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Modern engines require modern solutions. Go inside the futuristic factory where Mercedes-AMG builds its 416-hp engine – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreModern engines require modern solutions. Go inside the futuristic factory where Mercedes-AMG builds its 416-hp engine – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreOnePlus has announced that the gold color version of the OnePlus 7 Pro is available to purchase in the US and Canada starting today. Dubbed “almond,” this color joins the mirror gray and nebula blue models already available. It has the same glossy finish as the mirror gray model, as opposed to the matte finish
Read MoreA senior Foxconn executive says that the company could move production of all iPhones destined for the US out of China if the current trade war demands it. In comments reported by Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal, the head of Foxconn’s semiconductor business group, Young Liu, said, “25 percent of our production capacity is
Read MoreDebby Wu / Bloomberg: Foxconn says it has enough capacity to make all US iPhones outside of China if required should the trade war escalate further — – Main assembler Foxconn says it’s got enough non-China capacity — Apple has so far not asked its Taiwanese partner to shift gear Foxconn says it has enough
Read MoreWhat do Alan Scott, the inventor of Botox, Snuggie-creator Scott Boilen and Alexander Graham Bell have in common? Two things: They are/were all successful businessmen They didn’t particularly care for the product they sold* There’s a persistent myth that in order to be a great salesperson, you have to be passionate about the product you
Read MoreIngrid Lunden / TechCrunch: RapidAPI, which developers use to search for, pay and connect to public APIs, raises $25M Series B led by Microsoft’s M12 — APIs — the lightweight programming interfaces used by developers to integrate other applications with theirs, or to help their apps integrate with others … RapidAPI, which developers use to
Read MoreNintendo will be sharing its biggest E3 announcements during a Nintendo Direct video presentation on Tuesday morning. Last year’s Direct focused largely on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, but we’re hoping to see Nintendo cover a lot more ground for 2019. We’re told that we shouldn’t expect a new version of the Switch console, but it
Read MoreIf you’re looking for “smart” home appliances, there’s no shortage of options on the market. Even relatively low-end gadgets are jumping on the Internet of Things bandwagon these days (for better or for worse). But what if you’re not looking to purchase a brand new major appliance right now? In that case, you might be
Read MoreRon Amadeo / Ars Technica: A comprehensive look at the US export law and why foreign companies like Arm Holdings and Panasonic may be subject to the US Huawei ban — Former US assistant secretary of export administration weighs in on Huawei’s ban. — The tech industry is still trying to wrap its collective head
Read MoreArriving in fall 2020 Continue reading… Xbox Project Scarlett: everything we know about Microsoft’s next console Source: New feed
Read MoreSecurity researchers have identified yet another cryptocurrency mining malware. This time it’s installing itself on enterprise application servers, and using a clever trick to remain hidden. If that wasn’t enough, the malware has already claimed its first major victim: Oracle servers. The malware takes advantage of a common vulnerability and exploit that was first identified
Read MoreMicrosoft is gradually revealing more details about its next-generation Xbox, codenamed Project Scarlett. While we already know some limited specs for Project Scarlett, the next Xbox console will also support existing Xbox One games, controllers, and accessories. “We thought out our design for Project Scarlett, we definitely wanted to make sure that we were compatible
Read MoreSteven Spielberg is in the process of writing a horror show for a new stream service called Quibi (Short for Quick Bites), reported Variety. The catch is you can only watch an episode once its dark. Speaking at the Banff World Media Festival in Canada, Quibi’s co-founder and former Disney executive Jeffrey Katzenberg recently said Spielberg
Read MoreBijan Stephen / The Verge: Facebook, which makes no mention of CBD in its ad policies, says users are not allowed to post ads or pay to promote posts that mention CBD-infused products — If you’re looking for it, you can find a CBD-infused version of just about everything: coffee, chocolate, vapes, shampoos, masks …
Read MoreIt’s a pleasure to watch software improve. I read the change logs, and I think: Humans can do things. Letter of Recommendation: Bug Fixes Source: NY Times Tech
Read MorePUBG Mobile is not only the most popular mobile game in the world, with more than 100 million monthly players, it’s now also the top grossing: collecting more than $146 million last month in revenue according to analyst figures reported by The Financial Times. The money comes not only from items and skins bought by
Read MoreTaylor Lorenz / The Atlantic: A look at the rise of Facebook “blessings groups”, peer-to-peer aid groups where people ask for small amounts of money for help with pressing needs — About a month ago, Heather Wiley, a new mom, was scrolling through a Facebook group for mothers when she came across a post that
Read MoreInternal communication seem to be this mystical concept that means very different things to everyone. For a PR nerd, it is a silver bullet that helps you improve everything about a company. If you are an HR specialist, it is something that reduces the workload. And for management, it is often a tick in a
Read MoreThe special recreation celebrates Zagato’s 100th anniversary. Aston Martin's DB4 Zagato GT Continuation is one heck of an anniversary gift – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreIf you listened to the National Weather Service Weather Radio in the US about 25 years ago, you’ll no doubt remember [Perfect Paul], one of the synthesized voices used to read current conditions and weather forecasts. The voice came from a DECtalk DTC01, a not inexpensive voice synthesizer first made in 1984 that also gave
Read MoreLast night, a group of Turkish hackers took over Bollywood actor and Indian cultural icon Amitabh Bachchan‘s Twitter account, and posted tweets about the purportedly harsh treatment Turkish soccer players have faced at the hands of Iceland recently. Bachchan’s account has more than 37 million followers, more than Hilary Clinton’s Twitter followers. The group –
Read MoreEven though it probably affects our lives every single day, most of us have no idea what a “knowledge graph” is. Asking your favorite voice assistant what the weather will be like tomorrow? That’s thanks to a knowledge graph. But what exactly is a knowledge graph? Well, there’s actually some debate on what the best
Read MoreThe notorious Silk Road site was shut down in 2013. Others have followed. But the online trafficking of illegal narcotics hasn’t abated. They Just Won’t Die: Dark Web Drug Sellers Resist Police Crackdowns Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreKyle Wiggers / VentureBeat: Amazon announces general availability of Amazon Personalize, its fully-managed AI-powered recommendation service for AWS customers, starting in select regions — Delivering personalized experiences to customers just got easier, thanks to Amazon. The Seattle company today announced … Amazon announces general availability of Amazon Personalize, its fully-managed AI-powered recommendation service for AWS
Read MoreJon Russell / TechCrunch: South Korean budget hotel and online booking platform Yanolja raises $180M Series D led by Singaporean sovereign wealth fund GIC at a $1B+ valuation — The travel tech industry has got another unicorn. Following the likes of Airbnb, OYO, Traveloka and Klook, Korea’s Yanolja said today … South Korean budget hotel
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