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November 7, 2018

Sources: Google is planning an expansion of its NYC real estate, which currently houses ~7,000 employees, to add space for an additional 12,000+ (Wall Street Journal)

Wall Street Journal: Sources: Google is planning an expansion of its NYC real estate, which currently houses ~7,000 employees, to add space for an additional 12,000+ — Nears office property deal in Manhattan’s West Village for enough space to multiply city workforce — Google is gearing up for an expansion … Sources: Google is planning

Samsung's foldable phone uses 7.3-inch, 4.5-inch screens – CNET

Samsung slipped out a few more details about the phone rumored to be called the Galaxy X or Galaxy F. Samsung's foldable phone uses 7.3-inch, 4.5-inch screens – CNET Source: CNet

UK watchdog shows how political parties exploit Facebook, personal data – CNET

British information commissioner takes political operatives, social networks and data brokers to task for their “disturbing disregard for voters’ personal privacy.” UK watchdog shows how political parties exploit Facebook, personal data – CNET Source: CNet

November 7, 2018

Stitch, a spinoff of analytics firm RJMetrics founded in 2017, says it will be acquired by Redwood, CA-based big data integrator Talend for $60M in cash (Roberto Torres/Technical.ly Philly)

Roberto Torres / Technical.ly Philly: Stitch, a spinoff of analytics firm RJMetrics founded in 2017, says it will be acquired by Redwood, CA-based big data integrator Talend for $60M in cash — Center City-based Stitch, a spinoff of analytics firm RJMetrics founded in 2017, announced Wednesday it will be acquired by Redwood … Stitch, a

November 7, 2018

PUBG goes free-to-play briefly on Xbox to combat waning interest

Microsoft today revealed PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds would be free-to-play this weekend, the first time the game has ever been free on that platform. It’s a pleasant surprise for gamers, but as far as the game itself is concerned, it looks like a last-ditch effort to generate interest in a game that’s rapidly losing its large fanbase. Play PUBG

Junkbox Constant Current Source Helps with Kelvin Sensing

Is it ironic when a YouTube channel named “The Current Source” needs to build a current source? Or is that not ironic and actually just coincidental? Regardless of linguistic considerations, [Derek], proprietor of the aforementioned channel has made and disassembled a few current sources in his day. Most of those jobs were for one-off precision

November 7, 2018

Sources: Comcast plans to debut an internet-connected home hub next year for broadband-only subs that will aggregate streaming apps like Netflix, Amazon Prime (Alex Sherman/CNBC)

Alex Sherman / CNBC: Sources: Comcast plans to debut an internet-connected home hub next year for broadband-only subs that will aggregate streaming apps like Netflix, Amazon Prime — – Comcast is planning to debut a product to broadband-only customers that will allow them to aggregate certain streaming apps, such as Netflix and Amazon Video. Sources:

Is Oumuamua an asteroid? An explanation weirder than aliens – CNET

Harvard researchers grabbed headlines with the notion that the famed interstellar object may have been an alien spaceship, but here are the other top theories. Is Oumuamua an asteroid? An explanation weirder than aliens – CNET Source: CNet

Furloughed Faraday Future folks form fundraiser – Roadshow

A new GoFundMe campaign aims to help furloughed employees — and their families — with expenses. Furloughed Faraday Future folks form fundraiser – Roadshow Source: CNet

Red Dead Redemption 2 has sold over 17 million copies worldwide – CNET

Rockstar’s new cowboy game sold more copies in 8 days than the original sold in 8 years. Red Dead Redemption 2 has sold over 17 million copies worldwide – CNET Source: CNet

Best Black Friday deals 2018 – CNET

Black Friday is November 23 and that means the usual cornucopia of deals. Some are good, some are bad, these are the best. Best Black Friday deals 2018 – CNET Source: CNet

Black Friday 2018 smart home deals: Half-priced Echo Dot, $99 Google Home Hub and more – CNET

‘Tis the season for discounted smart home gadgets, and we’re keeping a running list. Deals from Amazon and Target are up first — expect regular updates as Black Friday draws near. Black Friday 2018 smart home deals: Half-priced Echo Dot, Google Home Hub and more – CNET Source: CNet

The Shift: Facebook Had a Good Election Day. But It Can’t Let Up Now.

Facebook made strides toward cleaning up its service in the last two years. But it continues to behave most responsibly only when placed under a microscope. The Shift: Facebook Had a Good Election Day. But It Can’t Let Up Now. Source: NY Times Tech

After Protest, Booksellers Are Victorious Against Amazon Subsidiary

Two days into a strike by antiquarian booksellers against the Amazon unit AbeBooks, the company capitulated. After Protest, Booksellers Are Victorious Against Amazon Subsidiary Source: NY Times Tech

November 7, 2018

Watch: Science unravels the mysterious art of beatboxing

A team of scientists from the University of Southern California (USC) are taking on a decades-old mystery concerning the human brain and how it processes utterances that aren’t linguistic in nature. You may know this phenomenon as beatboxing. The legends surrounding the birth of hip hop invariably begin in New York City with DJs cutting

November 7, 2018

Twilio reports Q3 revenue of $168.9M, up 68% YoY, vs $150M est., and strong Q4 guidance of $183M-$185M in revenue, vs $161.4M est.; stock closes up 35% (Lauren Feiner/CNBC)

Lauren Feiner / CNBC: Twilio reports Q3 revenue of $168.9M, up 68% YoY, vs $150M est., and strong Q4 guidance of $183M-$185M in revenue, vs $161.4M est.; stock closes up 35% — – SendGrid, an email marketing company Twilio said last month it was acquiring for $2 billion, also surged over 35 percent Wednesday on

In Superstar Cities, the Rich Get Richer, and They Get Amazon

New York and Washington are leaving the rest of the country behind. Companies like Amazon explain why. In Superstar Cities, the Rich Get Richer, and They Get Amazon Source: NY Times Tech

November 7, 2018

Qualcomm reports Q4 revenue of $5.8B, down 2% YoY, vs $5.52B est., as operating loss reaches $700M, from a $300M profit YoY, as dispute with Apple takes a toll (Natalie Gagliordi/ZDNet)

Natalie Gagliordi / ZDNet: Qualcomm reports Q4 revenue of $5.8B, down 2% YoY, vs $5.52B est., as operating loss reaches $700M, from a $300M profit YoY, as dispute with Apple takes a toll — Qualcomm said it did not record any revenues in fiscal 2018 for royalties it says it’s due on sales of Apple’s

November 7, 2018

Roku reports Q3 revenue up 39% YoY to $173.4M, streaming hours up 63% YoY to 6.2B; over 25% of smart TVs sold in US were Roku TVs; stock down 12%+ after hours (Janko Roettgers/Variety)

Janko Roettgers / Variety: Roku reports Q3 revenue up 39% YoY to $173.4M, streaming hours up 63% YoY to 6.2B; over 25% of smart TVs sold in US were Roku TVs; stock down 12%+ after hours — Roku continues its transition from a hardware company to a company that primarily makes money with advertising at

Get Better TV Sound (Without a Lot of Wires)

Flat-panel HDTVs are too thin to house good speakers. These simple tips and gear can upgrades give you great sound without a lot of work. Get Better TV Sound (Without a Lot of Wires) Source: NY Times Tech

November 7, 2018

Square reports Q3 adjusted revenue of $431M, up 68% YoY, as gross payment volume rises 29% YoY to $22.5B; stock down 5% after hours (Kate Rooney/CNBC)

Kate Rooney / CNBC: Square reports Q3 adjusted revenue of $431M, up 68% YoY, as gross payment volume rises 29% YoY to $22.5B; stock down 5% after hours — – Wall Street analysts are expecting 11 cents per share and $413.9 million in revenue from the payments company, according to forecasts by Refinitiv. Square reports

Samsung redesigns its smartphone user interface with One UI – CNET

The company wants to make it easier for users to navigate their phones, particularly as they keep getting bigger. Samsung redesigns its smartphone user interface with One UI – CNET Source: CNet

iPhone XR vs. XS: Is the XS camera worth the extra money? – CNET

The camera on the cheaper iPhone XR can do almost everything that the dual camera on the iPhone XS can, except when it comes to two important tasks. iPhone XR vs. XS: Is the XS camera worth the extra money? – CNET Source: CNet

Samsung's foldable phone is real and extends into a tablet – CNET

The device will use the company’s new Infinity Flex Display and will be available next year. Samsung's foldable phone is real and extends into a tablet – CNET Source: CNet

Teardown of a (Relatively) Cheap Thermal Camera

The cost of tools and test equipment has largely been on the downward trend for years, making it now more affordable than ever to get into the hacking and making scene. This is particularly visible with something like the venerable oscilloscope: a piece of equipment that was near unobtainium for the home hacker a decade

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