Did you read all 3000+ articles published on Hackaday this year? We did. And to help catch you up, we preset the Hackaday 2018 Year in Review podcast! Join us for the podcast, available on all major podcasting platforms, as Editors Mike Szczys and Elliot Williams attempt the impossible task of distilling the entire year
Read MoreCan we quantify different features of music? Apparently yes; folks at Spotify have identified and measured songs’ features like danceability, accoustiness, valence, energy, pitchiness, and more. In this humble study I’ll use Spotify data to analyze the greatest Christmas songs of all time and find out how the musical features are connected, in addition to
Read MoreTwo more voices have joined the case against Epic Games, bringing more allegations of intellectual property theft. In this case, the people in question are Alfonso Ribeiro, best known for his role as Carlton Banks on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and the infamous Backpack Kid. Filed yesterday, the complaints are aimed not only at Epic,
Read MoreThe ability to execute code in parallel is crucial in a wide variety of scenarios. Concurrent programming is a key asset for web servers, producer/consumer models, batch number-crunching and pretty much any time an application is bottlenecked by a resource. It’s sadly the case that writing quality concurrent code can be a real headache, but
Read MoreThe renewal comes months ahead of part 2’s debut. Netflix renews Chilling Adventures of Sabrina for parts 3 and 4 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMaybe it’s always leg day for Sonic. Sonic the Hedgehog's movie leans into its body controversy – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSpidey’s co-creator offers some advice from beyond the grave. Stan Lee's Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse cameo will warm your heart – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNow that’s one heck of a holiday gift. Land Rover teases new Defender, promises more info on Dec. 27 – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThe top-rated Series II almost never dips below $299. Grab one before they’re gone! Better than Black Friday: Bose QuietComfort 35 wireless headphones for 5 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe report shows improvements on tackling problems like false information, fake accounts and voter suppression. Facebook shares progress on civil rights audit: 'We need to do more' – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBetteridge’s Law holds that any headline that ends in a question mark can be answered with a “No.” We’re not sure that [Mr. Betteridge] was exactly correct, though, since 3D-printed stators can work successfully for BLDC motors, for certain values of success. It’s not that [GreatScott!] isn’t aware that 3D-printed motors are a thing; after all,
Read MoreFacebook and Twitter are facing an avalanche of criticism about Russian interference. Social media in crisis: After Senate reports, Facebook apologizes, NAACP leads protest, Trump attacks Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreThe goal is to deploy its AV platform in 2021. Luminar lends lidar know-how to Audi's self-driving startup AID – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThat’s the lowest price to date on this powerhouse portable. Plus: more great game deals and the last vacuum/mop you’ll ever need? The Dell Vostro 15-inch Core i7 laptop is just 9 with this stackable code – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA little extra power never hurts. GMC Sierra AT4 Off-Road Performance Package beefs up for the dirt – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Chinese tech giant cultivated a hard-charging spirit in its quest for world dominance. Some employees may have been pushed too far. Huawei’s ‘Wolf Culture’ Helped It Grow, and Got It Into Trouble Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe New York attorney general’s office, which brought the suit, said Charter will pay $62.5 million directly to customers. Charter is returning .5 million to New Yorkers over slow Internet speeds in what regulators call the biggest ISP refund ever Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreWhile a Space Force would need congressional approval, President Trump could establish a command, which Vice President Pence said would be led by a four-star general and consolidate the 18,000 military and civilian personnel who work on national security issues in space. As it works toward creating Trump’s Space Force, White House directs Pentagon to
Read MoreEngineers built a tank identical to the Space Launch System tank that will be flown on Exploration Mission-1, the first flight of Space Launch System and the Orion spacecraft for testing. Testing the Space Launch System Source: NASA
Read MoreCryptocurrency scams are getting more old-school with every week that passes. Hacks seem to be too difficult these days and old-fashioned threats are becoming the way of the crypto-criminal. According to emails seen by Bleeping Computer, scammers are now threatening victims with a hitman if they don’t pay $4,000 in Bitcoin to call off the
Read MoreFacebook and other websites save the photos, text and other information you provide, even if you change your mind. Experts worry that means users could unthinkingly offer up sensitive data they weren’t ready to fully share. Start a post, then delete it? Many websites save it anyway. Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreThe Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) has identified a fresh batch of cryptocurrency scams. It has added a swathe of new sites to its blockchain blacklist, expanding it to 113 dodgy domains. In a special warning to local investors, FSMA declared it prudent for Belgians to keep a serving of moules-frites between themselves and the
Read MoreWhether your enterprising kid is eight or 80, the Arduino Uno Ultimate Starter Kit and Course Bundle ($45 with promo code: MERRY15, an 85 percent discount right now from TNW Deals) not only inspires loads of ultra-cool electronic gadget glee, but fires the imagination about everything it can ultimately create. Start building fun and innovative
Read More{$inline_image}Think of an internet meme and you’ll probably smile. The most memorable viral images are usually funny, from Distracted Boyfriend to classics like Grumpy Cat. But some memes have a much more sinister meaning. They might look as innocuous as a frog, but are in fact symbols of hate. And as memes have become more
Read MoreMobile phones “instill students with unhealthy ideology,” said a state-run paper in the North, where many users have found ways around official information controls. North Korea, Fearing K-Pop and Porn, Warns Against Smartphones’ Influence Source: NY Times Tech
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