Bloomberg: Sources: Uber is in advanced talks to acquire its Dubai-based rival Careem, valuing the company at $3B, in a deal that could be announced in the coming weeks — – Dubai-based Careem may be valued at about $3 billion in a sale — Companies may be ready to announce a deal in the coming
Read MoreI’m supposed to be packing up all the electronics I “won’t need until after the move.” What does that even mean? I need all of my electronics all of the time. Instead, I’m pretending to write a review of these Aukey smart outlets. I’m really just surfing Amazon and planning out our new smart home.
Read MoreFrom shredded cheese to almond butter, we put these processors through their paces to find the best. The best food processors you can buy today – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNatasha Lomas / TechCrunch: Irish Data Protection Commission report: watchdog received 2,864 complaints in 2018 after May 25, when GDPR came into force, compared to 2,642 for all of 2017 — A report by the lead data watchdog for a large number of tech giants operating in Europe shows a significant increase … Irish Data
Read MoreDon’t get me wrong. Like most people, there’s nothing I enjoy more than solving a long, involved math problem by hand. But, sometimes, a few pages of algebraic scratches on paper is just a means to an end. I find this especially true during electronic design sessions, be it circuit design or PCB layout; I
Read MoreAn EV lacks a lot of other cars’ parts, but not all of their headaches. Top 5 electric car maintenance issues and their costs – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThere are two separate causes at play, both of which can result in the same outcome. Hyundai, Kia recall 500,000 cars over fire concerns – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreCapture light trails, silky flows of water and remove crowds of people from a popular locale. Spectre app for iPhone uses AI to create better long-exposure photos – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFive cameras, sooner than anticipated. Nokia 9 PureView shipping March 3, 0 off at launch – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreEdward Taylor / Reuters: BMW and Daimler deepen their alliance, say they will pool resources and share development costs of automated driving technology — FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Daimler and BMW deepened their alliance on Thursday to share spiraling development costs for highly automated driving technologies … BMW and Daimler deepen their alliance, say they will
Read MoreTech columnist Geoffrey A. Fowler answers your questions — and wants to hear about your tech nightmares. Help Desk: Digital life after death, passwords on Post-Its and a new Comcast nightmare Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreTake a deep breathe and close your eyes for a moment. Katy Perry’s new, inspiring smash-hit, “Roar,” is playing on the radio. Open your eyes. Go catch a movie, and more than likely you’ll watch the much-anticipated LEGO Movie. Then, take a break from churning out Luigi death stare memes to check on your recent cryptocurrency
Read MoreFrom sponsoring “Hockey Night in Canada” to financing 5G research, Huawei’s footprint in Canada is expanding. Former government officials are expressing concern, but many consumers like the products. As Huawei’s Influence in Canada Grows, Some Fear Spying. Others Just Want Fast Internet. Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreWhere other massive online games have failed, Ubisoft’s new flagship online game hopes to fill the current void. Online games have lately been a dud parade. ‘The Division 2’ swears it will be the good one. Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreIn an announcement ahead of the RSA Conference, Microsoft released details of two cloud-based security tools for large organizations. The new tools use AI and machine learning to help security professionals reduce “alert fatigue” and respond to actual threats more quickly. Microsoft's new cloud security tools aim to reduce alert fatigue Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreWe’ve all seen brightly-colored pieces of aluminum and can identify them as anodized. But what does that mean, exactly? A recent video from [Ariel Yahni] starring [Wawa] — a four-legged assistant — shows how to create pieces like this yourself. You can see [Wawa’s] new dog tag, below. [Ariel] found a lot of how to
Read MoreEven as cryptocurrency prices have plunged, several big tech companies are working on their own digital tokens for use in text messaging systems. Facebook and Telegram Are Hoping to Succeed Where Bitcoin Failed Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe new video uses virtual reality to highlight the many dangers of venturing onto frozen water as the spring thaw approaches. The Weather Channel uses virtual reality to reveal the terrifying danger of frozen lakes Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreWelcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. The Ethereum community is today getting ready for two upgrades to its blockchain, following various security-related delays. Constantinople and St Petersburg, as the code changes are known, will be implemented
Read MoreFerrari says it’s the most powerful V8 it’s put in a series-production car. Ferrari F8 Tributo one-ups the 488 in Geneva with 710 hp – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreIf you’re thinking about a carrier change, this extended trial is too good to pass up. Last chance to get 3 months of Mint Mobile service for – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWe can make our 3D-printed parts even more capable when we start mixing them with some essential “mechanical vitamins.” By combining prints with screws, nuts, fasteners, and pins, we get a rich ecosystem for mechanism-making with capabilities beyond what we could simply print alone. Today I’d like to share some tips on one of my
Read MoreThe game was an example of 5G’s potential power. 5G and VR let me Spider-Man my way through New York – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCommentary: Foldables are stunning. Now if only the masses could get their hands on these cutting-edge devices. Galaxy Fold, Huawei Mate X: Foldable phones are so tantalizingly close – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Weather Channel is using new real-time graphics and visual effects in many of their videos. See an example of it during this ice and climate change segment. See The Weather Channel’s immersive mixed reality segment in action Source: Washington Post Tech
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