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Read MoreBack in 1989, when British computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee laid the foundation for what would become the internet, he imagined the web as an open platform where anyone could share information anywhere. Borderless collaboration, open to all, guided by an ethos which promoted equality. This year, the world wide web will celebrate its 30th birthday.
Read MoreSouthern Poverty Law Center: Gab remains financially viable due to the Jobs Act of 2012, which has allowed it to raise $2M from two crowdfunding rounds handled by online broker StartEngine — Three months after a man radicalized on Gab.com killed 11 Jews in a Pittsburgh synagogue, the social media website that has become …
Read MoreThat’s $7,500 worth of phones, if you’re counting. We broke 10 phones to find the toughest iPhone XR case – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFoldable phones are all the rage right now. Here are the companies that are making them, rumored to make them or already selling them. Foldable phones are real. These are the companies making them – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAfter years of concept models, you’ll finally be able to buy 8K TV this year. Should you care? 8K TV: What you need to know – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreUnlike DOS, early versions of Windows, and most *nixes, the classic Mac operating system is weird. Contained in the ROM are subroutines to draw windows, pop up dialog boxes, and other various tasks purely related to the UI. On other systems, this would be separate from the BIOS, but in your Mac from the 80s,
Read MoreI saw the greatest minds of my generation log 18-hour days — and then boast about #hustle on Instagram. When did performative workaholism become a lifestyle? Why Are Young People Pretending to Love Work? Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreA clandestine society receives an unending stream of products. They create Amazon’s reality. Is there such a thing as too much free stuff? Stuff and Things: The Secret World of Amazon’s Power Reviewers Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreBilly Perrigo / TIME: Researchers say India’s political parties are using armies of volunteers to spread misinformation and hate speech via WhatsApp group chats ahead of elections — On Monday, in an effort to stop the spread of fake news, WhatsApp announced that users around the world would only be allowed … Researchers say India's
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Read MoreDot matrix printers are the dinosaurs that won’t go extinct. They are not unlike a typewriter with the type bars behind the ink ribbon replaced by a row of metal pins controlled by solenoids, each pin being capable of printing a single pixel. At their best they could deliver a surprising level of quality, but
Read MoreThe new year represents a fresh start, with people gearing up for self-improvement. While most New Year’s resolutions involve fitness and wellness, finances, and even career goals, one thing many people don’t always consider is their digital life. Let’s face it – most of our lives have “gone digital.” In fact, a quarter of American
Read MoreKevin Roose / New York Times: Conversations with execs at the World Economic Forum reveal that many are racing toward automation to stay ahead of competition regardless of impact on workers — DAVOS, Switzerland — They’ll never admit it in public, but many of your bosses want machines to replace you as soon as possible.
Read MoreBikes are a great way to get around. They’re cheap compared to cars and can be faster through city traffic, and you can get some exercise at the same time. The one downside to them is that the storage capacity is often extremely limited. Your choices are various bags strapped to the bike (or yourself),
Read MoreThey have a backlog of website security and product safety issues to tackle. End of shutdown means government tech workers can get back on the job – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreRaphael Satter / Associated Press: Staff from Toronto’s Citizen Lab, behind exposés of government hacking tool vendors like NSO, describe meetings likely arranged to get compromising quotes — NEW YORK (AP) — The researchers who reported that Israeli software was used to spy on Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s inner circle … Staff from Toronto's
Read MoreTI certainly have certainly seen off rivals such as HP or Casio to capture the lion’s share of the calculator market. The TI-84 is a real staple, and with as many units as there are out there, hacking them is a given. However, selecting an operating system for the machine can be a hassle. TI-OS
Read MoreSheila Marikar / Fortune: How Quibi’s Jeffrey Katzenberg and Meg Whitman are landing top talent in movies, TV, and other media ahead of the mobile video platform’s launch by year’s end — The movie mogul (Disney, DreamWorks Animation) and tech executive (eBay, Hewlett Packard) are aiming for short-form glory with the well-funded Quibi. How Quibi's
Read MoreThe Royal Rumble is this weekend. Here’s every confirmed match and Rumble entrant. WWE Royal Rumble 2019: Start time, how to watch, confirmed entrants, full match card and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe liquid-cooled cables from a third-party manufacturer may have a defect that makes the high rate of charge unsafe. Electrify America is shutting down all its 150-350 kW chargers due to potential cable defects – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreManish Singh / VentureBeat: Counterpoint Research: India was the world’s fastest growing smartphone market in 2018 with ~145.2M smartphones shipped, up 10% YoY; Xiaomi was the top vendor — As smartphone shipments drop globally and in most individual markets, including the U.S. and China, at least one region is reporting an unusual … Counterpoint Research:
Read MoreQuadcopters are familiar, and remote control planes are old hat at this point. However, compact lightweight power systems and electronic flight controllers continue to make new flying vehicles possible. In that vein, [rctestflight] has been experimenting with a brushless electric rocket craft, with interesting results. The build uses a single large brushless motor in the
Read MoreUp next is the FTC’s rebuttal on Monday and closing arguments from both sides on Tuesday. Qualcomm wraps up defense after expert rebuts FTC witness – CNET Source: CNet
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