Microsoft is moving to take over more Azure services billing and subscription management through its Microsoft Customer Agreement starting in March 2019. Microsoft to start selling more Azure services directly starting in March Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreWhen streaming first took off it felt like the period of shared viewership had ended. How could anyone gather around the water cooler to discuss a show or movie when you could all be watching different things at different times? But, recently, things have changed. The success of (and the raft of discussion about) Netflix
Read MoreFinSMEs: Hailo, an Israel-based developer of a microprocessor for deep learning on edge devices, expands its Series A by an additional $8.5M to $21M — Hailo, a Tel Aviv, Israel-based developer of a proprietary processing architecture for deep learning on edge devices, expanded its Series A funding round by additional $8.5m to $21m. Hailo, an
Read MoreMicrosoft may be king when it comes to mainstream PCs, but it’s no secret Google has built a commanding lead selling devices meant for education in the US. So today at the BETT education conference, Microsoft and its partners (Dell, Acer, Lenovo) are announcing seven inexpensive laptops to tackle the onslaught of equally-cheap Chromebooks. The
Read MoreLike many Victorian gentlemen of means, Richard Carrington did not need to sully himself with labor; instead, he turned his energies to the study of natural philosophy. It was the field of astronomy to which Carrington would apply himself, but unlike other gentlemen of similar inclination, he began his studies not as the sun set,
Read MoreGabriela Mello / Reuters: Amazon launches direct sales of merchandise in Brazil after months of delays caused by complicated logistics, testy vendor relations, and a complex tax system — SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc is launching its long-awaited in-house fulfillment and delivery network in Brazil after months … Amazon launches direct sales of merchandise
Read MoreCNN: Inside Uber’s Special Investigations Unit, a 60+ team handling severe reported incidents, nearly 1,200/week, often leading to stress and emotional trauma — (CNN Business)The internal investigators tasked with keeping Uber safe were overworked, underpaid and at times emotionally traumatized … Inside Uber's Special Investigations Unit, a 60+ team handling severe reported incidents, nearly 1,200/week,
Read MoreA law passed last month allows the authorities to compel tech companies to build tools to bypass their products’ encryption. It has global implications. Did Australia Poke a Hole in Your Phone’s Security? Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThousands of students at George Mason University can order food from on-demand robots on wheels. The school has received a fleet of 25 delivery robots from Starship Technologies that can haul up to 20 pounds and make deliveries in 15 minutes or less, the company says. George Mason students have a new dining option: Food
Read MoreA Dutch surgeon had information removed about a medical negligence suspension, according to The Guardian. Google forced to remove search results in EU 'right to be forgotten' case – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreKate Clark / TechCrunch: Online birth control prescription and delivery service The Pill Club raises $51M Series B led by VMG Partners, bringing total raised to $67M — Through telemedicine and direct-to-consumer sales platforms, startups are streamlining the historically arduous process of accessing contraception. Online birth control prescription and delivery service The Pill Club raises
Read MoreRami Malek’s turn as Freddie Mercury is available to watch at home the same day as it earned five Oscar nominations. Bohemian Rhapsody now on Digital HD: Every way to watch – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWhen copying and pasting text, most users grab a selection at a time, paste it into their app of choice, and then return to grab more content as needed. There’s a simpler way. Instead of grabbing your text one selection at a time, you can actually highlight, copy, and paste multiple pieces of noncontiguous content
Read MoreProof that a flashy paint job can make all the difference. Honor View 20's hypnotic colors will make your jaw drop – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe companies will sell prismatic batteries to “various” automakers. Toyota, Panasonic launch joint venture to make electric-car batteries – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreTom Warren / The Verge: Microsoft unveils Microsoft Classroom Pen, optimized for the Surface Go and sold in packs of 20 to schools, and 7 new PCs from Acer, Dell, Lenovo from $189-$320 — Microsoft unveiled a big education push exactly a year ago today, and for 2019, the software maker is equally committed to
Read MoreDevindra Hardawar / Engadget: Microsoft expands its coding language for visually impaired children, now called Code Jumper, partnering with a non-profit to expand internationally — Back in 2017, Microsoft unveiled Project Torino, a unique physical programming language that taught visually impaired kids the basics of coding. Microsoft expands its coding language for visually impaired children,
Read MoreSeven new Windows 10 PCs, priced between $189 and $320, plus a new Microsoft Classroom Pen made exclusively for the education market, are among Microsoft’s big bets for BETT 2019. Microsoft puts Acer, Dell and Lenovo Windows 10 PCs for students in the spotlight Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreIf you’re looking for a suite of utilities that will both boost your productivity and improve the performance of your PC or Mac, then Parallels Toolbox is or you. And there are a variety of options to allow you to pay for the features you need. Parallels Toolbox: The ultimate software utility for Windows 10
Read MoreModellers and makers who have been around the block for a few decades generally have their preferred materials. Balsa wood, sheet metal, brass tube… these were all staples of the hobbyist workshop. Composites are very much the new kid on the block and are starting to gain more of a foothold in the hobby marketplace.
Read MoreOur very own TNW Conference in May is an all-encompassing exploration of technology’s future. From machine learning to design, thought leaders will explain how we’ll live, work, and move in tomorrow’s world. It’s on May 9 and 10 – you should join! You can still get Earlybird tickets before prices rise. Sometimes it can be
Read MoreWant to feel old? Consider the fact that Resident Evil 2 is now officially old enough to legally drink and vote in the US. With nearly 5 million copies sold on the original PlayStation, RE2 is the series’ best-selling installment on a single platform, yet somehow it never got a proper remake. Capcom is fixing
Read MoreTo clamp down on the spread of rumors, WhatsApp is restricting message forwards to five times for users after testing in India indicated it was effective. WhatsApp is trying to clamp down on viral misinformation with a messaging limit Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreLet’s be honest, no one likes to see their program crash. It’s a clear sign that something is wrong with our code, and that’s a truth we don’t like to see. We try our best to avoid such a situation, and we’ve seen how compiler warnings and other static code analysis tools can help us
Read MoreIf you’re creating images that may need to show up in a variety of locations and formats, like a brand logo, vector is the way to go. Biff 2 for Mac ($9.99, 60 percent off from TNW Deals) is not only built to handle vector graphics, but its collection of features allows you to create
Read More
