Many technology professionals bristle at the word ethics as an intangible topic more likely to show up as a required training course than part of daily risk mitigation. But when called to defend how you are mitigating the brand and PR risk of a Tay Chatbot or 787 Max autopilot, you are likely to “find religion” in
Read MoreAndrew Myers / Stanford News: Researchers have developed an algorithm that allows video editors to modify human speech in “talking head” videos by altering text in transcripts — A new algorithm allows video editors to modify talking head videos as if they were editing text – copying, pasting, or adding and deleting words. Researchers have
Read MoreSometimes the most useful hacks are also the simplest ones. A case in point is the LED and resistor assembly that [Skippy] recently posted on his blog. The idea is to solder up some pre-made indicators with integrated resistors to save space on the breadboard when prototyping — instead of four slots, you only use
Read MoreReleased to the general public in July 2009, Google Calendar is one of the favored time management and scheduling apps available. And, for a good reason. I know a lot at Google Calendar. Here are 25 Google calendar hacks to maximize productivity that every person needs to know how to use. Lauded for its design
Read MoreSarah Perez / TechCrunch: FAQ on how Sign In with Apple works based on information at WWDC, including details about two-factor authentication support and private email relay service — One of the bigger security announcements from Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference this week is Apple’s new requirement … FAQ on how Sign In with Apple works
Read MoreRussell Brandom / The Verge: Apple’s sign-in button, built for a post-Cambridge Analytica world, is a sign of how much tech infrastructure needs to be rebuilt as privacy expectations change — Protection against developers, not hackers — In 2019, Facebook isn’t just a homepage; it’s a passport. Apple's sign-in button, built for a post-Cambridge Analytica
Read MoreMedCity News: Carbon Health, which provides video and message-based virtual care through an app in addition to in-person care at seven Bay Area clinics, raises $30M Series B — In addition to its seven Bay Area clinics that offer in-person care, the startup has a mobile app through which patients … Carbon Health, which provides
Read MoreDoom, dragons and dreamboats (can we call you that Mr. Howard?). E3 2019: How, when and where to watch the Bethesda conference live – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMegan Rose Dickey / TechCrunch: Former Unity VP Anne Evans has filed a lawsuit against the company for retaliation and wrongful termination, alleging CEO John Riccitiello sexually harassed her — Unity Technologies, the multibillion-dollar gaming engine, is facing a lawsuit from its former VP of global talent acquisition … Former Unity VP Anne Evans has
Read MoreIt is fun to make a toy vehicle with Lego, but it is even more fun to make one that actually works. [PeterSripol] made two Lego submarines, and you can see them in the video below. There isn’t a lot of build information, but watching the subs fire missiles and then getting destroyed by depth
Read MoreMicrosoft holds its biggest event of the year Sunday June 9. Halo: Infinite? Gears 5? Project xCloud plans? What will we see at E3 2019? E3 2019: Microsoft Xbox E3 conference, start time, how to watch, livestream and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreReuters: In a communique, G20 finance ministers agreed on Saturday to compile common rules to close loopholes global tech companies use to reduce their corporate taxes — FUKUOKA, Japan (Reuters) – Group of 20 finance ministers agreed on Saturday to compile common rules to close loopholes used … In a communique, G20 finance ministers agreed
Read MoreKirsten Korosec / TechCrunch: Luminous Computing, which aims to build a photonic chip, raises $9M seed round led by Bill Gates, with Dara Khosrowshahi, Travis Kalanick, others participating — Luminous Computing, a one-year-old startup, is aiming to build a photonics chip that will handle workloads needed for AI at the speed of light. Luminous Computing,
Read MoreIf you’re a fan of DOS games from the 1990s, you’ve almost certainly used DOSBox to replay them on a modern computer. It allows you to run software in a virtual environment that replicates an era-appropriate computer. That’s great for historical accuracy, but doesn’t do you much good if you’re trying to leverage modern computing
Read MoreSimon Kinberg talks about his respect for MCU producer Kevin Feige, how Sophie Turner shaped Jean Grey and what Dark Phoenix has in common with The Empire Strikes Back. X-Men: Dark Phoenix director shares what's behind the MCU Easter egg – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe video game giant showed off its highly anticipated games, including Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, new content for Apex Legends and a bunch of other cool stuff. E3 2019: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Apex Legends, The Sims 4 and everything announced at EA Play – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Beta Taurids are rarely seen, but there’s increasing evidence they’ve been strongly felt at least once in the past. Little-known meteor shower this month could have dangerous stowaways – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMicrosoft is less than 24 hours away from unveiling its next-generation Xbox plans at E3, and the company has been hiding secret messages in its own teasers. Twitter users have noticed that each of Microsoft’s daily E3 countdown videos has a secret code hidden in the left-hand side of the video. The first, from a
Read MoreE3’s press conference weekend kicked off with EA’s Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Next up: Microsoft’s Xbox, Nintendo, Ubisoft, Bethesda and Square Enix. E3 2019: What to expect and how to watch Xbox, Bethesda, Ubisoft and Nintendo live – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSpoiler-free: After a shaky opening, Sophie Turner’s fiery villain takes us on a wild ride to complete an era of adventures. X-Men: Dark Phoenix review — Jean Grey rises in uneven last mutant blast – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreShira Ovide / Bloomberg: How MTN and Orange, two of the biggest mobile carriers in Africa, are trying to expand internet access in the continent by selling ~$20 phones powered by KaiOS — About half of humanity don’t have internet access, and a lot of those people are in Africa. Enter a $20 device with
Read MoreHillary Swank stars in this tense, strikingly shot film now streaming on Netflix. I Am Mother review: Netflix sci-fi chiller is one bad mama – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreLeapfrog make some pretty awesome kids electronics. Especially admirable is the low cost, the battery life, and the audio quality of these devices. This circuit bending hack takes advantage of those audio circuits by turning the Alphabet Pal into your lead vocalist. The performance in the demo video begins with some impressive tricks, but just
Read MoreFrom dark mode to security features that will protect your identity on every single iPhone app. Every important new thing iOS 13 will bring your iPhone this fall – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWhile EA is best known for blockbuster franchises like Battlefield, FIFA, and, more recently, Apex Legends, the publisher’s EA Originals label is home to some excellent smaller experiences. Today, at E3 in Los Angeles, the company revealed three more intriguing indie games that are in the works. The first is called Lost in Random, and
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