Whole Foods Cut Prices. It Saved Us 5 Cents.
The grocery chain’s “Whole Paycheck” reputation doesn’t appear to be threatened. Whole Foods Cut Prices. It Saved Us 5 Cents. Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe grocery chain’s “Whole Paycheck” reputation doesn’t appear to be threatened. Whole Foods Cut Prices. It Saved Us 5 Cents. Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreBuzzFeed News: Proto, Whatsapp’s Indian partner, says the misinformation “tip line” announced on Tuesday is primarily for research, not to help users who find misinformation — One day after WhatsApp launched a tip line to combat misinformation ahead of a general election in India … Proto, Whatsapp's Indian partner, says the misinformation "tip line" announced
Read MoreKim Zetter / Washington Post: Researchers create malware that places fake cancerous nodes in CT scans to fool radiologists, showing what high-profile attacks on hospital gear could look like — Researchers in Israel created malware to draw attention to serious security weaknesses in medical imaging equipment and networks. Researchers create malware that places fake cancerous
Read MoreTo all the desk jockeys of the world, I direct your attention to Listen to a Movie, a site which allows you to (as the name suggests) listen to the audio of thousands of movies, shows, and comedy specials, no video required. Listen to a Movie claims to have been created “for the enslaved cubicle
Read More{$inline_image} [Tony] built a high-efficiency power supply for Nixie tube projects. But that’s not what this post is about, really. As you read through [Tony]’s extremely detailed post on Hackaday.io, you’ll be reading through an object lesson in electronic design that covers the entire process, from the initial concept – a really nice, reliable 170
Read More[Tony] built a high-efficiency power supply for Nixie tube projects. But that’s not what this post is about, really. As you read through [Tony]’s extremely detailed post on Hackaday.io, you’ll be reading through an object lesson in electronic design that covers the entire process, from the initial concept – a really nice, reliable 170 V
Read MoreMore than 540 million Facebook records — including users’ comments, likes, account names and more — were left exposed on an Amazon cloud-computing server, researchers discovered on Wednesday, marking the latest major privacy and security mishap to plague the social-networking giant. Millions of sensitive Facebook user records were left exposed on public web, security researchers
Read MoreKate Clark / TechCrunch: Clearbanc launches “The 20-Min Term Sheet”, a new campaign to fund 2,000 e-commerce startups with $1B in non-dilutive capital by the end of 2019 — Raising venture capital isn’t easy; for some, it’s impossible. — Clearbanc offers startups a fundraising alternative … Clearbanc launches "The 20-Min Term Sheet", a new campaign
Read MoreEmil Protalinski / VentureBeat: Google debuts Android Q Beta 2 with multitasking overlay elements called Bubbles, foldables emulator, and precise audio recordings with zoomable microphone API — Google today launched the second Android Q beta with multitasking Bubbles, a foldables emulator, zoomable microphones, and more. Google debuts Android Q Beta 2 with multitasking overlay elements
Read MoreWell, that was fast. Less than a month after it released the first beta of Android Q, Google has now released Beta 2. While it’s mostly aimed at adding API’s and features for developers, there is one major development for the rest of us: bubbles are now official. If you have no idea what I’m talking
Read MoreUpGuard: Researchers find 3rd-party Facebook apps leaking user info, including app from Cultura Colectiva that left 540M+ records of users’ Facebook info exposed on AWS — The UpGuard Cyber Risk team can now report that two more third-party developed Facebook app datasets have been found exposed to the public internet. Researchers find 3rd-party Facebook apps
Read MoreNever tell your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man any secrets. Russo brothers didn't trust Tom Holland with Avengers: Endgame script – CNET Source: CNet
Read More{$inline_image} Eugene Kim / CNBC: Sources: in recent weeks Amazon has been quietly removing or relocating promotional spots on its site that gave special treatment to its private label products — – Amazon has significantly scaled down or relocated promotions of its private label products in recent weeks. Sources: in recent weeks Amazon has been
Read MoreVolvo will build more S60 Polestar Engineered sedans, as well. 2020 Volvo V60, XC60 get the Polestar Engineered treatment – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThe 5G Moto Mod, an attachment for the Moto Z3 phone, is also now available. Verizon's 5G network goes live in Chicago and Minneapolis – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSecurity researchers found a treasure trove of Facebook data on an unprotected server. Millions of Facebook records were exposed on public Amazon server – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreVerizon said Wednesday it had turned on its ultra-fast 5G wireless network in parts of Chicago and Minneapolis, though it’ll only be available to certain subscribers who pay a fee and own a compatible smartphone. Verizon said it turned on 5G wireless in two cities. Here’s what it is, and who can access it. Source:
Read MoreInk! No matter the printer you’ve got, whether it be inkjet, laser or otherwise, it’s the consumables that will send you broke. At times, the cost of Hewlett-Packard black ink has exceeded the price per volume of human blood, and shareholders around the world have rejoiced. As a retrocomputing reprobate, I have a personal dilection
Read MoreAt least 25 prominent researchers are calling on the company to stop selling the technology to law enforcement agencies, citing concerns that it has built-in biases. A.I. Experts Question Amazon’s Facial-Recognition Technology Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreEmulation of classic consoles has long been a solved problem. It’s now possible to run thousands of vintage games on a computer the size of a stick of gum, and to do so with all the benefits emulation brings. [M-Parks] isn’t the biggest fan, however – and decided to build a slimline NES handheld instead.
Read MoreWe have only 36 days left until TNW2019, our tech conference in Amsterdam! Here are some fun facts about the number 36: It appears in the title of Wu-Tang Clan’s album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) +36 is the area code of Hungary It’s the number of gallons in a beer barrel There will be
Read MoreFrom flocks of birds to fish schools in the sea, or towering termite mounds, many social groups in nature exist together to survive and thrive. This cooperative behavior can be used by engineers as “bio-inspiration” to solve practical human problems, and by computer scientists studying swarm intelligence. “Swarm robotics” took off in the early 2000s,
Read MoreJosh Constine / TechCrunch: HR software startup Rippling, led by ex-Zenefits CEO Parker Conrad, raises $45M Series A led by Kleiner Perkins, source says at a valuation of $270M — Parker Conrad’s last startup Zenefits drowned in busy work. Now with Rippling, he wants to boil that ocean. HR software startup Rippling, led by ex-Zenefits
Read MoreNatasha Lomas / TechCrunch: Red Points, which provides a SaaS to help brands protect their products from online fakes and piracy, raises $38M Series C led by Summit Partners — Barcelona-based Red Points has closed a $38 million Series C led by Summit Partners. Existing investors Northzone, Mangrove … Red Points, which provides a SaaS
Read MoreAndrew Liptak / The Verge: Scribd launches Scribd Originals, a new long-form program with original content featuring notable authors such as Roxane Gay and Garrett Graff — Pieces will range between a magazine feature and a book — Reading platform Scribd is launching a new original content program called Scribd Originals today … Scribd launches
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