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June 6, 2019

Gatik, which is developing an autonomous vehicle stack for B2B short-haul logistics, emerges from stealth with a $4.5M seed round, announces Walmart partnership (Kyle Wiggers/VentureBeat)

Kyle Wiggers / VentureBeat: Gatik, which is developing an autonomous vehicle stack for B2B short-haul logistics, emerges from stealth with a $4.5M seed round, announces Walmart partnership — Gatik, a two-year-old startup developing an autonomous vehicle stack for business-to-business short-haul logistics … Gatik, which is developing an autonomous vehicle stack for B2B short-haul logistics, emerges

June 6, 2019

Bungie unveils big Destiny 2 shift with Shadowkeep expansion and free-to-play version

Game studio Bungie has decided to get ahead of the E3 news cycle with the announcement of the second major Destiny 2 expansion, and its first ever without publishing partner Activision. The expansion is called Shadowkeep, in line with a data mined leak revealed on Tuesday, and will bring players back to the Moon, a

June 6, 2019

Spotify signs podcast deal with the Obamas’ production company

Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have signed a multiyear deal to produce podcasts exclusively for Spotify, through their media company Higher Ground Productions. The announcement is light on details, but heavy on aphorisms, saying the move continues the Obamas’ mission to “create compelling content that entertains and inspires viewers.” The announcement comes just a few

Forget MacOS: The iPad is now Apple's mobile computing future

The Mac and MacOS are not going to die, but for the balance of its customers, Apple has very clearly has chosen its successor. Forget MacOS: The iPad is now Apple's mobile computing future Source: ZDNet Microsoft

June 6, 2019

Fablab Saigon Celebrates a Belated Arduino Day

Okay, we’ve just left May and stepped into June, why are we talking about Arduino Day — traditionally a March 16th event where makers congregate and share projects? I live in Ho Chi Minh City, and the event tends to take place in mid-May, but the enthusiasm and collaborative spirit are just as strong. Organized

June 6, 2019

How to Quit Your Job

You’re ready to move on, and it’s time to break the news to the boss. What’s the proper protocol for going out on the right note? Read more… How to Quit Your Job Source: Life Hacker

June 6, 2019

Twitter simplifies the language for its rules and reorganizes them into three high-level categories: safety, privacy, and authenticity (Del Harvey/Twitter)

Del Harvey / Twitter: Twitter simplifies the language for its rules and reorganizes them into three high-level categories: safety, privacy, and authenticity — Our rules exist to help keep everyone using Twitter safe and ensure they can participate freely in the public conversation. Twitter simplifies the language for its rules and reorganizes them into three

June 6, 2019

Experts say US election laws, which prohibit companies from providing services at a discount, are hampering cyber security work, a weakness for 2020 campaigns (New York Times)

New York Times: Experts say US election laws, which prohibit companies from providing services at a discount, are hampering cyber security work, a weakness for 2020 campaigns — One year out from the 2020 elections, presidential candidates face legal roadblocks to acquiring the tools and assistance necessary … Experts say US election laws, which prohibit

June 6, 2019

Check the State Department's Travel Advisories Before Planning a Trip

Planning a solo trip this summer? Before you go it alone, do your homework and research all you can for your own safety. Recently, and just in time for the busy summer travel season, the U.S. State Department updated a number of its travel advisories on its website. Read more… Check the State Department's Travel

Listen for the log-in: Hackers may glean your password by listening to how you type on your phone

PIN codes, individual letters and whole words can be recovered with the right app, researchers say. Listen for the log-in: Hackers may glean your password by listening to how you type on your phone Source: Washington Post Tech

Trailer: 'Draugen'

“Draugen” is a single-player, first-person Fjord Noir mystery set in 1920s Norway. Trailer: 'Draugen' Source: Washington Post Tech

Video shows Amazon robots working alongside humans

Robots are changing the way Amazon handles its warehouse operations. Amazon chief executive Jeff Bezos owns The Washington Post. Video shows Amazon robots working alongside humans Source: Washington Post Tech

June 6, 2019

How to Get Financial Assistance for an Abortion—Including Travel

Even though abortion is still technically legal in all 50 states, that doesn’t mean the clinics are accessible and affordable for everyone. The cost of the procedure itself is one thing—and in some cases, may be covered by your insurance—but even if you’re fortunate enough to have this coverage, there still may be… Read more…

June 6, 2019

Xiaomi’s itsy-bitsy Mi 9 SE flagship is designed to be used with one hand

Xiaomi’s assault on the European smartphone market continues. Today, it announced the UK launch of its compact Mi 9 SE flagship, which will retail starting at £349 (roughly $440) for the entry-level model. This device bears many similarities with the previously released Mi 9 handset, albeit with a drastically modified form factor. It sits in

U Hawaii Mentoring Program Aims to Boost Women in STEM Fields

A modest program at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa is doing its part to boost the numbers of women who study for and enter STEM fields. U Hawaii Mentoring Program Aims to Boost Women in STEM Fields Source: Campus Technology

Dashing Diademata Delivers Second Generation ROS

A simple robot that performs line-following or obstacle avoidance can fit all of its logic inside a single Arduino sketch. But as a robot’s autonomy increases, its corresponding software gets complicated very quickly. It won’t be long before diagnostic monitoring and logging comes in handy, or the desire to encapsulate feature areas and orchestrate how

‘Draugen’ is a picturesque game about delusional thinking

Its protagonist is not a hero, but a man traumatized by his past. Its pacing is leisurely rather than hurried. Its mysteries court the mundane more than the spectacular. ‘Draugen’ is a picturesque game about delusional thinking Source: Washington Post Tech

The FCC allows AT&T, Verizon and other carriers to block more suspected robocalls

The new rules allow carriers to enroll consumers in call-blocking tools by default, but the FCC did not mandate that telecom giants offer these services for free, sparking sharp criticism from one Democratic commissioner. The FCC allows AT&T, Verizon and other carriers to block more suspected robocalls Source: Washington Post Tech

June 6, 2019

Huawei will build 5G network for Russia’s biggest carrier

The gloom surrounding Huawei ever since its blacklisting by the US has been pierced by a ray of Russian sunshine this week, as the Chinese company announced it’s signed a 5G development deal with MTS, Russia’s biggest mobile operator. Timed to coincide with a three-day visit by Chinese president Xi Jinping to Moscow, the deal

June 6, 2019

Apple knows that iPad mouse support has broad appeal

An Apple director has said that the iPad’s upcoming mouse support is likely to have uses that go beyond making the iPad more accessible to people with disabilities. In an interview with TechCrunch, Apple’s director of Global Accessibility Policy & Initiatives, Sarah Herrlinger, said “Accessibility features can benefit more than the original community they were

June 6, 2019

JP Morgan Chase is informing customers that it is shutting down Finn, the mobile-only banking service aimed at younger customers, a year after its launch (Wall Street Journal)

Wall Street Journal: JP Morgan Chase is informing customers that it is shutting down Finn, the mobile-only banking service aimed at younger customers, a year after its launch — Finn was a hybrid, offering digital banking as well as some branch access — JPMorgan Chase & Co. is killing an experiment … JP Morgan Chase

June 6, 2019

Where to Get Free Donuts on National Donut Day 2019

Friday is National Donut Day. You can get free donuts at several beloved major chains, and discounted donuts at several less-beloved chains. Krispy Kreme is even planning a second free donut day, with one catch. Here’s where to get your free donuts across the country. Read more… Where to Get Free Donuts on National Donut

June 6, 2019

Blockchain startup hacked itself to ‘save’ $13M of its users’ cryptocurrency

A blockchain startup hacked its users’ wallets to save $13 million in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency from being stolen, ZDNet reports. Security researchers advised the Komodo Platform of a ‘backdoor‘ in Agama, one of its older wallet apps, that would have allowed hackers to siphon any and all digital assets held inside. Before that could

June 6, 2019

Step, which wants to build a mobile-based banking service aimed at teenagers starting in the US, raises $22.5M led by Stripe (Ingrid Lunden/TechCrunch)

Ingrid Lunden / TechCrunch: Step, which wants to build a mobile-based banking service aimed at teenagers starting in the US, raises $22.5M led by Stripe — The smartphone revolution has well and truly disrupted the world of banking. A wide range of startups have cropped up that have completely removed the need … Step, which

June 6, 2019

CHEAP EXTRA: At $180, this Bose Solo 5 soundbar is dangerously discounted

Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! One CHEAP today wasn’t enough? Don’t you worry, we’ve got an extra deal just for you: the Bose Solo 5 soundbar for the lowest price it has ever been. For only $179.99, you can get yourself a great bit of

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