This weekend marked the 49th anniversary of the legendary Intel 4004 microprocessor, and to celebrate [Erturk Kocalar] combined the old and new in this intriguing Retroshield 4004 / Busicom 141-PF calculator project. We have reported on his Arduino shield project before, which lets you connect a variety of old microprocessors to an Arduino so you
Read MoreNatasha Singer / New York Times: A look at new wearable gadgets that aim to detect and track COVID-19 and have been adopted by some sports leagues, factories, nursing homes, and colleges — Sports leagues, large employers and colleges are turning to devices that could usher in more invasive forms of surveillance. A look at
Read MoreIf you or a friend or relative is experiencing a type of substance addiction, you may have made the decision to seek help via a rehabilitation program. But it’s not as simple as Googling the nearest treatment facility: there are many different types of programs offered in more than 14,500 treatment facilities in the… Read
Read MorePhoto credit should read ERIC BARADAT/AFP via Getty Images Jeff Bezos named 16 environmental organizations that will get the first chunk of his $10 billion fund for climate action on Instagram today. Collectively, they’ll get $791 million from the richest man on Earth, although Bezos did not specify how much would go to each group.
Read More{$inline_image} Catalin Cimpanu / ZDNet: Researchers say that, after first appearing in 2017, now more than 25 ransomware-as-a-service portals currently rent ransomware to other criminal groups — More than 25 Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) portals are currently renting ransomware to other criminal groups. Researchers say that, after first appearing in 2017, now more than 25 ransomware-as-a-service portals
Read MoreIf you are one of the many home cooks who have hopped on the Instant Pot bandwagon (or if you’ve been toying with the idea of getting one), you may be experiencing a lot of emotions. Given the fact that this particular tool is packed with programmable functions, choosing a “first recipe” can be a
Read MoreIf you’ve been put off by the astoundingly excellent-for-$349 Google Pixel 4A because it only comes in black, you should know that’s no longer true. In September, we got wind that Google originally intended to offer a baby blue color, too, and you can now officially buy it at Google’s website for the same $349
Read MoreThe pandemic has taken so much from us—but do you know what it doesn’t have to take? Our kid’s awkwardly posed school pictures (complete with traditional blue or grey background), that’s what. Read more… How to Take Your Kid's School Pictures at Home Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreThe National Hurricane Center calls Iota “catastrophic.” Hurricane Iota space views show record-breaking Category 5 monster – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWe went to extreme heights to test out the ceramic shield screen on the iPhone 12 Mini and it didn’t disappoint. iPhone 12 Mini drop test: Ceramic shield seems indestructible – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFringe outlets that most aggressively pushed false information about voter fraud have seen their share of those viewers grow after the election. Fox News’s ‘partisan right’ audience on YouTube is dropping, researchers say. Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe carrier and tech giant said they’ll be focused on offering “new options for enterprise 5G with Verizon.” Apple and Verizon to hold iPhone 12 event for businesses on Nov. 19 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJust like the Continental, the Flying Spur now offers a V8 to sit alongside the W12 version. Bentley Flying Spur V8 production kicks off – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreI’ve been sharing a home with Sideshow’s collectible of The Mandalorian star. A life-size Baby Yoda has made coronavirus isolation less lonely – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge A recent ransomware attack on Capcom may have compromised personal data for approximately 350,000 people, the company says. That information includes names, addresses, birthdates, phone numbers, passport info, “HR information,” and more. It includes individuals across Japan and North America. In a post on its website, Capcom says
Read MoreIt might be hard to imagine now, but there was a time when the average home had only a single Internet connected device in it. This beige box, known as a “desktop computer” in those olden days, was a hub of information and productivity for the whole family. There was a good chance you might
Read MoreThe White House has seen a peaceful transitions of power between outgoing and incoming presidential administrations throughout history, regardless of any volatility gripping the nation throughout history. Passing the baton of executive power to a new presidential administration has been a hallmark of this country’s… Read more… How Do Presidential Transitions Normally Work? Source: Life
Read MorePhoto by James Bareham / The Verge The saga of the $35,000 Tesla Model 3 has, once again, taken a dark turn. According to Electrek, the automaker will no longer be offering the cheapest version of its popular electric sedan with the forthcoming model year 2021 refresh. This represents the second time in so many
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge A few options for each platform Continue reading… The best wired or wireless gaming headsets to buy Source: New feed
Read MoreEvery year, people wring their hands over which wine to serve with the turkey, potatoes, and dressing, even though we already know that Champagne is the best choice. But not everyone can drink Champagne (or any alcohol for that matter) and—while it’s thirst-quenching—water is just not celebratory enough for… Read more… Why Diet Coke Is
Read MoreBut is China a peek at the future of technology, or a digital island all its own? America’s Internet Has China Envy Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge More copyright takedown requests might be coming to Facebook and Instagram. The company announced today that it’s going to allow all page admins around the world to submit images and videos for rights protection, expanding the reach of the feature outside of the limited group of partners who
Read MoreToday, Moderna announced that its coronavirus vaccine appears to be 94.5% effective. It’s the second vaccine candidate (after Pfizer’s, at 90%) to give us an early peek at their phase three results, and once again the news is good, but comes with caveats. Read more… There's New Coronavirus Vaccine Data, and It's Okay to Actually
Read MoreGitHub also establishes a $1 million “developer defense fund” to help open source developers fight against abusive DMCA Section 1201 takedown claims. GitHub reinstates youtube-dl library after EFF intervention Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreJoin us on Wednesday, November 18th at noon Pacific for the Harnessing Your Creativity Hack Chat with Leo Fernekes! (Note: this Hack Chat was rescheduled from 10/14/2020.) You’re sitting at your bench, surrounded by the tools of the trade — meters and scopes, power supplies and hand tools, and a well-stocked parts bin. Your breadboard
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