The TV adaptation of A Song of Ice and Fire might be over, but its author George RR Martin says he’s still hard at work on finishing the book series behind HBO’s adaptation. In a blog post published yesterday, the author said “I’m still here, and I’m still busy,” adding that he’s currently hard at
Read MoreThere’s a lot of loose ends (and one loose dragon) still to tie up. Game of Thrones finale: The biggest unanswered questions – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMicrosoft has officially announced a preview of its Microsoft Edge browser for the macOS. Microsoft originally unveiled plans for the browser at its annual BUILD developers conference held on May 6. The browser is based on Google’s open-source Chromium rendering engine, which also powers other popular browsers like Chrome, Brave, Opera, and Vivaldi, among others.
Read MoreLast night, TechCrunch reported that a massive database containing info of over 49 million Instagram influencers, celebrities, and brand accounts found in the open. Security researcher Anurag Sen found the growing database hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS) without a password. As per the report, the data contained influencers’ Instagram handles, bios, verification status, location,
Read MoreTV’s MacGyver would love the breadboard arrangement we saw recently: it uses paperclips and crimping to make circuits that can be more or less permanent with no soldering. The basic idea is simple. A cardboard base has a piece of paper affixed. Metal paperclips are bent straight and glued to the paper using PVA glue
Read MoreThe US Department of Homeland Security has warned of the dangers of Chinese-made drones, according to an alert obtained by CNN. The alert cautions that consumer-level drones, of which the vast majority in North America are sold by Shenzhen-based DJI, could send back sensitive flight information to headquarters on Chinese soil that could subsequently be
Read MoreAfter a horrid 24 hours, there’s finally some respite for Huawei. The US Commerce Department has given the company a 90-day extension to provide support for existing handsets and network components. The department has issued a “temporary general license ” to the company “necessary to maintain and support existing and currently fully operational networks and equipment, including software updates
Read MoreThis is the last episode ever, so you may as well soak in the details. Game of Thrones season 8 finale: Subtle details you may have missed – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAuthor George R.R. Martin promises unicorns and different plotlines when Winds of Winter finally comes out. Game of Thrones new books will not match HBO show's finale – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCNC machining is a wonderful thing, taking away a lot of the manual work required in machining and replacing it with accurate, repeatable computer control. However, this doesn’t mean that you can simply click a few buttons and become a great machinist overnight. There are a wide variety of skills involved in utilizing these tools
Read MoreHuawei founder Ren Zhengfei has downplayed the impact of the US executive order that could cripple Huawei’s ability to collaborate with American companies like Google and Qualcomm. In comments to Chinese media gathered at the company’s Shenzhen headquarters, reported on by the Global Times state newspaper, Ren says the 90-day extension to normal business relations
Read MoreThe latest piece of Chinese technology under fire from the US government is drones, reports say. Homeland Security reportedly warns of Chinese-made drones stealing data – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThis movie will likely appeal to sports car racing geeks and pupper fans alike. The Art of Racing in the Rain trailer uses a talking dog to make car nerds cry – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreIn the practical world we live in, PCBs are often rectangles (or rectangles with rectangles, it’s just rectangles all the way down). When a designer goes to schematic capture things are put down on nice neat grid intersections; and if there isn’t a particular demand during layout the components probably go on a grid too.
Read MoreThe two contracts will span three years. Data#3 scores WA-wide Microsoft licensing contracts Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreCommentary: Huawei’s latest phones have outshone Samsung’s flagship models. President Trump’s executive order targeting Huawei has already softened. Samsung has the most to gain from US, Google putting Huawei on ice – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Game is over but there are still plenty of loose ends in Westeros and beyond. Game of Thrones season 8 finale: All the unanswered questions – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWin or die. Game of Thrones season 8 finale recap: Break the wheel – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreEverybody’s Golf VR is a delicious steak in dire need of some potatoes. It’s a title that will easily make its way toward the front of the pantheon when it comes to both PSVR games and sports titles for the VR platform in general. I just can’t help but feel it could be so much
Read MoreIn the early days of my audio obsession, electrostatic headphones were legendary. Products like Stax’s SR-009 and Sennheiser’s Orpheus HE90 promised higher resolution than was possible with the typical dynamic drivers of the day. But they were woefully impractical, being some of the few headphones to cross the $1,000 mark and requiring a specialized, bulky amplifier. Fast forward
Read MoreTurner Tenney, known professionally as Tfue, alleges the esports team is limiting his business opportunities. Pro Fortnite player sues gaming organization over 'oppressive' contract – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThese are the highest-rated geek films since 2010. Best geek movies of the decade – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreOne user says Google suggested a factory reset to fix the issue with its latest Pixel phone. Pixel 3A and 3A XL users complain of phones randomly shutting down – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIf you’re a Maven user in places like Chicago or Boston, sounds like you’d better start looking for a new car sharing service. GM's Maven will trim its areas of operation by almost half, report says – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreBoth grizzled hams and potential future amateur radio operators are well-served by the market these days. Powerful and capable UHF and VHF handheld transceivers can now be had for well under $100, something unimaginable as recently as 20 years ago. Of course, a major part of the amateur radio scene used to be Morse code.
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