Apple CEO Tim Cook made $15 million in 2018 – CNET
Cook’s compensation was 283 times the median Apple employee’s. Apple CEO Tim Cook made million in 2018 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCook’s compensation was 283 times the median Apple employee’s. Apple CEO Tim Cook made million in 2018 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAnd not just because of its 48-megapixel camera. Dazzling Honor View 20 has you in its thrall at CES 2019 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreRita Liao / TechCrunch: Chinese startup Nreal unveils AR glasses called Light, claiming they have a 52-degree field of view and 1080p resolution, slated to launch mid-2019 for ~$1,000 — A former Magic Leap engineer believes the problem with most consumer-facing augmented headsets on the market is their bulky size. Chinese startup Nreal unveils AR
Read MoreEdgar Alvarez / Engadget: Twitter says it is launching a program to let a limited set of users try out new conversational features with their followers in the coming weeks — Twitter is launching a new program to let users reshape how conversations on its site look and feel, the company announced today in an
Read MoreSome practical, some downright weird, here are our columnist’s top picks from the tech industry’s big conference in Las Vegas. Self-rolling suitcases and roll-up TVs: CES 2019’s craziest and coolest gadgets Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreSarah Frier / Bloomberg: Customers have been annoyed by Samsung’s deal to pre-install Facebook on devices, including Galaxy phones, because the app can only be disabled, not deleted — – Galaxy owners take to Twitter to complain about permanent app — Pre-install deals are common, but privacy concerns are rising Customers have been annoyed by
Read MoreEver since Dell introduced the slim bezel XPS 13 back in 2015, reviewers and users alike have had one recurring complaint: the webcam is below the screen. As nice as having thin bezels is, this meant you’d get an unflattering view of your face at best and clear shot up your nose at worst. That’s finally
Read MoreChaim Gartenberg / The Verge: Comcast now offers Xfinity customers additional security protection on home networks for $5.99/month with xFi Advanced Security, which can quarantine devices — Better internet protection, for a price — Comcast has announced a new service as part of its Xfinity xFi internet platform at CES 2019 … Comcast now offers
Read MoreThe Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas is currently showing off the biggest new innovations in tech — but apparently draws the line this year at a particular instrument of pleasure. The Osé massager, created by a company called Lora DiCarlo, purports to be able to give a hands-free blended orgasm through the use of
Read MoreMicrosoft’s Windows Virtual Desktop service still has yet to hit public preview. But its longtime virtualization partner Citrix already is building on top of it, in anticipation of its Q1 2019 debut. More details emerge on Citrix's plans for Microsoft's Windows Virtual Desktop Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreWhile trying to revive a Donkey Kong Jr arcade board, [Jelmer Bruijn] found himself in the market for an EPROM programmer and became the proud owner of a 1990’s era Dataman S4. Despite its age, it’s a fairly nice tool which allows you to read and write a laundry list of different EPROM types, all without
Read MorePlug&Charge wants the plug to handle all the payment data, no logins or swipe cards necessary. Electrify America, Hubject want EV charging payments to be as easy as plugging in – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreFacebook’s CEO says he used to hope his ideas would speak for themselves, but “that doesn’t cut it anymore.” Mark Zuckerberg's 2019 resolution: Talk about the future of tech – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreRoyole’s tech may be rough around the edges, but it’s a glimpse into an ultra-cool future. Royole's Flexpai phone and flexible keyboard rolls into your pocket – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreZuckerberg pledged to hold a series of public discussions this year, a reflection of mounting apprehensions over the company and its Silicon Valley peers. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s 2019 pledge: Talking about the ‘future of technology’ Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreThe in-car device can charge your phone via USB and enable clearer Google Assistant voice commands thanks to its noise-canceling microphone. JBL Link Drive brings 'Hey, Google' voice commands along for the ride at CES – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreJon Lafayette / Broadcasting & Cable: Google agrees to add YouTube viewers on mobile devices to Nielsen’s Total Ad Ratings, which measures audience across TV, computers, tablets, and smartphones — YouTube mobile viewing included in Total Ad Ratings — Nielsen has reached an agreement with Google that will upgrade its measurement … Google agrees to
Read MoreMercedes’ autonomous concept has interchangeable modules that can haul people or cargo, and we hop onboard for a ride at CES 2019. We take a ride in the Mercedes-Benz Vision Urbanetic Concept on the Las Vegas strip – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreJanuary 2019 Patch Tuesday patches 17 remote code execution flaws, of which seven are rated “Critical.” Microsoft January 2019 Patch Tuesday fixes 50 vulnerabilities Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreTheodore Schleifer / Recode: Sources: self-driving startup Aurora is raising $500M+ at a $2B+ valuation in a round led by Sequoia — Aurora’s appeal is predicated on three well-credentialed founders from Google, Tesla, and Uber. — The startup Aurora — which is not yet two years old but has made waves … Sources: self-driving startup
Read MoreMark Zuckerberg: Mark Zuckerberg says his challenge for 2019 is to host a series of public discussions about the future of technology in society — Every year I take on a personal challenge to learn something new. I’ve built an AI for my home, run 365 miles, visited every US state, read 25 books, and
Read MoreAt the 2019 CES, Hyundai introduced a concept vehicle that traverses the world by walking instead of driving. The company envisions the vehicle being used in disaster zones, where conventional cars are often rendered useless. Hyundai’s vision for the future: A car that walks on four legs Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreDieter Bohn / The Verge: Google is evolving Assistant to combat Alexa by adding flight check-ins, helping developers integrate services via a new Assistant Connect platform, and more — Today, Google is showing off auto-translation on smart display speakers, letting you naturally talk to each other with the speaker acting as the translator automatically. Google
Read MoreLauren Goode / Wired: Google debuts Interpreter Mode in Google Assistant for smart displays and speakers, to translate languages in real-time for people in the same physical space — OVER THE PAST year Google has been making its virtual assistant, the eponymous Google Assistant, more capable of handling … Google debuts Interpreter Mode in Google
Read MoreThe Arduino Mega is a useful tool for the maker. Generally, once one has come up with plans for blinking LEDs that require more IO than is available on the Arduino Uno, one graduates to the Mega and goes for broke. However, it’s not typically what we’d consider as our first choice for video work.
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