Microsoft’s Bing Ads is now the exclusive search-ad provider for Verizon Media, which includes Yahoo and AOL properties. Microsoft and Verizon Media extend Bing Ads-Yahoo deal Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreSalvador Rodriguez / CNBC: In an internal post, Sophie Alpert, a Facebook manager who oversaw React, says she quit after being harassed for criticizing Facebook’s lack of diversity — – A Facebook engineering manager who ran an open-source project left earlier this month after being harassed by her colleagues. In an internal post, Sophie Alpert,
Read More…theoretically, anyway. When [Quinn] lucked into a bunch of 5 mm red LEDs and a tube of 74LS164 shift registers, a project sprang to mind: “The Forever Number,” a pseudo-random number generator with a period longer than the age of the universe. Of course, the components used will fail long before the sequence repeats, but
Read MorePlayers are mad at Ubisoft this week in the wake of the latest DLC episode for Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. The problem? Thanks to a fixed story point in the episode, the game‘s developers have apparently abandoned the player freedom that comprised the backbone of its marketing. I’m gonna drop some major spoils right about now, so
Read MoreA common form of cryptocurrency mining malware has evolved and is now able to switch off security services to continue mining without being detected. Security researchers at Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 discovered that the malware used by cryptojacking group “Rocke” is able to gain administrative privileges to Linux-based cloud servers and uninstall vital security
Read MoreI recently came across the most peculiar way to make a color CRT monitor. More than a few oscilloscopes have found their way on to my bench over the years, but I was particularly struck with a find from eBay. A quick look at the display reveals something a little alien. The sharpness is fantastic:
Read MoreSteve O’Hear / TechCrunch: Personio, a cloud-based software platform for HR and recruiting, raises $40M Series B led by Index Ventures — Personio, the German HR and recruiting platform, has raised $40 million in a Series B funding. Leading the round is London-based Index Ventures, with participation … Personio, a cloud-based software platform for HR
Read MoreAs of the latest preview build of Windows 10 they’re splitting amicably. Microsoft will divorce search from Cortana in Windows 10 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreRy Crist / CNET: Atari founder Nolan Bushnell’s X2 Games announces plans to launch 6 new voice-controlled, Alexa-centric games in 2019, the first of which will arrive in March — Enlarge Image — “Alexa, turn my shoes on.” — A genial old fellow on stage at the Alexa Conference in Chattanooga … Atari founder Nolan
Read MoreThe two automakers also have an unrelated software update to send out. Hyundai adds 100,000 cars to Kia's engine-fire recall – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreRon Miller / TechCrunch: Alation, which indexes a company’s databases to build a data search catalog, raises $50M Series C led by Sapphire Ventures — Alation, a startup that helps crawl a company’s databases in order to build a data search catalogue, announced a $50 million Series C investment today. Alation, which indexes a company's
Read MoreThe resolution will be voted on this spring. Shareholders demand Amazon end facial recognition sales to government – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTwo versions of the productivity tools get their first-ever price increases. Google raises the price of G Suite by 20 percent – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreUS academics are working together to create a new and improved cryptocurrency in a bid to rival Bitcoin. According to Bloomberg, professors from seven US colleges (including MIT, University of California, Standford University, and Berkely) are looking to create a digital currency capable of processing thousands of transactions a second without sacrificing the basic principle
Read MoreThe social network said hundreds of pages had originated in Russia, including a network of accounts that touched on regional weather and sports but actually served as a way for Russian state-owned media to secretly reach social media users. Facebook disables hundreds of accounts tied to Russian news agency for hiding their identity Source: Washington
Read MoreKonstantin Stanislavski famously said “there are no small parts, only small actors.” Google Doodle bows to Stanislavski, the man behind method acting – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMicrosoft wants you to “make Windows even better” by setting up Microsoft Account services on Windows 10 devices. Windows 10 19H1: Microsoft pushes its services with 'Make Windows even better' prompt Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreFacebook removed nearly 500 pages and accounts targeted at Europe and Central Asia. Some originated from an agency controlled by the Kremlin. Facebook Identifies Russia-Linked Misinformation Campaign Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIn recent years, Facebook has arguably been the most popular app in a lot of major markets across the globe. However, WhatsApp, one of the apps it acquired, has surpassed it in terms of monthly active users. According to a report released by analytics firm App Annie, the chat app overtook Facebook last September. While
Read MoreTim Cook / TIME: Tim Cook calls on Congress to pass privacy legislation and on the FTC to create a “data-broker clearinghouse”, enabling users to track and control their data — We all deserve control over our digital lives. That’s why we must rein in the data brokers Tim Cook calls on Congress to pass
Read MoreFeast your eyes on that shiny CPU cooler. Digital Storm's latest custom gaming desktops are a sight to see – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDisney goes bells-out as a new remake follows The Jungle Book, Lion King and Dumbo. Hunchback of Notre Dame next to get Disney remake treatment – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreOver 130 Web security certificates belonging to federal agencies have now expired, making it harder to access online services, researchers say. The shutdown is breaking government websites, one by one Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreFour major takeaways can make or break Samsung’s futuristic phone. Galaxy X: Samsung's foldable phone must learn from ZTE, FlexPai's mistakes – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAs a layperson reading about some branches of mathematics, it often seems like mathematicians are just people who really like to create and solve puzzles. And, knowing that computer science shares a lot of its fundamentals with mathematics, we can assume that most computer scientists are also puzzle-solvers as well. This latest project from [tom7]
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