When I was young, I remember my mother telling me I can go play only after I finish my homework. Which was goddam frustrating at the time. But thinking about this, I realize most of the things I was doing back then were automatically classified into 2 groups: a fun group — when I was allowed to
Read MoreMegan Rose Dickey / TechCrunch: Self-driving car startup Zoox granted the first permit by California to transport passengers in driverless vehicles in the state as part of a pilot program — While more than 60 companies have received permits to test their driverless vehicles in California, Zoox has become the first permitted … Self-driving car
Read MoreJon Russell / TechCrunch: Sources: SoftBank’s Vision Fund is planning to invest $1B in Singapore-based ride-hailing service Grab; source: investment could be as much as $1.5B — SoftBank’s Vision Fund is set to continue its recent spree of investments in Asian tech unicorns. The mega fund — which is targeted at $100 billion — is
Read MoreThe Macintosh SE/30 is the greatest computer ever made, and I’m not saying that just because I’m sitting on a cache of them, slowly selling them to computer collectors around the world. No, the SE/30 is so great because of how powerful it is, and how much it can be expanded. A case in point:
Read MorePaul Thurrott / Thurrott: Sources: Microsoft is planning to release 4K webcams in 2019, including one with Windows Hello-based authentication and one that is enterprise-focused — It’s been several years since Microsoft has released a webcam. But two separate sources tell me that the firm is plotting a return to this market in 2019. Sources:
Read MoreThe DC Extended Universe movie offers a little sequel bait. Warning, spoilers ho! Aquaman post-credits scene, explained – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSarah E. Needleman / Wall Street Journal: Chat app Discord has raised a $150M round at a $2.05B valuation and says it now has ~200M users, more than four times what it had a year ago — The company plans to spend $150 million to move into new areas, including selling videogames online — Discord
Read MoreDon’t throw away your shot to hear this moving testament to love of country. Hear Barack Obama as George Washington in new Hamilton remix – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAfter opening your gifts, many will now be looking around to see their entire families face down into their devices after too much food and bad TV. The days of enjoying each others company once a year will probably feel like a distant memory from a much simpler analog age. But, what about the tech
Read MoreSome things are just too good to be true. Parts of viral glitter bomb video were faked, says engineer who made it – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWill Oremus / Slate: Facebook has forfeited our trust to the point that we see nefarious motives in any misstep, as some overblown reactions to Spotify and Netflix integrations show — Facebook may or may not have lost its handle on our data. But it has definitely lost its handle on the public narrative—and the
Read MoreThe unauthorized appearance of the albums on Spotify and Apple Music raised questions about services that have long been seen as bulwarks against online piracy. Beyoncé Albums Leaked Online, Causing Concerns About Streaming Platforms Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreSarah Krouse / Wall Street Journal: Sprint to pay $300M in a settlement with New York AG for failing to collect $100M+ in state and local taxes between 2005 and 2014 on some of its wireless plans — Carrier didn’t collect proper taxes on some wireless plans for nearly a decade, New York attorney general
Read MoreAs the parent of a toddler I try to walk the fine line between being a loving, nurturing father and slipping away into an abyss of insanity because I haven’t had a peaceful moment in years. Keeping me leaning towards the light has been my son’s fascination with things like the alphabet, math, and shapes.
Read MoreThe old-fashioned alarm clock was a staple of cartoons in years past, with loud clanging bells and slap-to-shutoff functionality. Despite being an excellent dramatic device, these classic timepieces began to lose favor to the digital clock radio, and, in more recent times, the smartphone alarm. However, [LenkaDesign] has come up with this excellent build that
Read MoreProsecutors in Minnesota said they did not find enough evidence to pursue a case against the Chinese billionaire, who was accused of rape this year by a University of Minnesota student. JD.com Chief Richard Liu Will Not Be Charged With Sexual Assault Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe Avengers: Endgame trailer didn’t end the game. We want more. Star Wars 9, Stranger Things, Game of Thrones: When will we get trailers? – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe only thing more stressful than last-minute Christmas shopping is last-minute gift guide writing. Alas, dear reader, we all have our own particular crosses to bear, but in this case, my stress can be your salvation. On the last Friday before Christmas, I’ve sat down to compile the greatest collection of eleventh-hour gifts anyone has
Read MoreNew York Times: JD.com founder and CEO Richard Liu will not be charged with sexual assault following rape allegation in August, prosecutors in Minneapolis say — Richard Liu, the Chinese billionaire accused of rape nearly four months ago by a young Chinese student at the University of Minnesota … JD.com founder and CEO Richard Liu
Read MoreThe price of the Back to the Future-style shoes is dropping by more than half. Nike cuts price of its self-lacing shoes, but they're still not cheap – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBloomberg: Google Payment receives an e-money license in Lithuania, enabling it to process payments, issue e-money, and handle electronic money wallets throughout the EU — Google Payment, a company owned by Alphabet Inc., obtained an e-money license in Lithuania, joining a growing number of fintech firms … Google Payment receives an e-money license in Lithuania,
Read MoreWhether or not you chose to believe our claim that we planned it this way, the holidays happen to fall right smack in the middle of our ongoing Circuit Sculpture Contest, which challenges hackers to build circuits that double as bona fide works of art. It’s become almost too easy to spin up your own
Read MoreDon’t worry, that money isn’t going toward a fish tank. Toyota and Mazda are spending million on some fish in Alabama – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read More“5G E” isn’t actually 5G. AT&T will connect your 4G phone to its '5G E' network, but don't get too excited – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDC Universe’s first original drama series will play on Netflix around the globe. Titans season 1 is now on DC Universe, international Netflix release on Jan. 11 – CNET Source: CNet
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