The N.Y.P.D. said that Waze, by allowing people to share the locations of sobriety checkpoints, was impeding the police’s ability to keep streets safe. Google and Waze Must Stop Sharing Drunken-Driving Checkpoints, New York Police Demand Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreFor just $84,995, you can get a motorcycle-themed pickup truck. 2019 Ford F-150 gets Harley-Davidson treatment at the Chicago Auto Show – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Titanfall team’s surprise battle royale game is sparking interest, largely for its class-based characters. Apex Legends: The Titanfall battle royale game that lets you play your way – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFashion-forward sports car’s range-topping trim gets more aggressive looks to go with its serious performance. 2019 Audi TT RS sharpens up ahead of Geneva Motor Show – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreZack Whittaker / TechCrunch: Investigation: some iPhone apps use Glassbox’s analytics SDK to record user interactions without permission, and recordings sometimes don’t mask sensitive data — And there’s no way a user would know — Many major companies, like Air Canada, Hollister and Expedia, are recording every tap and swipe you make on their iPhone
Read MoreWill Europe follow in the footsteps of the US when choosing whether to do business with Huawei, or forge its own path? The US takes its showdown with Huawei on the road. First stop: Europe – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSen. Maria Cantwell says the US will need a comprehensive 5G cybersecurity plan if it wants to keep its competitive edge. 5G networks must be secured from hackers, bad actors, US senator says – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAnyone who uses a smartphone can attest to the incredible power of real-time, in-the-moment discovery that leads to decisions and outcomes. But, now in an age of voice-assisted devices, we are further empowered to command information or purchase on-demand. “OK Google, Alexa, Hey Siri, what are the best bluetooth headphones for me?” Or, “Please reorder
Read MoreJoseph Cox / Motherboard: Leaked documents show around 250 bounty hunters and related businesses had access to AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint customer location data for at least five years — In January, Motherboard revealed that AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint were selling their customers’ real-time location data … Leaked documents show around 250 bounty hunters and
Read MoreIf you’re a newcomer to Kingdom Hearts 3, you may be intimidated to get into the series, due to its reputation for excessively complicated storytelling and being hard to follow even for devoted fans. But don’t worry, you’ll still enjoy it — you won’t have a goddamned clue what is going on, but you don’t
Read MoreParents are often surprised by unauthorized credit card charges. The culprit: Bait apps, which lure children into buying virtual junk online. Preventing these purchases isn’t easy, but it can be done. Tech Fix: Are Your Children Racking Up Charges From Mobile Games? Here’s How to Fight Back Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe new emojis and variants, which emphasize inclusivity, are expected to come out later this year, the organization that sets standards for emoji compatibility announced. New Emojis Are Coming: Interracial Couples, Guide Dogs, Falafel and More Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreBefore the cap even lands after graduation, American students are met with a stark realization: they owe someone, somewhere, a lot of money. Worse, their degree offers few assurances. While colleges have proven great at cashing tuition checks, many fall well short of serviceable in terms of job placement. Austen Allred imagines an education without
Read MoreOlivia Carville / Bloomberg: A look at Pigeonly, InmateAid, and Flikshop, built by ex-convicts, and how they act as social networks to connect those in prison with friends and family — Laura Whitten, 35, woke up, rolled over and grabbed her phone, snapping a selfie in bed beside her dog. A look at Pigeonly, InmateAid,
Read MoreThe delivery start-up will retroactively pay shoppers whose tips were included in guaranteed minimum amounts. Instacart Reverses Tipping Policy After an Uproar Among Workers Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreWe’ll forgive you if you were busy in the ’80s, and missed the TRS80 Model 100. It was a portable version of the original, ran on four AA batteries, and even had an integrated acoustic coupler which proved handy for workers on the go. However, time is rarely kind, and [Trammell] had come across a
Read MorePatrick Howell O’Neill / Gizmodo: If Reddit lands a $150M Tencent investment, they’d make strange bedfellows: Tencent helps build the Great Firewall; Reddit’s product, banned in China, is speech — Who really thinks about where the money is coming from as long as you get the money? — Reddit is about to get a huge
Read MoreApple is not just a giant of technology, it has also grown into one of the biggest American retailers. But the shine of its signature stores has dimmed. How the Apple store lost its ‘wow factor’ Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreMegan Rose Dickey / TechCrunch: Following a lawsuit, Instacart CEO apologizes for changes that meant some tips were used to boost base pay and says those affected will get retroactive pay — On the heels of a recently-filed class action lawsuit over wages and tips, as well as drivers and shoppers speaking … Following a
Read MoreAustin Carr / Bloomberg: Interviews with 49 people illuminate Wisconsin’s disastrous deal with Foxconn, championed by Trump, that saw $4.5B in promised incentives with little return — “This is the Eighth Wonder of the World.” — So declared President Donald Trump onstage last June at a press event at Foxconn’s … Interviews with 49 people
Read MorePlus, Spotify gets deeper into podcasts and Apple loses its retail chief. Google Assistant is making a run for Alexa (The 3:59, Ep. 516) – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter tracks down China’s moon lander and snaps a picture. NASA moon orbiter spots Chang'e 4 lander in a crater – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThere’s a Starman waiting in the sky. Elon Musk Tesla still orbiting one year after SpaceX launch – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMatthew Ball / REDEF: Fortnite’s longevity will hinge on its ability to evolve and to be a social network, which could allow Epic to build a Metaverse to rival big internet platforms — In 2018, there was a lot to read about Fortnite, and even more to learn from it. And to point, “the game”
Read MoreIn the days during and immediately after World War II, aerospace research was a forefront consideration for national security. All manner of wild designs were explored as nation states attempted to gain the upper hand in the struggle for survival. The Hiller Hornet was one such craft built during this time – a helicopter which
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