People always tell us that their favorite part about using a computer is mashing out the exact same key sequences over and over, day in, day out. Then, there are people like [Benni] who would rather make a microcontroller do the repetitive work at the touch of a stylish USB peripheral. Those people who enjoy
Read MoreWe’re less than a month away from Samsung‘s next big hardware event, where it’s expected to reveal – if not officially launch – its foldable phone. I believe it’ll steer the conversation about mobile device design away from notches and bezel-less displays in 2019, but I wonder if this is the best way forward for portable
Read MoreOver the past week, Zimbabwe has experienced citizens protesting over raised fuel prices and high living costs. While in Sudan protests about the country’s economic problems and President Omar al-Bashir’s 30-year term started in December 2018. In both cases, the governments resorted to shutting down the internet as a method to restrain citizens from speaking freely
Read MoreNew York Times: How Huawei made steady progress expanding into Europe over many years by spending big, only to have it unravel over security concerns from the US, UK, others — LONDON — When new employees join Huawei, they are given books about the Chinese telecommunications company’s achievements. How Huawei made steady progress expanding into
Read MoreIt is 1980-something and you see someone typing on a keyboard. The display is graphical, and they use a mouse to finish a document, send it over the network to another similar computer, where another user edits it a bit and prints it on a laser printer. Given the time-frame you might think the computer
Read MoreThe crypto-enthusiast has donned a wig, jumped on a boat and is now on the run from the IRS. But that won’t stop his 2020 presidential campaign. John McAfee plans to run for president 'in exile' using thousands of masked doppelgangers – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJonathan Peters / Columbia Journalism Review: In Colorado, over two dozen law enforcement agencies statewide have encrypted their radio communications, making it hard for crime reporters to cover their beat — Colorado journalists on the crime beat are increasingly in the dark. More than two-dozen law enforcement agencies statewide … In Colorado, over two dozen
Read MoreEvent invite suggests new flagship smartphone will feature a touchless UI. LG teases 'goodbye touch' for MWC smartphone reveal – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Royal Rumble is this weekend. Here’s every confirmed match and Rumble entrants. WWE Royal Rumble 2019: How to watch, start time, entrants and full match card – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCommentary: After years of struggling to balance and subvert the idea of “Oscar-worthy” movies, the Academy did OK this year. Black Panther's nomination shows the Oscars is changing for the better – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreLouise Matsakis / Wired: Google announces it will contribute an additional $3.1M to Wikimedia and give Wikipedia editors free access to Custom Search API and Cloud Vision API — GOOGLE IS POURING an additional $3.1 million into Wikipedia, bringing its total contribution to the free encyclopedia over the past decade … Google announces it will
Read MoreBrian Krebs / Krebs on Security: New research details how two widely received spam email campaigns over the past few months were made possible by a previously detailed weakness at GoDaddy.com — Two of the most disruptive and widely-received spam email campaigns over the past few months — including an ongoing sextortion email scam …
Read MoreAstronaut Eric Boe steps aside “due to medical reasons.” NASA replaces Boeing Starliner astronaut before first crewed launch – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe hack may have been the result of a compromised password. Family says hacked Nest camera warned them of North Korean missile attack Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreThere was a time — not long ago — when radio and even wired communications depended solely upon Morse code with OOK (on off keying). Modulating RF signals led to practical commercial radio stations and even modern cell phones. Although there are many ways to modulate an RF carrier with voice AM or amplitude modulation
Read MorePlease won’t you be, please won’t you be … my Academy Award nomination? Mister Rogers documentary voted biggest Oscars 2019 snub – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreParesh Dave / Reuters: Google spent $21.2M on US govt lobbying in 2018, up from $18.04M in 2017; Facebook spent $12.62M, up from $11.51M; and Microsoft spent $9.52M, up from $8.5M — SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL.O) Google disclosed on Tuesday that it spent a company-record $21.2 million on lobbying … Google spent
Read MoreMove comes as several rivals are reportedly exploring expansion into streaming. Viacom to buy video streaming service Pluto TV for 0M – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreChat and Meet will take its place. Google Hangouts to begin heading into the sunset in October – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreLabor Department says the company “channeled” women and people of color into lower-paying careers at the software maker. Oracle accused of underpaying women, minorities by 0 million – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTwitter suspended one of the main accounts behind the viral video, raising more questions about the integrity of social media platforms. How anonymous tweets helped ignite a national controversy over MAGA-hat teens Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreRebekah Valentine / GamesIndustry.biz: NPD Group: US video game revenue in 2018 reached a record $43.4B, up 18% YoY, with software earning $35.8B, up 18% YoY, and hardware earning $7.5B, up 15% YoY — Red Dead Redemption 2 crowned best-selling game of 2018; Super Smash Bros. Ultimate takes December NPD Group: US video game revenue
Read MoreThe VPN industry has exploded over the past few years. Fuelled by a greater awareness of online security, a desire to watch geo-restricted content, and yes, piracy, more people are hiding their online identities than ever. But did you know that many VPN providers are owned by the same few companies? A report from The
Read MoreFor those outside the rocking and rolling of California’s tectonic plate, earthquakes probably don’t come up on a daily basis as a topic of conversation. Regardless, the instrument to measure them is called a seismometer, and it’s entirely possible to build one yourself. [Bob LeDoux] has shared his article on how to build a Fluid
Read MoreRisk Level: Very Low. Type: Trojan. Backdoor.Exemyr Source: Symantec lastest threats
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