FTDI are a company known for producing chips for USB applications. Most of us have a few USB-to serial adapters kicking about, and the vast majority of them run on FTDI hardware (or, if we’re honest, counterfeit copies). However, FTDI’s hardware has a whole lot more to offer, and [jayben] is here to show us
Read MoreJosh Constine / TechCrunch: Online lender Clearbanc says it has raised another $50M from Upper90, after raising $70M a month ago — Clearbanc is disrupting startup funding by providing companies cash to buy ads in exchange for a revenue share so they don’t have to sell as much equity to venture capitalists. Online lender Clearbanc
Read MoreThe social network has been collecting information such as dating profiles and religious affiliation, says a report. Facebook reportedly gathering personal data from Tinder, Pregnancy+, other apps – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreKelly Olsen / CNBC: SoftBank Corp, the telecom unit of SoftBank Group, raised ~$23.5B in Japan’s biggest-ever IPO but closed down 14.53% in its first day of trading — – Japan’s SoftBank Corp began trading Wednesday in Tokyo in Japan’s biggest-ever IPO and one of the largest the world has seen. SoftBank Corp, the telecom
Read MoreLawmakers and others criticized the social network after a New York Times report revealed Facebook gave its partners extensive access to user data. Facebook Rebuked for Failing to Disclose Data-Sharing Deals Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreFor years, Facebook gave many large technology companies special access to users’ information. Here’s how it worked. 5 Ways Facebook Shared Your Data Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIntimacy, ACTIVATE. This VR 'sex helmet' concept will haunt your nightmares – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAdobe customers might not switch, but there are plenty of new photographers entering the market. Lightroom photo editing gets more competition from Darkroom, Luminar – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIme Archibong / Facebook: Facebook confirms Spotify, Netflix, Dropbox, and RBC had read/write/delete access for messaging integrations, says it was experimental and ended three years ago — In the past day, we’ve been accused of disclosing people’s private messages to partners without their knowledge. Facebook confirms Spotify, Netflix, Dropbox, and RBC had read/write/delete access for
Read MoreAlthough the company had an income tax charge of AU$53 million for 2018, it paid AU$175 million to the ATO throughout the year. Microsoft Australia doubles net profit following local revenue recognition boost Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreLawrence Abrams / BleepingComputer: Microsoft releases out-of-band security update for Internet Explorer that fixes a remote code execution vulnerability allowing attackers to hijack computers — Microsoft has released an out-of-band security update that fixes an actively exploited vulnerability in Internet Explorer. Microsoft releases out-of-band security update for Internet Explorer that fixes a remote code execution
Read More{$inline_image}People often say that they never forget a face, but for some people, this claim might actually be true. So-called super recognizers are said to possess exceptional face recognition abilities, often remembering the faces of those they have only briefly encountered or haven’t seen for many years. Their unique skills have even caught the attention
Read MoreAdi Robertson / The Verge: US Treasury sanctions more Russian hackers, including nine GRU members and several entities related to Project Lakhta, saying they interfered in US elections — The US Department of the Treasury has issued new sanctions against Russian nationals who allegedly attempted to interfere with US elections. US Treasury sanctions more Russian
Read MoreReal action to protect privacy hinges on big institutions, to the point that small, individual measures pale in comparison. But there are still ways to act. Living with tech: What We Can Learn About Online Privacy From Climate Change Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreWe’ve seen loads of persistence of vision displays before, but this sky-writing POV display seems as though it may be a first. And we have to agree with its creators that it’s pretty cool. The idea man on this was [Ivan Miranda], who conceived of a flying POV as a twist on his robotic dot-matrix beach printer.
Read MoreScott Moritz / Bloomberg: Sources: T-Mobile is delaying the launch of its TV service, which was planned for this year, after the project proved more complex than expected — – Carrier has been touting project as a way to disrupt cable TV — Delay comes at awkward time for Sprint deal’s regulatory push Sources: T-Mobile
Read MoreWelcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice on how to get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. So you’ve got a group of friends or family coming over to hang. With the holidays coming up, we expect lots of you will be looking for ways to
Read MoreChris Welch / The Verge: Apple says some 2018 iPad Pros ship with a very slight bend in the aluminum chassis due to their manufacturing process but doesn’t consider it to be a defect — Apple has confirmed to The Verge that some of its 2018 iPad Pros are shipping with a very slight bend
Read MoreFollowing a similar promotion from competitor Spotify, Jay-Z’s music streaming service is offering trial memberships for 99 cents. Tidal offers three months of music for a buck – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIf you can’t help but roll your eyes when you hear the word ‘influencer’ then trust me, you’re not alone. Earlier this year, one of the biggest social media influencers in the world told his colleagues to get a real job. So, does this mean the end is nigh for influencer marketing? While the platform is
Read MorePick up the brand-new model for the older, cheaper price. Amazon has Apple's newest MacBook Air for 9 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreVR is a polarizing technology in its current iteration. On the one hand, for some people it’s an uncomfortable, discombobulating experience. But, on the other, for those of us who thrill in the abyss it’s the closest we can get to living inside our dreams. If you’ve played the gorgeous little puzzle game Gnog or
Read MoreHalf the fun is guessing the Galaxy S10’s flagship design. When the Galaxy S10 arrives, it may look something like this – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCorrie Driebusch / Wall Street Journal: Dealogic data: 38 tech and internet companies valued at $1B+ had an IPO in 2018, the most since 2000 — In 2018, 38 companies valued at $1 billion or more at the time of their IPO listed shares in the U.S. — The reign of the unicorn IPO has
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