Simulating a tabletop game can be done for several reasons: to play the game digitally, to create computer opponent(s), or to prove someone wrong. In [Everett]’s case, he used Python to prove which adult was right about basic strategy in a children’s game. [Everett]’s 5-year-old loves a simple game called Hoot Owl Hoot! in which
Read MoreDavid Uberti / Wall Street Journal: Accellion’s file transfer software hack, which affected Jones Day, also impacted New Zealand’s central bank, 1M unemployment benefits applicants in WA, and more — Like the SolarWinds breach, the incident highlights supply-chain vulnerabilities — The hack of software provider Accellion USA LLC … Accellion's file transfer software hack, which
Read MoreWith each update, new operators and weaponry infuse a complicated game with even more complexity. ‘Rainbow Six Siege’ keeps getting new content. Will it keep getting new players? Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MorePhoto by Avery White / The Verge Pop quiz: which is the better deal, $500 off a Razer Blade laptop, or $150 off an Asus Zephyrus G14? It might hinge on whether you need a webcam, because in practically every other way the Asus is the laptop I’d buy today. That’s not to say there’s
Read MoreHurt by refunds, some are trying to cut the site out of bookings or taking legal action. The company says it is working to reduce tensions. Airbnb Is Driving Hosts Elsewhere With Costly Pandemic Policies Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreShoshanna Solomon / The Times of Israel: Israel-based Earnix, which helps banks and insurers provide personalized real-time offers to clients, raises $75M at a $1B pre-money valuation — Funds raised will help startup access new markets, finetune software that helps banks and insurers offer clients personalized pricing and products Israel-based Earnix, which helps banks and
Read MoreMarvel’s WandaVision is getting close to the finish line. Here’s the full release schedule for the final episodes. WandaVision release dates: When does episode 8 hit Disney Plus? – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe FAA seems satisfied with its investigations into Elon Musk’s last two SpaceX Starship tests, each of which ended in an explosive crash, and the conclusion of those investigations should clear the way for a new SN10 flight in the very near future. Late last month, we broke the news that SpaceX had violated its
Read MoreAbsolute Drift is like a ballet of driving physics, while Rage 2 is a full-carnage shooter dialed up to 11. Experience both Zen and mayhem with in free games from Epic this week – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe PowerXL air fryer is manufacturer-refurbished and comes with a full two-year warranty. This large-capacity 10-quart air fryer is , less than half its regular price – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThis self-emptying vacuum and mop duo work together — automatically — to clean your floors. Cleaning buddies: Save 0 when you get the Roomba i7 Plus and Braava M6 bundle – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWe are always glad to see [Ken Shirriff] tear into something new and this month he’s looking inside a quartz oscillator module. Offhand, you’d think there’s not much to these. A slab of quartz and some sort of inverter, right? But as [Ken] mentions, “There’s more happening in the module than I expected…” If you’ve
Read MoreOnce, holograms were just a scientific curiosity. But thanks to the rapid development of lasers, they have gradually moved center stage, appearing on the security imagery for credit cards and banknotes, in science fiction movies – most memorably Star Wars – and even “live” on stage when long-dead rapper Tupac reincarnated for fans at the
Read MoreBuzzFeed News: Sources: Zuckerberg’s personal intervention to reduce the severity of Alex Jones’ ban in 2019 slowed down Facebook’s efforts to deal with dangerous content — In April 2019, Facebook was preparing to ban one of the internet’s most notorious spreaders of misinformation and hate, Infowars founder Alex Jones. Sources: Zuckerberg's personal intervention to reduce
Read MoreAn 18-piece Kitchen Solutions set and a FIXD vehicle diagnostic tool lead Sunday’s best deals. Read more… Sunday's Best Deals: FIXD Vehicle Diagnostic Tool, Kitchen Solutions Bundle, Skinfood Products, Compact Tire Inflator, and More Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreRich Mogull / TidBITS: Apple’s new Platform Security user guide follows the industry trend of growing vertical hardware, software, and cloud integration to improve ecosystem security — Even as a security professional, it’s easy to get lost within the digital covers of Apple’s latest Platform Security user guide. Apple's new Platform Security user guide follows
Read MoreVolumetric 3D displays that allow the viewing of full 3D images without special glasses are not unknown in our community, usually taking the form of either a 3D LED matrix or a spinning rotor either with an image projected onto it or holding an LED array. They are impressive projects, but they are often limited
Read MoreSome people are blessed with the gift of being able to fall asleep anywhere. (Except in situations where “anywhere” includes places like a work meeting or the subway.) Other people are only able to drift off under a very specific set of conditions, like a made-bed with cotton sheets, the room temperature set to 68…
Read MoreFire extinguishers are one of those things that you don’t tend to think about until you need one. And when you need one, there’s a good chance that it’s an actual emergency. You don’t want to be in a situation where you’re trying to get a fire under control, reach for your fire extinguisher, try
Read MoreReuters: Brazil-based Descomplica, which offers online undergraduate courses and test prep for university and civil service entrance exams, raises ~$83M led by SoftBank — A group of investors led by Softbank Group has invested 450 million reais ($83 million) in Brazilian test-prep startup Descomplica … Brazil-based Descomplica, which offers online undergraduate courses and test prep
Read MoreIt’s been almost a year since people with office jobs were instructed to work from home until the pandemic passed. First of all, we should start by saying that to even have the ability to do so is a huge privilege: So many essential workers have continued to commute and face the public every day
Read MoreApple’s iPhone 12 put up a good fight after being submerged in the chilly waters of Lake Tahoe. iPhone 12 water test: Apple may be downplaying just how water-resistant it really is – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHere’s how Apple’s iPhone 12 compares to the iPhone 11 in terms of screen size, battery, cameras and price. iPhone 12 vs. iPhone 11: Every major difference and if you should upgrade – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIf you thought the two videoconferencing tools were more or less the same, listen to those who sometimes have to spend more than eight hours a day on video calls. Microsoft Teams or Zoom? A salesman offers his stunning verdict Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreMary Ann Azevedo / TechCrunch: Titan, which offers online investment management services to both accredited and unaccredited investors, raises $12.5M Series A led by General Catalyst — Titan, a startup that is building a retail investment management platform aimed at millennials, has closed on $12.5 million in a Series … Titan, which offers online investment
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