposing a delay on his tweets, report says – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreEd Niedermeyer / TechCrunch: A look at the hidden complexities of an autonomous taxi service, after taking a fully driverless ride, now being tested as part of Waymo One service in Phoenix — After more than a decade, Waymo’s driverless ride-hailing service is open to customers — Ed Niedermeyer is an author, columnist and co-host
Read MoreSurprisingly good early savings on the Echo Show 5, the Echo Dot with Clock and refurbished Amazon devices. Amazon Black Friday 2019 and holiday deals have begun – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHow is it possible that a robot can sketch both better and worse than I can at the same time, and yet turn out an incredible work of art? Has 3D-scanning really come so far that a simple camera and motorized jig can have insane resolution? These are the kinds of questions that were running
Read MoreAll evidence indicates that music plays a significant role in every human society, both past and present. When we gather to celebrate, rejoice or mourn, music moves us in powerful ways. Caregivers around the world sing to infants to soothe, play with, and teach them. And yet we are just starting to uncover the profound
Read MoreAnybody can learn how to code and get really good at it nowadays. Implementing code isn’t the hardest part anymore. Trying to figure out how an application should flow for a user has crept up that list of priorities. Getting that information out of a product manager or project managers can be tricky since you’re
Read MoreNot all credit cards have the same benefits. Some have more perks, if you’re willing to pay the price. Here are the best hidden credit card perks. The best hidden credit card perks – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCaroline Haskins / BuzzFeed News: How student surveillance service Gaggle monitors online activities of about 5M US students for “suspicious or harmful content” using AI and human moderators — Gaggle monitors the work and communications of almost 5 million students in the US, and schools are paying big money for its services. How student surveillance
Read MoreIf you’ve been wanting to give your iPhone or iPad a little refresh, a new font can potentially be a way to do it. This week, Adobe’s Creative Cloud made 1,300 fonts available for free to anyone that downloads its Creative Cloud app from the App Store. Read more… How to Get 13,000 New Fonts
Read MoreUsers need the update to keep GPS, email, and other functions working. Older iPhones need this update by Sunday or GPS, email won’t work correctly, Apple says Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreCNN: Facebook says it will not fact-check ads by UK political parties and candidates running in December election, but will fact-check political groups like Leave.EU — Facebook’s political ad policy under pressure — London and New York (CNN Business)A controversial policy allowing politicians … Facebook says it will not fact-check ads by UK political parties
Read MoreA J.Crew sale on Amazon, a huge collection of discounted home goods, and a deal on the most popular Bluetooth speaker in Kinja Deals history lead off Saturday’s best deals from around the web. Read more… Saturday's Best Deals: J.Crew On Amazon, Cheap Housewares, The Most Popular Speaker, And More Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreSometimes a clever hack of an off-the-shelf product can come courtesy of its dismantling and hardware modification, but at other times the most elegant of hacks can be made without ever turning a screwdriver. [Brian Lough] was given the request by a friend to replicate a commercial child’s night light that changed colour with temperature,
Read MoreThe secret memory trick you’ve been doing all along. Doodling can keep you from zoning out in meetings – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWelcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! I was always intrigued by smart speakers, but I just didn’t see the point in them for a long time. Yeah, asking to set timers and about the weather was useful, but they always seemed hamstrung by the lack
Read MoreThe search giant has faced blowback for its health care projects in the past. Google pushes further into health care with Fitbit, raising new privacy concerns – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHere’s a look at our most important stories of the week ending Nov. 2. 2020 Shelby GT500, FCA merges with PSA and more: Roadshow's week in review – Roadshow Source: CNet
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