And in a day, it’s already two-thirds of the way to its fundraising goal of $75,000. GoFundMe launches its own campaign for government shutdown relief – CNET Source: CNet
Read More“Community Actions” will start rolling out to users in the US on Monday. Facebook is adding petitions to your news feed – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWith less than a year to a major Windows 7 support deadline, it’s decision time for the PC. Windows 7 versus Windows 10: Here comes the final showdown Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreSam Byford / The Verge: Video of a purported Google Pixel 3 Lite shows a phone with a plastic case, 3.5mm headphone jack, 5.56″ 2220×1080 LCD display, and Snapdragon 670 CPU — It wouldn’t be a new Pixel without a massive leak — At this point it may be a tradition that new Google phones
Read MoreWhat is better than a tool? Two. What is better than two? Two tools tooling together. [tintek33] wanted a rotary tool to become an attachment on his mini lathe, the video is also below the break. Fortunately, Dremels and Proxxons are built to receive accessories, or in this case, become one. Even if the exact
Read MoreHere’s our ongoing guide to the upcoming DC Comics film starring Zachary Levi. Shazam superhero movie with Zachary Levi: Release date, trailers, cast – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJames Cook / Telegraph: Uber is hiring for a new Micromobility Robotics team to develop autonomous scooters and bikes which can drive themselves to reach customers and charging points — Uber is hiring engineers to develop electric scooters and bicycles which can drive themselves around cities in order to reach customers and charging points. Uber
Read MoreJosh Constine / TechCrunch: Facebook to launch Community Actions, a News Feed petition feature for users to tag government agencies and officials and advocate for changes, on Monday — Gather a mob and Facebook will now let you make political demands. Tomorrow Facebook will encounter a slew of fresh complexities … Facebook to launch Community
Read MoreWho doesn’t like to look up at the night sky? But if you are into radio, there’s a whole different way to look using radio telescopes. [John Makous] spoke at the GNU Radio Conference about how he’s worked to make a radio telescope that is practical for even younger students to build and operate. The
Read MoreHave some spare gift cards? Just looking to treat yourself? Here are some great ideas that won’t break the bank. The best stuff you can get for under – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDozens of senior policymakers who are trying to agree on rules for artificial intelligence gathered at M.I.T. There was even some consensus. A.I. Policy Is Tricky. From Around the World, They Came to Hash It Out. Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreAlex Sherman / CNBC: SEC filing: Disney lost $1B+ from streaming in its 2018 fiscal year, with a $580M loss attributed to its stake in Hulu and $469M to ownership of BAMtech — – Disney’s stake in Hulu and its ownership of BAMtech led to a loss of more than $1 billion in the latest
Read MoreEarlier in December, the internet was abuzz with news of Tumblr’s declaration that it would ban adult content on its platform starting December 17. But aside from the legal, social and ethical aspects of the debate, what’s interesting is how the microblogging platform plans to implement the decision. According to a post by Tumblr support, NSFW
Read MoreThe online retail giant is taking advantage of what it knows better than anyone: consumers’ online shopping habits. Amazon Knows What You Buy. And It’s Building a Big Ad Business From It. Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreModern smartphones are highly integrated devices, bringing immense computing power into the palm of one’s hand. This portable computing power and connectivity has both changed society in innumerable ways, and also tends to lead to said powerful computers ending up dropped on the ground or into toilets. Repairs are often limited to screen replacement or
Read MoreSince you probably don’t want to stay tethered to posting 24/7/365, enlisting services like the Appz Instagram Assistant are practically a must. Right now, TNW Deals is knocking over 90 percent off the price of a lifetime Appz subscription, cutting your cost to only $39.99. For , Appz helps you win at Instagram without lifting
Read MoreCommentary: Smart bulbs, smart switches and other smart lights have never been better or more affordable — and new options are coming this year from Ring, GE, Philips Hue and more. So what’s stopping you from buying in? Been sleeping on smart lights? Time to wake up – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSome incentives are currently limited to Germany’s most polluted cities. VW may extend diesel-scrapping incentives to all of Germany – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreKnobs! Shiny candy-colored knobs! The last stand of skeuomorphism is smart light switches! Everyone loves knobs, but when you’re dealing with vintage equipment with a missing knob, the odds of replacing it are slim to none. That’s what happened to [Wesley Treat] when he picked up a vintage Philco tube tester. The tester looked great,
Read MoreJon Russell / TechCrunch: Indonesian ride-hailing company Go-Jek acquires Philippines-based fintech startup Coins.ph, sources say for $72M, ahead of a planned expansion into the country — Ride-hailing startup Go-Jek’s expansion into the Philippines ran into problems earlier this month over its ownership structure … Indonesian ride-hailing company Go-Jek acquires Philippines-based fintech startup Coins.ph, sources say
Read MoreThat’s when the global launch takes place in Paris. Honor View 20's 48-megapixel camera phone gets global pricing, availability on Jan. 22 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHow does Toyota’s resurrected icon compare with other sports car legends? 2020 Toyota Supra vs. BMW Z4, Chevrolet Corvette, Ford Mustang and Nissan 370Z – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreInsect defecation may not seem like one of the pressing scientific inquiries of our time, but in fact the faeces of these wee creatures serves an extraordinary variety of functions in bug and human life. Unlike most animals, many insect species actually use their excrement. They utilize it as their home, for feeding, in predator-prey
Read MoreDespite a lot of advances in battery technology, lead acid batteries are still used in many applications due to cost and their ability to provide a lot of surge current. But they don’t last forever. However, [AvE] shows that in some cases a failed battery can be restored with — of all things — epsom
Read MoreMaybe the president’s game-show past will let him end the shutdown this way SNL pits Trump against Congress on Deal or No Deal: Shutdown Edition – CNET Source: CNet
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