Google just can’t stop info about its Pixel phones from leaking, can it? It happened several times last year ahead of the Pixel 3’s launch, and now, the latest news about the handset’s successor comes from, um, Google itself. 9to5Google noticed that the company accidentally listed its upcoming mid-range phone, the Pixel 3a, on its
Read MoreJason Kint / Nieman Lab: Survey: fewer than 50% of US adults expect Google to collect data on users’ activities on its platforms or apps, track personal browsing for ad targeting, more — Numerous privacy scandals over the past couple of years have fueled the need for increased examination of tech companies’ data tracking practices.
Read MoreIt was the best WrestleMania in years. WWE WrestleMania 35: Results, ratings, surprises and new champions – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA new Thor movie? The next Black Panther movie? Nobody knows. But a new Marvel movie will be shot in Australia. A new, mystery 'untitled' Marvel movie will be shot in Australia – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNot long ago, photogrammetry — the process of stitching multiple photographs taken from different angles into a 3D whole — was hard stuff. Nowadays, it’s easy. [Mikolas Zuza] over at Prusa Printers, has a guide showing off cutting edge open-source software that’s not only more powerful, but also easier to use. They’ve also produced a
Read MoreFans are ready to get the action-comedy duo back together. Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan hint at Rush Hour 4 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMSRC: Microsoft partners with HackerOne, says its bug bounty program awarded $2M+ in 2018, now pays bounties faster, and has increased max rewards from $15K to $50K — In 2018 The Microsoft Bounty Program awarded over $2,000,000 to encourage and reward external security research in key technologies to protect our customers. Microsoft partners with HackerOne,
Read MoreHe fell into the ring, then he got his nose ring ripped out. Tough day at the office. WWE Wrestlemania 35: Guardians of The Galaxy's Batista just became a nose ring ripping meme – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTaylor Soper / GeekWire: Automotive company Lear acquires connected-car software maker Xevo, which runs an in-car e-commerce platform called Xevo Market, for $320M — Global automotive giant Lear today announced that it will acquire Seattle-area connected car startup Xevo for $320 million. Automotive company Lear acquires connected-car software maker Xevo, which runs an in-car e-commerce
Read MoreKatie Fustich / Built In Colorado: Cybersecurity startup deepwatch raises $23M Series A to fuel expansion and R&D, says it’s grown to 130 employees and over 100 customers — On Wednesday, Denver-based deepwatch announced it has secured $23 million in a Series A funding round. The cybersecurity provider will use … Cybersecurity startup deepwatch raises
Read MoreThe digital pin board company is setting a price range for its I.P.O. that will put it at below its last private market valuation of $12 billion. Pinterest Said to Price I.P.O. Below Last Private Valuation Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreWe’re three hours deep and just getting started. WWE WrestleMania 35: Live updates, results, ratings, surprises and new champions – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePlus: Maybe don’t ever pat Brock Lesnar on the shoulder. WWE WrestleMania 35: The Miz's dad becomes a mulleted meme – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreRomain Dillet / TechCrunch: Q&A with France’s new digital minister Cédric O on regulating big tech, moderating content through a neutral central repository, tech industry in France, more — An interview with Cédric O — What happens when you’re working behind the scene with French President Emmanuel Macron and you suddenly become a minister? Q&A
Read MoreEmily Bell / The Guardian: Facebook and Google have placed op-eds and dozens of paid “native ad” articles across major publications, amid other media efforts, to steer future regulations — Three years on from the US election, tech firms are seeking rules that won’t hit their profits Facebook and Google have placed op-eds and dozens
Read MoreA few years ago, new, innovative pico projectors, influenced by one of the TI development kits, started appearing in Kickstarter projects and other various DIY endeavours. Those projects fizzled out, most likely due to the cost of the projectors, but we got a few laughs out of it: that wearable smartphone that projected a screen
Read MoreWWE Wrestlemania 35 is happening right now! Here’s everything you need to know. WWE Wrestlemania 35: How to watch, results, full match card, location, lineup and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreOh yeah, it’s got books too. Robots, VR and 3D printers are served up at this high-tech library – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBBC: UK issues white paper with a plan for a new watchdog alongside guidelines that could hold senior tech execs liable for harmful content hosted on their platforms — Internet sites could be fined or blocked if they fail to tackle “online harms” such as terrorist propaganda and child abuse, under government plans. UK issues
Read MoreIt’s grapple Christmas, everyone. Let’s see what’s under the tree. WWE WrestleMania 35: Live updates, results, ratings and reactions – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePaul Sawers / VentureBeat: How Waze is working with Transport for London through its Connected Citizens program, which has 900 partners, to launch the city’s new Ultra Low Emission Zone — As cities look for new ways to combat congestion and toxic fumes, technology is playing an increasingly big part in the problem-solving … How
Read MoreFacebook, Twitter, YouTube and a whole bunch of smaller platforms will face huge fines if they fail to live up to their “duty of care” to internet users. UK to keep social networks in check with internet safety regulator – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBritish regulators on Sunday unveiled a landmark proposal to penalize Facebook, Google and other tech giants that fail to stop the spread of harmful content online, marking a major new regulatory threat for an industry that’s long dodged responsibility for what its users say or share. U.K. unveils sweeping plan to penalize Facebook and Google
Read MoreIt’s April, which means all the people responsible for doubling the number of badges at DEF CON are hard at work getting their prototypes ready and trying to fund the entire thing. The first one out of the gate is Da Bomb, by [netik] and his crew. This is the same team that brought you
Read MoreWWE Wrestlemania 35 is minutes away from starting! Here’s everything you need to know. WWE Wrestlemania 35: Start time, results, how to watch, full match card, location, lineup and more – CNET Source: CNet
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