Christopher Wylie, who helped found the voter-profiling firm, said that clothing preferences had been key to helping “Steve Bannon build his insurgency.” Cambridge Analytica Used Fashion Tastes to Identify Right-Wing Voters Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIt would be the company’s first time in the lead since 2009. Nintendo Switch sales forecast edges past PS4, Xbox in 2019 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMercedes’ AMG GT 2-Door models get a number of performance and aesthetic improvements. GT R Pro headlines Mercedes-AMG GT updates at the LA Auto Show – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreNat Levy / GeekWire: New book outlines Microsoft’s product roadmap: new Surface Pro and Laptop, “ambient devices”, and Xbox One S in 2019; updated Surface Book and Hub in 2020 — Next year will be a busy one for Microsoft’s Surface division, if a new book about the organization is any indication. New book outlines
Read MoreTom Warren / The Verge: Microsoft debuts redesigned icons for Office suite, alongside other cosmetic changes, and says Outlook Mobile is getting a redesign soon — A new modern look — Microsoft is modernizing its Office icons as part of a broader focus on design for its various Office apps. Microsoft debuts redesigned icons for
Read MorePaul Sawers / VentureBeat: Microsoft rolls out a search function, powered by Bing, for SwiftKey on Android in the US, UK, India, France, Canada, and elsewhere — Microsoft-owned mobile keyboard company SwiftKey is today rolling out a search feature for Android users that lets them browse the internet for content directly from within the keyboard.
Read MoreJulia Alexander / The Verge: YouTube begins rolling out Stories, which last for seven days on its mobile app and can be viewed by everyone, to accounts with over 10,000 subscribers — Amid some concern from the community — YouTube is expanding its Instagram-like Stories capability to more creators today … YouTube begins rolling out
Read MoreEver since Microsoft announced the Surface Studio back in 2016, fans have had one question: Why not release the monitor separately? After all, the computer’s guts weren’t anything particularly impressive – outdated even when they were released in fact – and pretty much all of the innovation was in the gorgeous display. It turns out
Read MoreWhen it rains, it pours (wonderful electronic sculpture!). The last time we posted about freeform circuit sculptures there were a few eye-catching comments mentioning other fine examples of the craft. One such artist is [Eirik Brandal], who has a large selection of electronic sculptures. Frankly, we’re in love. A common theme of [Eirik]’s work is that
Read MoreMicrosoft has been on a winding road with its Surface hardware business for the past decade. What happened (and why) and what might be next for Surface? What might be next for Microsoft's Surface line: A new book provides a look ahead (and back) Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreOur blockchain and cryptocurrency event, Hard Fork Decentralized, is coming up in less than two weeks! Our concept is slightly different to a typical conference – to highlight the importance of decentralization in the industry, we’re organizing a ton of events that are spread out all across London. Hosted by leading blockchain and finance companies,
Read MoreThis Hubble Space Telescope mosaic is of a portion of the immense Coma cluster of over 1,000 galaxies, located 300 million light-years from Earth. Hubble Explores the Coma Cluster's More Than 1,000 Galaxies Source: NASA
Read MoreThe lodging service plans to begin selling multi-unit buildings and houses, according to Fast Company. Airbnb will start selling buildings and homes next year, report says Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreOn the outside chance that we ever encounter a space probe from an alien civilization, the degree to which the world will change cannot be overestimated. Not only will it prove that we’re not alone, or more likely weren’t, depending on how long said probe has been traveling through space, but we’ll have a bonanza
Read MoreBuilding your own app now shouldn’t require a computer science degree or push you to Stephen King-level insanity either. In fact, it’s fairly simple if you follow steps laid out by pros like the instruction in the Hello Web Books video bundle. It’s on sale now at $29, an 85 percent savings on its regular
Read MoreYesterday, it was confirmed that CeBIT, the legendary German tech trade show, had closed its doors permanently. We are very sorry but it’s true: CEBIT Hannover to be cancelled. More information here: https://t.co/oxiaNLrq9b pic.twitter.com/1kg7wvFD1w — CEBIT (@cebit) November 28, 2018 CeBIT was an important figure in the European tech landscape, where companies exhibited their wares
Read MoreOur blockchain and cryptocurrency event, Hard Fork Decentralized, is just a couple of weeks away now. We’ll be discussing some of the industry’s greatest challenges, including how blockchains can stay GDPR compliant. Earlier this month at the annual Ethereum conference, Vitalik Buterin spoke to Quartz about how he thinks that IBM’s commercial blockchain offerings are “totally
Read MoreDavid Barnard: How iOS developers game the App Store: naming apps with popular keywords, tricking users to sign up for subscriptions, buying fake ratings and reviews, and more — I’ve been pestering Apple for years publicly and privately about the manipulation and outright scams going on in the App Store. How iOS developers game the
Read MoreFrom a data privacy scandal to leadership concerns, Facebook’s troubles kept growing in 2018. Fixing Facebook: Zuckerberg falls short of his New Year's goal – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreGet that Kanto gym leader style in the mobile game. Pokemon Go adds Brock, Misty outfits to celebrate Let's Go on Nintendo Switch – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDon’t want to pay full price? Use PriceWaiter to place a bid and you might just walk away with a discount. Plus, an exclusive $15 credit after your first $25-or-more purchase. Use PriceWaiter to haggle your next online purchase and get a credit – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSing along with your Google Home Hub, talk to whoever is at your front door and more. Google Home Hub, Google Assistant get a handful of quality of life upgrades for the holidays – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAlex Hern / The Guardian: In the UK, Facebook exempts news outlets from political ads transparency archive and enforces political ad transparency rules — Social network to act against ‘dark adverts’ with compulsory disclaimers saying who paid — Every political advert on Facebook will now be required to come … In the UK, Facebook exempts
Read MoreThe centuries-old, paper-based trading process of the oil and gas industry is getting overhauled, courtesy of the blockchain and an industry consortium including Shell, BP, ABN Amro, ING, and Societe Generale. The world leading energy producers and banks joined forces earlier this month, and today launched a new blockchain-based trading platform for physical oil trades,
Read MoreAbner Li / 9to5Google: Google Assistant adds Broadcast Replies, notes and lists integration, visual lyrics, and Pretty Please on Smart Displays and Google Home — With the holiday season underway, Google is announcing a slew of new features for Assistant speakers and Smart Displays. Google Assistant adds Broadcast Replies, notes and lists integration, visual lyrics,
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