Ole Begemann: Q&A with Chris Lattner, developer of Swift, on its origins and evolution, the original team, Craig Federighi, and community feedback — In episode 1 of the new Swift Community Podcast, Chris Lattner, Garric Nahapetian, and John Sundell spoke about the origins of Swift and the current state … Q&A with Chris Lattner, developer
Read MoreChrome users can now get a view in Timeline of their web-browsing history thanks to an official Microsoft Chrome extension. Chrome users: This Windows 10 Timeline extension has just landed from Microsoft Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreNow that nearly every car on the road comes with an electronic key fob, people are desperate to find ways to repair these indispensable little gadgets without coughing up potentially hundreds of dollars at the dealership. There’s a whole market for replacement shells which you can transplant your (hopefully) still functional electronics into, but if
Read MorensKnox intends to use the cash injection to boost its global footprint in the cybersecurity arena. Microsoft's M12 leads m funding round for cyberfraud startup nsKnox Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreThe 36-inch model adds to your high-end Samsung appliance options and comes in a new finished called Tuscan Bronze. Samsung shows off new Chef Collection Pro range and hood at KBIS 2019 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBBC: Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei says there is “no way the US can crush us” and that “our company will never undertake any spying activities” — The founder of Huawei has said there is “no way the US can crush” the company, in an exclusive interview with the BBC. Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei says there
Read MoreCommentary: A camera trained on you for an entire long-haul flight? Surely you can’t be serious… Airplane seat cameras could be your new spy in the sky – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreRebecca Keegan / Hollywood Reporter: Q&A with Amazon Studios Chief Jennifer Salke on her content acquisition strategy, potentially broadcasting a ceremony such as the Oscars one day, and more — The studio head opened up about her Sundance buying spree, blockbuster ambitions and the secret room where Amazon’s ‘Lord … Q&A with Amazon Studios Chief
Read MoreMicrosoft’s health efforts may be lower-key than some of its rivals’, but Redmond is looking to set FHIR to the old order. Microsoft and digital health: AI, IoT and cloud computing point the way to personalised care Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreThere’s not as much separating these fitness trackers as you might think. Fitbit Charge 3 vs. Versa: Which is the best fitness tracker? – CNET Source: CNet
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. Rife with complex terminology, the world of cryptocurrency can be daunting at the best of times, but things got even more confusing last week when JPMorgan announced the launch of
Read MoreDami Lee / The Verge: As emoji become a critical part of communication, unprepared courts are increasingly having to interpret their myriad meanings in criminal cases — What does a crown emoji really mean? — Bay Area prosecutors were trying to prove that a man arrested during a prostitution sting was guilty … As emoji
Read MoreBuying 3D-printer filament is little like eating potato chips: you can’t stop at just one. You start with basic black PLA, then you need a particular color for a special project, then you start experimenting with different plastics, and before you know it, you’ve got dozens of reels lined up. Trouble is, unless you move
Read MoreAlthough Finland has the lowest population in the EU, it’s responsible for 10 percent of global startup exits. We’ve also seen a number of international success stories, such as Nokia, Angry Birds, and Supercell, come out of Helsinki. How did a country with such a small population become such a hotspot for tech talent? Internally,
Read MoreWhile Huawei is selling tons of phones worldwide, it’s facing a grim time in the US with plenty of lawsuits and governmental bans against it over surveillance concerns. Most notably, the company’s Chief Financial Officer, Meng Wanzhou, has been arrested and is facing a potential sentence of up to 30 years in a US prison. Let’s
Read MoreFrom the Drudge Report to The New York Times, sex robots are rapidly becoming a part of the national conversation about the future of sex and relationships. Behind the headlines, a number of companies are currently developing robots designed to provide humans with companionship and sexual pleasure – with a few already on the market.
Read MoreWhat if stemming the tide of misinformation on YouTube means punishing some of its biggest stars? The Shift: YouTube Unleashed a Conspiracy Theory Boom. Can It Be Contained? Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreWe’re probably no closer to getting an edit button for tweets than in the past several years (what’s taking so long?), but I’m glad to hear that the company is thinking about it in earnest, as CEO Jack Dorsey revealed. Recode reported that Dorsey recently described a possible implementation that wouldn’t exactly be an ‘edit
Read MoreBrian Krebs / Krebs on Security: A deep dive on the widespread and ongoing DNS hijacking attacks, which the DHS issued an emergency directive about last month — The U.S. government — along with a number of leading security companies — recently warned about a series of highly complex and widespread attacks … A deep
Read MoreAmy Webb / Wired: The Pentagon needs Silicon Valley’s brightest minds to work on AI but struggles to attract them because of job instability, poor compensation, and more — THIS WEEK, PRESIDENT Donald Trump signed a new executive order on artificial intelligence and the Pentagon declassified part of its AI strategy. The Pentagon needs Silicon
Read MoreIf you weren’t scared of USB cables before, you should be now. The O.MG cable (or Offensive MG kit) from [MG] hides a backdoor inside the shell of a USB connector. Plug this cable into your computer and you’ll be the victim of remote attacks over WiFi. You might be asking what’s inside this tiny
Read MoreWall Street Journal: Sources: Saudi Arabia PIF and Mubadala, the biggest outside investors in SoftBank’s Vision Fund, have complained about high valuations paid for tech companies — High valuations of Vision Fund investments—and the decision-making role of SoftBank chief Masayoshi Son—have led to concerns Sources: Saudi Arabia PIF and Mubadala, the biggest outside investors in
Read MoreWhere and when to look for the best view as the moon comes a little closer on Feb. 19 and is at its brightest for all of 2019. Snow moon 2019: How to watch this year's brightest supermoon – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreRen Zhengfei had previously avoided passing judgment on the case out of respect for the legal process. Now he appears to be sharpening his language. Huawei Founder Slams U.S. Charges as ‘Politically Motivated’ Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreAbner Li / 9to5Google: Google publishes 30-page paper on how it combats disinformation across YouTube, Search, News, Ads: product improvements, experience with spam, context for users — Over the weekend, Google presented a white paper at the Munich Security Conference detailing how it fights disinformation across its largest services. Google publishes 30-page paper on how
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