High-voltage experimenters are a unique breed. They’re particularly adept at scrounging for parts in all kinds of places, and identifying how to put all manner of components to use in the service of the almighty arc. [Jay] is one such inventor, and recently came across a useful device from Subaru. The device in question is
Read MoreAndy Greenberg / Wired: Researchers: execution errors prevented the Crash Override malware, which took down the Ukrainian power grid for an hour in 2016, from causing lasting damage — A fresh look at the 2016 blackout in Ukraine suggests that the cyberattack behind it was intended to cause far more damage. Researchers: execution errors prevented
Read MoreDavid Coats / VC by the Numbers: Analysis: ~51% of capital invested into US VC-funded companies exiting over the last decade lost money, while less than 4% generated a 10x or greater return — In fact, we are highly skewed. — Most of us know intuitively that venture investing is a hits driven business. Analysis:
Read MoreWhen you hear a song you like that you can’t quite place Shazam has become many people’s solution to the problem. All you have to do it open the app, let it listen to the tune for a few seconds, and more often than not you’ll be presented with the title and artist in just
Read MoreIt isn’t often that the world of Hackaday intersects with the world of crafting, which is perhaps a shame because many of the skills and techniques of the two have significant overlap. Crochet for instance has rarely featured here, but that is about to change with [Janelle Shane]’s HAT3000 neural network trained to produce crochet
Read MoreTwenty or so shots purport to show a white “test model” of the XL version of Google’s upcoming flagship phone. Google Pixel XL purportedly shows up again in leaked photos – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTime is one of those things that we can all probably use more of. Read more… Get More Time in Your Work Day By Setting 'Hard Stops' For Meetings Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreWhether you want something that’s more tablet than laptop or more laptop than tablet, there’s one here to meet your needs and budget. Best 2-in-1 PCs in 2019 for when you need a laptop and tablet in one – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJeff Abramowitz / Wired: Launched 20 years ago, Wi-Fi nearly lost out to the rival HomeRF standard, which was being promoted by the group of Compaq, HP, IBM, Intel, and Microsoft — Opinion: Launched 20 years ago this week, Wi-Fi nearly hit a dead spot. — We all love Wi-Fi, except when we can’t connect.
Read MoreIn the world of surfing, the equipment available is as diverse and varied as the enthusiasts themselves. Different boards are optimized for different conditions and styles, and the industry continues to innovate towards ever greater performance. [DARK-labs] aim to bring data analysis into the field to help create boards personalised to the individual. The goal
Read MoreMiles Kruppa / Financial Times: Research: tech start-ups spent $44B on advertising and cloud computing from Facebook, Google, and Amazon in 2018, making up ~10% of the revenue of tech giants — Technology start-ups spent $44bn on advertising and cloud computing from Facebook, Google and Amazon last year … Research: tech start-ups spent B on
Read MoreMIT joins a fascinating field that already includes Vantablack. MIT unveils new 'blackest black' material and makes a diamond disappear – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSam Machkovech / Ars Technica: Interview with Björk about her album Vulnicura VR, which is arguably the world’s first full “VR pop album”, now available on Windows PC via Steam — On VR’s doubters: “It’s a boring question. Can there be soul in technology? Yes!” — “I often feel like some sort of … Interview
Read MoreChances are good when you request a new passport or a passport renewal you’re doing it because you have a trip on the horizon. If you’re me, a trip that’s coming up pretty soon. Read more… How to Check on Your Passport Application Status Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreThe Pixel 4 XL hasn’t been able to stop leaking this week, and now we have yet another set of photos showing off the unannounced, unreleased phone. Several of the leaks we’ve seen this week have stemmed from a Vietnam-based shop that sells imported phones, called D Store Mobile. D Store declined to share how
Read MoreWe don’t know where [Scott M. Baker] calls home, but it must be a pretty humid place indeed. After all, he has invested quite a bit in fancy vacuum storage containers to keep his 3D-printer filament dry, with the result being this sensor-laden filament drying farm. [Scott] wasn’t content to just use these PrintDry containers
Read MorePlanning to buy Apple’s latest? Here are the absolute cheapest ways to get it. These are the best iPhone 11 deals – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCameras, battery life, storage and more: Apple takes on Samsung’s phones on value for money. iPhone 11 Pro vs. Galaxy Note 10: This is what a ,000 phone buys you today – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWhen it comes to software, iPhone and Android phones are neck and neck. iOS 13 vs. Android 10: Where Apple and Google are now – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTom Warren / The Verge: Microsoft will reportedly launch a 15-inch version of the Surface Laptop 3 during its October 2 event — Surface Book 3 probably won’t appear next month — Microsoft is planning to refresh its Surface lineup next month, and there could be a bigger version of the Surface Laptop 3 in
Read MoreA Dyson V8 Absolute Cordless Stick Vacuum, Cottonelle Ultra ComfortCare Toilet Paper, and TaoTronics SoundLiberty 53 True Wireless Headphones kick off Saturday’s best deals from around the web. Read more… Saturday's Best Deals: Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum, Cottonelle Toilet Paper, TaoTronics Earbuds, and More Source: Life Hacker
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Microsoft is planning to refresh its Surface lineup next month, and there could be a bigger version of the Surface Laptop 3 in the cards. WinFuture reports that Microsoft will unveil a new 15-inch version of the Surface Laptop 3 next month, with the same 3:2 aspect
Read MoreThese shows serve up plant-based cooking know-how and entertainment too. 9 vegan YouTube cooking shows you can't miss – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAvengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame mark the end of a decade-long saga, told over the course of 22 movies, that have inspired millions of fans around the world and made Disney wealthy in the process. They’re also incredibly long. Like, super long. We’re talking Lord of the Rings long. If you don’t want to
Read MoreIt is easy to find technology success stories: the PC, DVD, and cell phone are all well-documented tales. However, it is a little harder to find the stories behind the things that didn’t quite take off as planned. As the old saying goes, “success has many parents but failure is an orphan.” [Technology Connections] has
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