Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Spotify announced today that it beat expectations for third-quarter revenue and posted an operating profit of €54 million (about $60 million). This marks the third time in its history that the company has turned a profit, but one of those profits was the result of a tax windfall
Read MoreThere’s long been much handwringing around Halloween around the prospect of pins, needles and razor blades being hidden in candy and passed out to children. On the very rare occasion this does happen, the outcome is normally little more than some superficial cuts. However, for 2019, [MG] has developed an altogether different surreptitious payload to
Read MoreHow fast can vampires take over the entire human population? Omni Calculator gives you not one answer, but six, based on vampire mythologies from Dracula, Salem’s Lot, Interview with the Vampire, Twilight, and True Blood, plus some custom scenarios. You can see the whole world converted, or how humanity fights back… Read more… How to
Read MoreWe have received a great deal of feedback from you, our readers, about the sound-on autoplay videos that have been inundating our sites. We want you to know that we hear you, that we take those complaints seriously, and that we, the writers, editors, and video producers of Lifehacker, are as upset with the current…
Read MoreRural carriers have raised concerns about moves to crack down on Huawei gear, saying it will cut them off from a supply of affordable equipment. F.C.C. Plans Vote to Restrict Huawei and ZTE Purchases Source: NY Times Tech
Read MorePaul Rudd wowed Twitter the other day with a video in which he split an apple in half with his bare hands. Amazing! What human being can do that? Surely nobody but Paul Rudd! Read more… How to Split an Apple in Half With Your Bare Hands Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreAccording to a report by Reuters, Alphabet (Google’s parent company) is trying to buy Fitbit. The tech giant has made a bid for the fitness hardware maker, but there’s no confirmation that an acquisition will take place at this time. We don’t know how much Alphabet bid for fitbit either. The partnership makes some sense.
Read MoreThe latest game in the Call of Duty series, the rather confusingly titled Modern Warfare, has dipped again into the well of controversy by naming a mission after a Gulf War attack. The problem? They may have accidentally named an attack by Russians after an attack made by Americans. Be forewarned, I’m gonna be dropping a few minor
Read MoreIn an open letter, the social network’s employees said letting politicians post false claims in ads was “a threat” to the company. Dissent Erupts at Facebook Over Hands-Off Stance on Political Ads Source: NY Times Tech
Read More[Dan Royer] is taking some inspiration from Prusa’s business and is trying to build the same sort of enterprise around open source 3D printable robot arms. His 6 axis robot arm is certainly a strong first step on that road. As many people have learned, DIY robot arms are pretty difficult. [Dan]’s arm has the
Read MoreYou’re about to leave for the airport, assured you’ve followed your packing list to a tee, when you reach into your carry-on and panic sets in—somehow, your driver’s license is nowhere to be found. You rummage through your suitcase and retrace your every step, but no luck. Read more… What to Do if You Lose
Read MoreImage: Virgin Hyperloop One Virgin Hyperloop One CEO Jay Walder is “delighted” to attend this year’s Future Investment Initiative conference in Saudi Arabia this week, just one year after the government had Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi brutally murdered, according to an official statement released Monday. The startup is one of 49 “global partners” Saudi
Read MoreIt’s been a while since Google announced plans to push RCS adoption so that Android users could finally move on from the outdated SMS technology, but most users are stuck waiting for their mobile carriers to flip the switch at some point in 2020—that is, unless you decide to take matters into your own hands
Read MoreThe reboot keeps multiple elements of the 2004 original. New Grudge trailer is out, and it's terrifying – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHundreds of Facebook employees signed a letter decrying the decision to let politicians post any claims they wanted — even false ones — in ads on the site. Read the Letter Facebook Employees Sent to Mark Zuckerberg About Political Ads Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe $249 wireless earbuds will be available in stores on Oct. 30. Apple unveils AirPods Pro with new design, noise cancellation – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe second year of Educause’s ongoing research on the use of immersive technologies has expanded from 10 colleges and universities to 17. And the findings on the use of what the researchers call “XR” (extended reality) have likewise grown. Educause XR Research Dives into Impact on Teaching and Learning Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreApple Apple’s iOS 13.2, iPadOS 13.2, and tvOS 13.2 are now available for download, bringing new features like the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro’s Deep Fusion camera mode as well as compatibility for the upcoming AirPods Pro and Beats Solo Pro. The company also released tvOS 13.2 as well. It’s been a hard road since
Read MoreIt’s often said that engineers aren’t born, they’re made. Or more accurately, taught, tested, and accredited by universities. If you’re in high school, you’re probably starting to think about potential career paths and may be considering an engineering degree. A lot of work goes into a good college application, and it might seem like the
Read MoreWhat can we do to live longer, healthier lives? Bulletproof Coffee founder Dave Asprey joins us on The Upgrade to talk about the practices he’s adopted that he believes will help us all lengthen our lifespans. Hear him talk about the surprising ways we can fend off aging that he includes in his latest book,
Read MoreThe social network’s health tool will roll out in the US. Facebook's new health tool will remind you to get preventive care – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreUber is revving up to test its new drone delivery service for Uber Eats in San Diego in 2020. Today, the company unveiled a new look for its drone, which utilizes “innovative rotating wings with six rotors” to better enable the transition between vertical takeoff and forward flight. Rotating wings is a feature more commonly
Read MoreAdobe Customers in Venezuela can now access Adobe services, like Photoshop and Illustrator, again after the company obtained a license from the US government to continue operating in the country. The announcement comes after a tumultuous month in which the company first notified Venezuelan customers that their accounts would be deactivated in order to comply
Read MoreYour home network—and everything connected to it—is like a vault. Behind your login lies tons of valuable information, from unencrypted files containing personal data to devices that can be hijacked and used for any purpose. In this post, we’ll show you how to map out your network, take a peek under the covers to see…
Read MoreApple is focusing on its HomeKit initiative with a series of new hires, despite the fact that it’s falling behind Amazon and Google in the smart home space. Bloomberg reports that the company has posted 15 job listings for engineers to work on HomeKit since last month, and it has also been privately seeking out
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