There should only be one — and preferably only one — obvious way to do it”, says the Zen of Python. Yet there are areas where even seasoned programmers debate what the right or wrong way to do things is. One of these areas is Python classes. Borrowed from Object-Oriented Programming, they’re quite beautiful constructs
Read MoreIllustration by Ari Liloan for The Verge Digital fan clubs are turning into single-purpose social networks Continue reading… K-pop’s fandom platforms are changing what it means to be an idol Source: New feed
Read MoreAs proponents of composting (or at least using kitchen scraps as plant food) we’re always on the lookout for tips and tricks that could improve the process, or (better yet) make it easier. This includes knowing what should—and, just as importantly, what shouldn’t—end up in the compost pile or bin. Read more… The Best and
Read MoreElectric cars really are for the masses these days, with great tech, ranges and a whole lot of style in many cases. Our top picks for the best electric car in 2021 – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreTeddy Nykiel / Milwaukee Business Journal: Wisconsin-based Veda, which uses AI to automate data processing for healthcare payers and providers, raises $45M Series B led by Oak HC/FT — Veda Data Solutions, Inc., which uses artificial intelligence to automate health care data for providers and payers, closed a $45 million Series B funding round led
Read MoreHere’s a look at the biggest stories from the week ending July 31. 2022 Chevy Bolt EV driven, Tesla Cybertruck delay and more: Roadshow's week in review – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreCommentary: Four new systems coming out this fall from Nintendo, Valve and others are bringing portable gaming back into the spotlight. Here’s what to expect from all of them. 2021 is the Year of the Gaming Handheld – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCommentary: With huge advances in wireless audio, is the humble 3.5mm headphone jack as crucial as it once was? It's time to put the headphone jack behind us – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWe look at pandemic pushback, algorithms setting the rhythms of our daily lives, an Airbnb-style business for swimming pools and much more. 9 great reads from CNET this week: COVID protests, algorithms, swimming pools and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreElectronic toys of yesteryear were fantastic objects of desire, but came with the fatal flaw of requiring batteries. Batteries that cost more than the average youngster’s pocket money and for which the pestered parent were usually unwilling to fork out every couple of days to support an incessant playing habit. It’s something [Sen] has addressed
Read MoreThere’s no be-all-end-all way to carry proof of vaccination on your phone. We make sense of how different options approach your privacy, ensure your security and try to spot counterfeits. You’re going to be asked to prove your vaccination status. Here’s how to do it. Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreMore than 5,000 kilometers beneath us, Earth’s solid metal inner core wasn’t discovered until 1936. Almost a century later, we’re still struggling to answer basic questions about when and how it first formed. These aren’t easy puzzles to solve. We can’t directly sample the inner core, so the key to unravelling its mysteries lies in
Read MoreGoogle’s new Pixel could be coming in the next few months. Here’s every rumor we’ve heard so far about the upcoming Pixel 6. Google Pixel 6 rumors: The latest release date, price and Whitechapel chip buzz – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePaul Smith / Australian Financial Review: Australia-based IntelligenceBank, a marketing software provider for brands, raises $37M from Five Elms Capital to help speed up its expansion in the US — IntelligenceBank, a Melbourne-based marketing operations platform that counts ANZ Bank, National Australia Bank, Suncorp, Bupa, KFC … Australia-based IntelligenceBank, a marketing software provider for brands,
Read MoreReconsidering pseudonymity and what it means to “be yourself” online. Can Fake Accounts Save the Internet? Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreOver six decades of integrated circuit production we’ve become used to their extreme reliability and performance for a very reasonable price. But what about those first integrated circuits from the early 1960s? Commercial integrated circuits appeared in 1961, and recently Texas Instruments published a fascinating retrospective on the development of their first few digital ICs.
Read MoreBrian Merchant / VICE: Metaverse, as Zuckerberg and others imagine, is an odd vision built from a compendium of juvenile fantasies, perceived market opportunities, and overt dystopias — Silicon Valley CEOs keep hailing its imminent arrival as they hawk digital goods, but the metaverse was a dystopian idea from its inception. Metaverse, as Zuckerberg and
Read MoreShiri Habib-Valdhorn / Globes Online: Riskified, an Israeli e-commerce fraud protection company, began trading on the NYSE on Thursday after raising $363M in its IPO, at a valuation of $3.3B — The Israeli e-commerce fraud protection company is raising $363 million and an additional $55.1 million, if the underwriters exercise their options. Riskified, an Israeli
Read MoreNicholas Megaw / Financial Times: Digital bank Monzo reveals a loss of £130M on £66M revenue for the year ended Feb. and says UK FCA is investigating it over potential money laundering breaches — Digital lender suffers second ‘going concern’ warning from auditors — The Financial Conduct Authority … Digital bank Monzo reveals a loss
Read MoreA couple of months ago, we posted about the one day design [Sam March] did of an electronic Settlers of Catan board. Now he’s released a video with the second half. His first video was about the design of the game, specifically the electronic components. In this video, [Sam] takes us through the physical build
Read MoreDigbijay Mishra / The Economic Times: B2B commerce and financing startup OfBusiness raises $160M led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 at a valuation of $1.5B, becoming the 18th Indian unicorn for the year — B2B commerce startup valued at $1.5 billion; New capital to be used for acquisition, expansion B2B commerce and financing startup OfBusiness
Read MoreNikkei Asia: Vietnam-based VNLife, the parent company of VNPay, which helps banks provide mobile payment apps and other digital services, raises $250M at a valuation of $1B+ — Payments system provider raises $250 million in deal led by US investors — TOKYO — Vietnamese payments provider VNLife … Vietnam-based VNLife, the parent company of VNPay,
Read MoreFinancial Times: Educational publisher Pearson says it is switching to a subscription model for all of its 1,500 titles, available for $14.99/month through its new Pearson+ app — Educational publisher attempts move to Netflix model with access to 1,500 titles for $14.99 a month Educational publisher Pearson says it is switching to a subscription model
Read MoreAssociated Press: The Justice Department says 27 US Attorney offices had at least one employee’s Microsoft email account breached by Russian hackers from May 7 to Dec. 27, 2020 — WASHINGTON (AP) — The Russian hackers behind the massive SolarWinds cyberespionage campaign broke into the email accounts … The Justice Department says 27 US Attorney
Read More{$inline_image} We’ll admit we haven’t heard of the AGS-38, it reminds us of the shortwave receivers of our youth, and it looks like many that were made “white label” by more established (and often Japanese) companies. [Jeff] found a nice example of this Canadian radio and takes it apart for our viewing pleasure. He also
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