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February 12, 2019

DoorDash says 15% of customers leave no tip, the next 45% contribute less than half of "guaranteed amount", and 80% of contractors are happy with the pay system (Sean Captain/Fast Company)

Sean Captain / Fast Company: DoorDash says 15% of customers leave no tip, the next 45% contribute less than half of “guaranteed amount”, and 80% of contractors are happy with the pay system — In its ideal world, food-delivery service DoorDash would pay its contractors almost nothing-relying on customer tips to cover most of the

NASA sets likely funeral for silent Mars Opportunity rover – CNET

The solar-powered rover hasn’t called home since being swamped by a massive dust storm months ago. NASA sets likely funeral for silent Mars Opportunity rover – CNET Source: CNet

NASA Opportunity rover witnessed the wild side of Mars – CNET

See what the rover saw. In 15 years on Mars, Oppy caught sight of meteorites, “blueberries,” a “jelly doughnut” and other exotic rock formations. NASA Opportunity rover witnessed the wild side of Mars – CNET Source: CNet

February 12, 2019

Huawei's Watch GT, with 1.39" circular AMOLED display, GPS, heart rate monitor, and running LiteOS, is available via Amazon in the US for $199.99 (Williams Pelegrin/Android Authority)

Williams Pelegrin / Android Authority: Huawei’s Watch GT, with 1.39″ circular AMOLED display, GPS, heart rate monitor, and running LiteOS, is available via Amazon in the US for $199.99 — It’s been a few months since Huawei announced the Watch GT, but folks in the U.S. can now pick up the company’s latest smartwatch for

Backblaze raises online backup prices $1 a month, but still cheaper than rivals – CNET

The unlimited-data service now charges $6 per month or $60 per year, but existing customers can sign up for another year at the old $50 annual rate. Backblaze raises online backup prices a month, but still cheaper than rivals – CNET Source: CNet

Xiaomi electric scooter reportedly vulnerable to hijacking hack – CNET

Flaw could allow hackers to remotely take control of the vehicle, including acceleration and braking, a researcher says. Xiaomi electric scooter reportedly vulnerable to hijacking hack – CNET Source: CNet

Jack Dorsey’s Twitter interview was a 'chaotic hellpit' – CNET

Commentary: The Twitter CEO’s live-tweeted #karajack interview was like a regular interview, but with EVERYONE! YELLING! AT! ONCE! Jack Dorsey’s Twitter interview was a 'chaotic hellpit' – CNET Source: CNet

Love Songs To The Microphone

A biographer of Frank Sinatra once commented that for singers like Sinatra, their instrument is the microphone. We tend to think of microphones as ideal transducers, picking up sound faithfully. But like most electronic components, microphones are imperfect. They have a varying frequency response. They pick up popping noises when we say words like “popcorn”

500px photo-sharing site says it was hacked in 2018 – CNET

Hack last summer exposed all usernames and hashed passwords, but not credit card information. 500px photo-sharing site says it was hacked in 2018 – CNET Source: CNet

Administration Readies Order to Keep China Out of Wireless Networks

A long-awaited executive order would block technology from adversarial powers, including China, from superfast next-generation networks. Administration Readies Order to Keep China Out of Wireless Networks Source: NY Times Tech

Freeform Wire Frame Tulip Blooms To The Touch

Holidays are always good for setting a deadline for finishing fun projects, and every Valentine’s Day we see projects delivering special one-of-a-kind gifts. Why buy a perishable bulk-grown biological commodity shipped with a large carbon footprint when we can build something special of our own? [Jiří Praus] certainly seemed to think so, his wife will

Backdoor.Ohlotus!g1

Risk Level: Very Low. Type: Trojan. Backdoor.Ohlotus!g1 Source: Symantec lastest threats

Activision Blizzard begins employee layoffs after best year in company history – CNET

But it will add staff for major franchises. Activision Blizzard begins employee layoffs after best year in company history – CNET Source: CNet

T-Mobile-Sprint Deal Gets New Scrutiny From the Left

Democratic lawmakers, empowered by their new House majority, have amplified their criticism of the deal, and two hearings are set this week. T-Mobile-Sprint Deal Gets New Scrutiny From the Left Source: NY Times Tech

Email provider hack destroys nearly two decades' worth of data – CNET

VFEmail says all US-based data is gone. Email provider hack destroys nearly two decades' worth of data – CNET Source: CNet

It's Valentine's Day, and tech has taken over our relationships – CNET

Dating hasn’t just been turned upside down by technology, it’s being dominated by it. It's Valentine's Day, and tech has taken over our relationships – CNET Source: CNet

Hate Valentine's Day? Watch these streaming movies and TV shows – CNET

It’s easy to think everybody but you is blissfully matched up. These movies and TV shows will remind you not everyone is happier than you. Hate Valentine's Day? Watch these streaming movies and TV shows – CNET Source: CNet

‘Not All Fun and Memes’: BuzzFeed News Employees Plan to Form a Union

A reporter for the site estimates the effort has the support of “90 percent” of eligible employees. The BuzzFeed founder Jonah Peretti has spoken against the idea. ‘Not All Fun and Memes’: BuzzFeed News Employees Plan to Form a Union Source: NY Times Tech

Apple wants to keep half of subscription revenue from its news service, report says – CNET

Some publishers aren’t thrilled about the tech giant’s proposed financial terms, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Apple wants to keep half of subscription revenue from its news service, report says – CNET Source: CNet

in her words: Girls Get Tech. They Just Need Others to Believe It.

New research explores how access to technology helps put girls on par with boys. in her words: Girls Get Tech. They Just Need Others to Believe It. Source: NY Times Tech

February 12, 2019

Apex Legends’ chat options provide a roadmap for voiceless accessibility

Accessibility in games is more important now than ever, thanks to changing legislation in the US and increased awareness among consumers. Major game companies are trying harder to make sure everyone can play. EA’s surprise Titanfall battle royale Apex Legends provides a good example for how you can use clever in-game communication features to make

Every Digital Clock Is Made Of Analog Components

In 2008, an art studio out of Stockholm released the ClockClock, a digital clock with an analog heart. The ClockClock used 24 individual analog clocks — hour and minute hands and all — to display time digitally. The world went crazy, Pinterest blew up, and everyone wanted a digital analog clock until the next interesting

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DoorDash says 15% of customers leave no tip, the next 45% contribute less than half of "guaranteed amount", and 80% of contractors are happy with the pay system (Sean Captain/Fast Company)

NASA sets likely funeral for silent Mars Opportunity rover – CNET

NASA Opportunity rover witnessed the wild side of Mars – CNET

Huawei's Watch GT, with 1.39" circular AMOLED display, GPS, heart rate monitor, and running LiteOS, is available via Amazon in the US for $199.99 (Williams Pelegrin/Android Authority)

Backblaze raises online backup prices $1 a month, but still cheaper than rivals – CNET

Xiaomi electric scooter reportedly vulnerable to hijacking hack – CNET

Jack Dorsey’s Twitter interview was a 'chaotic hellpit' – CNET

Love Songs To The Microphone

500px photo-sharing site says it was hacked in 2018 – CNET

Administration Readies Order to Keep China Out of Wireless Networks

Freeform Wire Frame Tulip Blooms To The Touch

Backdoor.Ohlotus!g1

Activision Blizzard begins employee layoffs after best year in company history – CNET

T-Mobile-Sprint Deal Gets New Scrutiny From the Left

Email provider hack destroys nearly two decades' worth of data – CNET

It's Valentine's Day, and tech has taken over our relationships – CNET

Hate Valentine's Day? Watch these streaming movies and TV shows – CNET

‘Not All Fun and Memes’: BuzzFeed News Employees Plan to Form a Union

Apple wants to keep half of subscription revenue from its news service, report says – CNET

in her words: Girls Get Tech. They Just Need Others to Believe It.

Apex Legends’ chat options provide a roadmap for voiceless accessibility

Every Digital Clock Is Made Of Analog Components

Apple's 2019 WWDC will reportedly take place June 3-7 – CNET

Dell President's Day deals: LG 86-inch 4K TV for $3K, $90 UE Megaboom speaker – CNET

I forgot my wallet, but why aren't mobile payments filling the gap? – CNET