{$inline_image} The ticking clock on the bomb is a Hollywood trope that simply refuses to die. Adding to the stress levels of the bomb squad and creating great suspense for the watcher, it’s always interesting to wonder why the average bomb maker is so courteous as to supply this information to law enforcement. Regardless, if
Read MoreThe ticking clock on the bomb is a Hollywood trope that simply refuses to die. Adding to the stress levels of the bomb squad and creating great suspense for the watcher, it’s always interesting to wonder why the average bomb maker is so courteous as to supply this information to law enforcement. Regardless, if you’d
Read MoreVoting in 2016 vs. voting in 2018 seems to be the meme getting the most traction. These midterm election 2018 memes are winning our vote – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFacebook pulls down posts falsely claiming ICE agents were patrolling polling places for undocumented immigrants. Facebook, Twitter combat voter suppression on Election Day – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBoring Company CEO says “sure,” but that don’t mean it’s going to happen. Musk says 'We can do it' in response to Benioff query on SF transit tunnels – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreIs a reboot of the franchise a monstrous idea? A new Shrek project is coming, but some think it goes ogre the line – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreChinese authorities have begun deploying a new surveillance tool designed to identify people by how they walk, or the shapes of their body. Adding to the already staggering number of surveillance cameras — many of which use bleeding edge optics and facial recognition technologies — China is already using the tool on the streets in
Read MoreHow the company and local officials flesh out plans for the new corporate presence will be crucial to the economic lift it produces. Visions of a Tech Hub? Landing Amazon Is Just a Start Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThere were tax breaks. Ads on Seattle buses. Amazon latte art. And, finally, fading hope that the e-commerce giant would be coming to town. Losers in Amazon Sweepstakes Aren’t Ready to Throw in the Towel Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe Nest Thermostat revolutionized the way that people control the climate in their homes. It has features more features than even the best programmable thermostats. But, all of the premium features also come at a premium price. On the other hand, for only $5, a little coding, and the realization that thermostats are glorified switches,
Read MoreLike who is it really for, how much will it cost and is it more than just a gimmick? Samsung's foldable Galaxy F phone may appear Nov. 7, raising more questions than answers – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePlus: The author is sorry he (maybe) leaked the title for the Game of Thrones prequel. George R.R. Martin: I'm working hard on Winds of Winter – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAmazon defied expectations by splitting its second headquarters into two locations. For the internet company, it seems to be working out rather nicely. Was Amazon’s Headquarters Contest a Bait-and-Switch? Critics Say Yes Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreSpend some dough, send some dough to those standing in lines to cast their ballot in the 2018 midterm elections. Midterm election lines being made more delicious by Pizza to the Polls – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreInvestigators outlined “a disturbing disregard” of privacy in a broad look at online tools used by political campaigns. British Watchdog Finds Cambridge Analytica and Brexit Financier Misused Private Data Source: NY Times Tech
Read MorePlayers are increasingly resorting to violence against a certain female character in Red Dead Redemption 2. In this case, I’m convinced the problem isn’t Rockstar Games. Rockstar games do not generally fall under the umbrella of what one might call “safe” video games. If you’re playing one, on average you might at any moment have
Read MoreIn a way, all 7-segment displays are alike; at least from the outside looking in. On the inside it can be quite another story, and that’s certainly the case with the construction of this Soviet-era 7-segment numerical display. From the outside it may look a bit sturdier than usual, but it’s still instantly recognizable for
Read MoreJavier Soltero began running Cortana in March. Microsoft Cortana's head departs after less than a year in charge – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe tool should be available for everyone Nov. 27. Dropbox launches Extensions for easier workflows – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHarley has debuted the production version of its long-promised electric motorcycle. Will it catapult the marque to relevance and profitability? Harley-Davidson LiveWire is a lustworthy sporty electric motorcycle – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreLet’s send ABBA and some disco balls to the Red Planet. NASA view of Mars looks like a '70s shag carpet – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreLuxury watchmaker Hublot thinks it’s time for watches with a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency theme. Want this fancy bitcoin watch? You'll have to pay in bitcoin – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePerhaps your taste for pizza has never taken you beyond your local fast-food chain or a frozen pizza from the supermarket, but there are some people for whom only the most authentic will do. A wood-fired clay oven and nothing less is their pre-requisite, and lesser methods of pizza preparation simply aren’t good enough. [Jan]
Read MoreCalling the EU’s new border control AI a “lie detector” is like calling Brexit a minor disagreement among friends. The low-down is that the EU is testing a pilot program for international airports featuring a machine learning-based “lie detector.” CNN broke the story last week in its article “Passengers to face AI lie detector tests
Read MoreAt the end of Hackaday Superconference weekend, we hold a badge hacking ceremony on the main stage where anyone who has done anything with their badge is invited to come on stage and show off their work. Yes, even if it’s just a blinking LED! It was a tremendous pleasure to see not only people
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