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August 21, 2019

Facebook’s ‘cryptocurrency’ Libra reportedly facing EU competition probe

Facebook’s controversial ‘cryptocurrency’ Libra is facing a competition probe by the European Union Commission, according to a document seen by Bloomberg. The European Union’s antitrust regulators are “currently investigating potential anti-competitive behavior” amid concerns Facebook would monopolize the payments realm and unfairly shut out competitors. Unsurprisingly, regulators are worried about Libra creating “possible competition restrictions”

August 21, 2019

Intel takes on Google and Amazon with 2 new AI-focused chips

Intel has unveiled two new processors as part of its Nervana Neural Network Processor (NNP) lineup with an aim to accelerate training and inferences drawn from artificial intelligence (AI) models. Dubbed Spring Crest and Spring Hill, the company showcased the AI-focused chips for the first time on Tuesday at the Hot Chips Conference in Palo Alto, California, an annual

Netflix horror series I-Land is like Fyre Festival with murder – CNET

Lost meets Battle Royale meets Fyre Festival in this trailer for the new Netflix series I-Land starring Kate Bosworth, debuting Sept. 12. Netflix horror series I-Land is like Fyre Festival with murder – CNET Source: CNet

August 21, 2019

Gmail will soon automatically correct your typos and grammar goof-ups

Ever made a typo in an email so bad that your life flashed before your eyes as you sent it? Worry not, Google‘s making sure it doesn’t happen again with a new update for Gmail that’ll point out basic spellings and grammar mistakes as you type. The update, presently rolling out for G Suite users

August 21, 2019

Google says it has started rolling out AI-powered real-time spelling and grammar check features on Gmail for all G Suite users (Kyle Wiggers/VentureBeat)

Kyle Wiggers / VentureBeat: Google says it has started rolling out AI-powered real-time spelling and grammar check features on Gmail for all G Suite users — Ever been stumped by spelling or sentence syntax while pecking out an email to colleagues? Fortunately for G Suite users, Google will soon introduce improved spelling … Google says

Spider-Man fans are extremely upset about him possibly leaving the MCU – CNET

You might say they… don’t feel so good. Plus: Jeremy Renner weighs in! Spider-Man fans are extremely upset about him possibly leaving the MCU – CNET Source: CNet

Rocket Jacket Looks Sharp For CCCamp 2019

Making your own clothing can be fun, but it’s even better if you can throw some LEDs into the mix and give a new meaning to the term “glow up”. [arturo182] did just that with this custom rocket jacket for CCCamp2019. We’re getting kind of a stained-glass vibe here. To create the jacket, a 3D

Sony comments on Spider-Man possibly leaving the Marvel Cinematic Universe – CNET

Sony is “disappointed” but respects Disney’s decision. Sony comments on Spider-Man possibly leaving the Marvel Cinematic Universe – CNET Source: CNet

Space's mysterious fast radio bursts: What the heck are they? – CNET

We’ve entered a new era of research into one of the newest phenomena in all of space. Here’s what you need to know. Space's mysterious fast radio bursts: What the heck are they? – CNET Source: CNet

It Chapter 2 early reviews: 'Probably scarier' than part 1 – CNET

Bill Hader’s already getting Oscar buzz as early social reactions come out for the latest Stephen King adaptation. It Chapter 2 early reviews: 'Probably scarier' than part 1 – CNET Source: CNet

HBO's His Dark Materials TV series: Andrew Scott casting, Comic-Con trailer, plot, release date – CNET

The actor famous for being the “hot priest” in Fleabag is playing a renowned scholar. HBO's His Dark Materials TV series: Andrew Scott casting, Comic-Con trailer, plot, release date – CNET Source: CNet

Dirty Tricks For 6502 Programming

We know the 6502 isn’t exactly the CPU of choice for today’s high-performance software, but with the little CPU having appeared in so many classic computers — the Apple, the KIM-1, The Commodores, to name a few — we have a real soft spot for it. [Janne] has a post detailing the eight best entries

The Farewell review: Awkwafina is stunning in this magical comedy-drama – CNET

You’ve never seen a better performance from the actress and rapper behind the song “My Vag.” The Farewell review: Awkwafina is stunning in this magical comedy-drama – CNET Source: CNet

Intel fights back with power-sipping Lakefield chip for weird new PCs – CNET

Intel’s innovative Foveros chip-stacking technology will debut in unusual new laptops with dual screens. Intel fights back with power-sipping Lakefield chip for weird new PCs – CNET Source: CNet

August 20, 2019

Internal raises $5M seed round from David Sacks' Craft Ventures to help companies deploy consoles to manage employee access to sensitive customer data (Connie Loizos/TechCrunch)

Connie Loizos / TechCrunch: Internal raises $5M seed round from David Sacks’ Craft Ventures to help companies deploy consoles to manage employee access to sensitive customer data — Uber and Facebook and countless other companies that know an awful lot about their customers have found themselves in hot water … Internal raises M seed round

Oculus loses another key figure in VR effort – CNET

Max Cohen, head of the Facebook-owned company’s AR/VR media product unit, has left. Oculus loses another key figure in VR effort – CNET Source: CNet

August 20, 2019

SimpliSafe’s new $99 smart lock automatically bolts when you arm your alarm

We’ve called SimpliSafe the best home security system you can install yourself — and while there’s a reported vulnerability we now need to test, I’m pretty sure existing owners will want to hear about the company’s latest product: the SimpliSafe Smart Lock. It’s coming September 15th for $99, and it’s designed to work pretty closely

Data#3 revenue hits AU$1.4b thanks to Microsoft wins

The company was charged with managing a handful of Microsoft licensing arrangements during FY2019 Data#3 revenue hits AU.4b thanks to Microsoft wins Source: ZDNet Microsoft

August 20, 2019

YouTube bans robot fighting videos for animal cruelty roughly 10 years too soon

Image: BattleBots We all knew it would happen someday. Google, which believes in AI so much it rebranded its Google Research division as Google AI, has begun to side with the robots. On Monday, it was reported that Google’s YouTube took down videos of robots fighting each other (think: BattleBots), saying they violated policies against

Processor progress is alive and well, the builder of Apple's iPhone chips says – CNET

TSMC’s research chief challenges pessimists with a bullish view on memory, 3D chip stacking and faster processor ingredients. Processor progress is alive and well, the builder of Apple's iPhone chips says – CNET Source: CNet

August 20, 2019

DoorDash buys Scotty Labs, which raised $6M in VC funding to help remotely control self-driving cars, quietly hires co-founders of high precision map maker Lvl5 (TechCrunch)

TechCrunch: DoorDash buys Scotty Labs, which raised $6M in VC funding to help remotely control self-driving cars, quietly hires co-founders of high precision map maker Lvl5 — DoorDash has been on an acquisition tear of late with Scotty Labs as its latest target. Terms of the deal were not disclosed … DoorDash buys Scotty Labs,

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Facebook’s ‘cryptocurrency’ Libra reportedly facing EU competition probe

Intel takes on Google and Amazon with 2 new AI-focused chips

Netflix horror series I-Land is like Fyre Festival with murder – CNET

Gmail will soon automatically correct your typos and grammar goof-ups

Google says it has started rolling out AI-powered real-time spelling and grammar check features on Gmail for all G Suite users (Kyle Wiggers/VentureBeat)

Spider-Man fans are extremely upset about him possibly leaving the MCU – CNET

Rocket Jacket Looks Sharp For CCCamp 2019

Sony comments on Spider-Man possibly leaving the Marvel Cinematic Universe – CNET

Space's mysterious fast radio bursts: What the heck are they? – CNET

It Chapter 2 early reviews: 'Probably scarier' than part 1 – CNET

HBO's His Dark Materials TV series: Andrew Scott casting, Comic-Con trailer, plot, release date – CNET

Dirty Tricks For 6502 Programming

The Farewell review: Awkwafina is stunning in this magical comedy-drama – CNET

Intel fights back with power-sipping Lakefield chip for weird new PCs – CNET

Internal raises $5M seed round from David Sacks' Craft Ventures to help companies deploy consoles to manage employee access to sensitive customer data (Connie Loizos/TechCrunch)

Oculus loses another key figure in VR effort – CNET

SimpliSafe’s new $99 smart lock automatically bolts when you arm your alarm

Data#3 revenue hits AU$1.4b thanks to Microsoft wins

YouTube bans robot fighting videos for animal cruelty roughly 10 years too soon

Processor progress is alive and well, the builder of Apple's iPhone chips says – CNET

DoorDash buys Scotty Labs, which raised $6M in VC funding to help remotely control self-driving cars, quietly hires co-founders of high precision map maker Lvl5 (TechCrunch)

Disney delays Cruella ahead of D23 – CNET

Walmart sues Tesla over string of solar panel fires at its stores

SimpliSafe has a smart lock coming – CNET

Adult website exposed personal data of 1.2 million users – CNET