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Stage builder was a mistake. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate stage builder becomes instant meme machine – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreStage builder was a mistake. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate stage builder becomes instant meme machine – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCatalin Cimpanu / ZDNet: Hacker shares source code of tools from Iranian cyber-espionage unit APT34, alleged personal info of Iranian intelligence officers, and more on Telegram — APT34 hacking tools and victim data leaked on a secretive Telegram channel since last month. — In an incident reminiscent … Hacker shares source code of tools from
Read MoreResearchers treat cancer patients with experimental therapy. CRISPR gene-editing used in US patients for the first time – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSimbakubwa kutoaafrika takes its place in the circle of life. Giant prehistoric lion fossil discovered hiding in museum drawer – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Verge: Samsung responds to reports of display issues in Galaxy Fold, says removing the top protective layer or adding adhesives to the main display may cause damage — Also: be careful with that screen cover — Samsung has released an official statement addressing reports of display issues with the upcoming Galaxy Fold. Samsung responds
Read MoreThe shares will begin trading Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol PINS. Pinterest Prices I.P.O. at a Share, for a .7 Billion Valuation Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreCatalin Cimpanu / ZDNet: Security researcher takes over a subdomain that Windows 8 and Windows 10 use to deliver RSS-based news and updates to Live Tiles — Subdomain currently in the possession of a German security researcher, preventing any abuse. — Microsoft has lost control over a crucial subdomain … Security researcher takes over a
Read MoreThe 400-page report into President Trump and Russia will soon be in hands of the US Congress and the public. It could sharpen the partisan divide. Mueller report to be released Thursday: The facts on the Trump-Russia case – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJeremy Kaplan / Digital Trends: A look at Microsoft’s hardware design labs and how the company designed the Surface Hub 2S — Building 33 on Microsoft’s campus in Redmond, Washington, houses a conference room unlike any you’ve ever seen. It includes an enormous glowing sphere, a buckyball for a boardroom. A look at Microsoft's hardware
Read MoreContacts harvested during new account signups for nearly three years. Facebook 'unintentionally uploaded' email contacts from 1.5M users – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMilwaukee Journal Sentinel: Wisconsin governor says he wants to renegotiate the state’s Foxconn contract, which has up to $4B in incentives, thinks goal of 13K Foxconn jobs is unrealistic — MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers said Wednesday he wants to renegotiate the state’s contract with Foxconn Technology Group and emphasized … Wisconsin governor says he
Read MoreThe protest movement grows in the US as citizens face arrest while demanding action on climate change. Extinction Rebellion stops traffic with die-in action at NYC City Hall – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreRob Price / Business Insider: Facebook says it unintentionally collected email contacts of 1.5M users who used email password verification, will notify affected users and delete contacts — – Facebook said that it has “unintentionally uploaded” the email contacts of 1.5 million new Facebook users since May 2016. Facebook says it unintentionally collected email contacts
Read MoreJeff Bezos’ rocket company will upgrade a disused NASA testing facility to fire up two new engines. NASA and Blue Origin partner up for new rocket engine tests – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe tallish sedan features electric all-wheel drive and a clean, muscular design inspired by folded paper. Infiniti debuts Qs Inspiration concept EV in Shanghai – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreSalvador Rodriguez / CNBC: Pinterest prices its IPO at $19 per share, above the top end of the expected range, valuing the company at $10B — Pinterest priced its IPO at $19 a share, above the top end of the expected range, valuing the company at $10 billion. — Pinterest, which is expected to start
Read MoreDeanna Ting / Skift: Airbnb leads $160M Series B in debt and equity financing for Lyric, a hospitality platform offering short-term serviced apartments for business travelers — Can you be both a marketplace and a supplier at the same time? Airbnb certainly seems interested in testing that theory out. Airbnb leads 0M Series B in
Read MoreNetflix‘s chief content officer revealed this week that the Witcher show, an adaptation of the Polish fantasy epic-cum-video game dynasty, is going to arrive on the streaming service later this year — just in time to fill the void left by a certain other fantasy show’s conclusion. CCO Ted Sarandos confirmed the intended fourth quarter release during an earnings
Read MoreUsing NASA’s SOFIA, scientists finally pin down the elusive ancient molecule in space for the first time Astronomers discover universe's very first molecule in dying star – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDean Takahashi / VentureBeat: Newzoo data: the top 25 public game companies accounted for nearly 80% of the $134.9B global market in 2018; Tencent, Sony, Microsoft, and Apple topped the list — Market researcher Newzoo reported that the top 25 public game companies account for nearly 80 percent of the global market … Newzoo data:
Read MoreSamsung has another PR disaster on its hands. According to multiple sources, Samsung’s new Galaxy Fold — its dual-screen, folding smartphone — is failing just days after reviewers got their hands on it. At least it’s not catching fire. “A review unit given to CNBC by Samsung is completely unusable after just two days of
Read MoreFrench officials say a robot named Colossus played a crucial role in saving the Notre Dame from complete destruction. The robot is part of a new wave of firefighting machines that are being used to keep people out of harms way when fires break out. Firefighters had a secret weapon when Notre Dame caught fire:
Read MoreChris Horton / New York Times: Terry Gou, the founder of Foxconn, has announced he will run for Taiwan’s presidency — TAIPEI, Taiwan — The billionaire Terry Gou, whose company is best known for manufacturing iPhones, announced Wednesday he would run for Taiwan’s presidency, saying his bid had received a divine blessing — from a
Read MoreGovernor Evers, citing an “unreal expectation” of job creation, wants a new agreement with the Taiwanese electronic giant to build a $10 billion plant. Foxconn’s Deal With Wisconsin Should Be Revised, Gov. Tony Evers Says Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreRon Miller / TechCrunch: Salesforce says it’s buying MapAnything, which helps companies make location-based workflows on Salesforce’s platform; MapAnything has raised more than $84M — Salesforce announced today it’s buying another company built on its platform. This time it’s MapAnything, which as the name implies … Salesforce says it's buying MapAnything, which helps companies make
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