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February 13, 2019

Brightcove acquires online video platform Ooyala for about $15M, with $6.25M in cash and the rest in Brightcove shares (Anthony Ha/TechCrunch)

Anthony Ha / TechCrunch: Brightcove acquires online video platform Ooyala for about $15M, with $6.25M in cash and the rest in Brightcove shares — Brightcove just announced that it’s acquiring Ooyala’s online video platform business. — The deal brings together two long-lasting players in the online video industry. Brightcove acquires online video platform Ooyala for

February 13, 2019

Sources: Apple will unveil both its video and news subscription offerings at a March 25 event (Bloomberg)

Bloomberg: Sources: Apple will unveil both its video and news subscription offerings at a March 25 event — – Company also plans to unveil news service at March 25 event — New subscription offerings may boost revenue of key segment — Apple Inc. is planning to unveil video … Sources: Apple will unveil both its

The Empire Strikes Back With The ESP8266

Like many of us, [Matthew Wentworth] is always looking for a reason to build something. So when he found a 3D model of the “DF.9” laser turret from The Empire Strikes Back intended for Star Wars board games on Thingiverse, he decided it was a perfect excuse opportunity to not only try his hand at remixing

February 13, 2019

Thispersondoesnotexist.com is face-generating AI at its creepiest

The most impressive magic trick AI‘s learned in the modern era is the one where it conjures people out of thin air. And there’s no better machine learning-powered wizardry than Nvidia‘s. Nvidia is a company most lauded for its impressive graphics cards. But in the world of machine learning, it’s one of the most ingenious

February 13, 2019

How to remotely take over another Mac (or share your screen) using built-in Apple software

Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and connected services. Tech support will never cease to be a chore. But with remote desktop software like GoToMeeting or TeamViewer, it’s manageable. Simply fire up the program, and then share your

SpaceX protests a $150 million launch contract NASA awarded to its chief rival, a Boeing-Lockheed Martin venture

The contract is for a mission to study asteroids near Jupiter. Elon Musk’s company escalated its war with United Launch Alliance by filing a protest, saying it “offered a solution with extraordinarily high confidence of mission success at a price dramatically lower than the award amount.” SpaceX protests a 0 million launch contract NASA awarded

Palm-Sized Gatling Gun Has 32 Mini Elastics With Your Name On Them

One thing 3D printers excel at is being able to easily create objects that would be daunting by other methods, something that also allows for rapid design iteration. That’s apparent in [Canino]’s palm-sized, gatling-style, motorized 32-elastic launcher. The cannon has a rotary barrel driven by a small motor, and a clever sear design uses the rotation

Former Senior Apple Lawyer Charged With Insider Trading

The former executive, who oversaw compliance with insider trading rules, was accused by the S.E.C. of profiting on nonpublic information. Former Senior Apple Lawyer Charged With Insider Trading Source: NY Times Tech

U-Md. researchers develop smart fabric that automatically warms or cools you off

University of Maryland researchers say a new temperature-regulating fabric could help people save energy and reduce the costs of air conditioning and heating. U-Md. researchers develop smart fabric that automatically warms or cools you off Source: Washington Post Tech

NASA Mars rover Opportunity, resilient Red Planet explorer, officially dead – CNET

The robotic trailblazer’s mission comes to an end after more than 14 years on Mars. Goodnight, Oppy. NASA Mars rover Opportunity, resilient Red Planet explorer, officially dead – CNET Source: CNet

Happy Valentine’s Day! Online Dating Scams Cost Americans $143 Million

Careful out there. Scammers are robbing people who are looking for love online, and the problem is only getting worse. Happy Valentine’s Day! Online Dating Scams Cost Americans 3 Million Source: NY Times Tech

February 13, 2019

A detailed history of the important but under-recognized roles women have played in computer coding, from Ada Lovelace through to today (Clive Thompson/New York Times)

Clive Thompson / New York Times: A detailed history of the important but under-recognized roles women have played in computer coding, from Ada Lovelace through to today — Computer programming once had much better gender balance than it does today. What went wrong? — As a teenager in Maryland in the 1950s … A detailed

Valentine's Day heartbreaks: MoviePass, Game Boy and more tech that tested our love – CNET

Sometimes lousy battery life and canceled Amazon shows leave us feeling just as forlorn as our exes do. Valentine's Day heartbreaks: MoviePass, Game Boy and more tech that tested our love – CNET Source: CNet

NASA Mars rover Opportunity earns heartbreaking eulogies: 'I'm crying' – CNET

Godspeed, Oppy. You were the best. NASA Mars rover Opportunity earns heartbreaking eulogies: 'I'm crying' – CNET Source: CNet

February 13, 2019

Metro Exodus brings the series into the open (world)

Metro Exodus tasks you with traversing post-apocalyptic Russia on a steam train. It’s as simultaneously grim and fun as it sounds. It stands out from this month’s dense competition thanks to its engaging story and excellent combat, and it’s definitely worth checking out if you want a challenging first-person shooter. Choo-choo, coming through Metro is a

Tech We’re Using: Germany Is Wary of a Digital World (but Loves Its E-Toothbrushes)

Melissa Eddy, a Berlin reporter, explains how privacy laws have led to blurred Google Street View pictures, and why WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook are popular almost despite themselves. Tech We’re Using: Germany Is Wary of a Digital World (but Loves Its E-Toothbrushes) Source: NY Times Tech

February 13, 2019

Second Measure, which analyzes credit card transactions for consumer behavior insights, raises $20M Series A led by Bessemer Venture Partners and Goldman Sachs (Lucinda Shen/Fortune)

Lucinda Shen / Fortune: Second Measure, which analyzes credit card transactions for consumer behavior insights, raises $20M Series A led by Bessemer Venture Partners and Goldman Sachs — In a time when the internet seems to have information on just about everything, getting data earlier than most can be the edge needed for a winning

Google to spend $13 billion on US data centers, offices – CNET

Most of the expansion will be in the Midwest, South and East Coast — far from the company’s Silicon Valley home. Google to spend billion on US data centers, offices – CNET Source: CNet

February 13, 2019

Google says rejected app submissions to Google Play rose in 2018 by 55%+ YoY, as tighter policies and more extensive automated protections rolled out (Andrew Ahn/Android Developers Blog)

Andrew Ahn / Android Developers Blog: Google says rejected app submissions to Google Play rose in 2018 by 55%+ YoY, as tighter policies and more extensive automated protections rolled out — Google Play is committed to providing a secure and safe platform for billions of Android users on their journey discovering and experiencing the apps

Batman teaming with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for animated movie – CNET

Cowabunga! Let’s hope the Caped Crusader really likes pizza, dudes. Batman teaming with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for animated movie – CNET Source: CNet

February 13, 2019

Your company is losing mobile customers – here are three ways to optimize mobile experiences right now

When’s the last time you booked a Lyft or Uber or ordered a meal on DoorDash using your laptop? Many popular apps and services are changing the dynamics of how customers communicate, share, discover and shop. Through their smart phones, they’re learning how to quickly and efficiently swipe, tap, pinch or use voice to get

Three-Conductor Pivot for E-Textiles is Better Than Wires

Pivots for e-textiles can seem like a trivial problem. After all, wires and fabrics bend and flex just fine. However, things that are worn on a body can have trickier needs. Snap connectors are the usual way to get both an electrical connection and a pivot point, but they provide only a single conductor. When

February 13, 2019

After Khashoggi's murder, Saudi Arabia and SoftBank seem unlikely to lose out on many deals; sources say a $500M Softbank-led investment in Flexport is underway (Axios)

Axios: After Khashoggi’s murder, Saudi Arabia and SoftBank seem unlikely to lose out on many deals; sources say a $500M Softbank-led investment in Flexport is underway — Let’s call it: Neither SoftBank nor Saudi Arabia will face any significant U.S. investment losses over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. After Khashoggi's murder, Saudi Arabia and

The Strange Experience of Being Australia’s First Tech Billionaires

In a country where wealth usually comes from mining or banking, Scott Farquhar and Mike Cannon-Brookes of Atlassian are a new kind of mogul. And they’re getting into politics. The Strange Experience of Being Australia’s First Tech Billionaires Source: NY Times Tech

Watch Opportunity, NASA’s record-setting Mars rover, and its biggest achievements

NASA announced that the 15-year mission of its Mars rover Opportunity is finally over. See why it ended, and the rover’s greatest achievements. Watch Opportunity, NASA’s record-setting Mars rover, and its biggest achievements Source: Washington Post Tech

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