American tech companies want access to customers in China. But they’re learning that can come with a lot of baggage. The Week in Tech: Navigating the Chinese Minefield Source: NY Times Tech
Read More{$inline_image}TNW’s Hard Fork Summit is just around the corner. On October 15-17, we’re welcoming those involved in blockchain, fintech, and business to attend keynotes and evening events across Amsterdam. If you haven’t already, it’s not too late to get your tickets. Our event is full of interesting content for you to enjoy. We’ve selected a few
Read MoreKareem Anderson / OnMSFT.com: Mixer co-founder Matt Salsamendi leaves the platform after last week’s departure of co-founder James Boehm; VP for Xbox Live and Mixer Mike Ybarra has also left — Despite snagging gaming headliner Ninja to the platform, Mixer is arguably in the midst of a representative evolution … Mixer co-founder Matt Salsamendi leaves
Read MoreThe search giant will soon unveil a flagship smartphone with radar technology, marking a significant milestone for the company. With Pixel 4, Google's experimental tech bets finally enter the spotlight – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThis week on CNET’s Love Syncs, trout, bass and salmon invade online dating apps. Why do so many guys hold up fish in their online dating photos? – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA day at McLaren’s Pure driving school uses performance data to help on-track instruction. How McLaren's track telemetry tech helped me go faster – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreA supercar on a super track. McLaren's 720S supercar shines at the Pure driving school – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreCuriosityStream is a video on-demand brainchild of John Hendricks, the media visionary who started the Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet and a host of programming dedicated to learning. Packed with over 2,000 documentaries, TV series and a host of award-winning originals, Curiosity Stream seeks to demystify humankind’s greatest mysteries from science, nature and history to
Read MoreWelcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Microsoft recently unveiled the lineup for its third generation of Surface Laptops. It looks like a svelte, powerful device, but hold your horses before you rush to cop one, there might be a better deal: the first-gen Surface Laptop.
Read MoreMartin Shelton / Freedom of the Press: G Suite’s lack of end-to-end encryption means US agencies could force Google to hand over unreleased reporting, even unpublished info about journalistic sources — If you work in a newsroom, there’s a good chance you work with colleagues on Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, and more. G Suite's lack
Read MoreMicrosoft’s new Bluetooth Keyboard | Photo by Tom Warren / The Verge Microsoft’s latest keyboards now include dedicated Office and emoji keys. The software giant was previously experimenting with an Office key on keyboards earlier this year, and now the company is launching a new Ergonomic and slim Bluetooth Keyboard that include the dedicated button.
Read MoreMara Group, a pan-African company that works in technology and finance sectors, has claimed to launch the first fully ‘Made in Africa‘ phones in Rwanda. As per a report by CNN, the company opened a new manufacturing facility in the country’s capital, Kigali, earlier this week. The company said it’s not just assembling phones in Africa,
Read MoreWhatsApp, one of the world’s most popular privacy-oriented messengers, has disappeared from Google Play — and nobody knows why. The reason for its sudden vanishing remains unclear, but its sibling, WhatsApp for Business, remains on Google’s software distribution platform, as spotted by WhatsApp serial leaker WABetaInfo. TNW has since then confirmed the app is no
Read MoreMany of us who are committed to building a career in entrepreneurship have grappled with a perceived tradeoff: keep working or go to business school? Business school offers connections, education, and fun, but also can come with massive debt and the creeping doubt that it’s unnecessary. The other option — joining the workforce and hustling
Read MoreRemotely access up to 100 computers for mere pennies. Get a year of RemotePC for .48 (save 95%) – CNET Source: CNet
Read More{$inline_image} Just two weeks ago, the crew from the International Space Station released a photo of their nine crew members – an odd number considering that the facility only has space to house six astronauts at a time. In fact, the crew had just gathered for a celebratory dinner before three of the astronauts were
Read MoreWindows 10 version 1909 or the now officially named November 2019 Update is almost ready to roll out. Microsoft: Meet Windows 10 'November 2019 Update' and this is the final build Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MorePhoto by: Arterra/Universal Images Group via Getty Images When the internet gets down to compiling its “Best Viral Tweets of 2019” list later this year, there’s a good chance that Willie McNabb’s feral hogs tweet will be at the top. “Legit question for rural Americans,” McNabb tweeted in response to calls for greater control of
Read MoreImage: Sigma The Sigma fp, which the company claims is the “world’s smallest and lightest” full-frame mirrorless camera, is now available to pre-order for $1,900 with a release date of October 25th. The 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3 mm camera weighs just 370g, resulting in what Sigma calls a “pocketable” full-frame camera. The Sigma fp
Read MoreDespite facing calls to testify against the OneCoin scam, Bank of Ireland (BoI) staff have now reportedly pulled back from helping court proceedings voluntarily. According to a court letter filed yesterday, seen by Finance Feeds, the US government is finding it increasingly difficult to secure voluntary testimonies from Deidre Ceannt, Derek Collins, Diane Sands, and
Read MoreWith every tech project, it’s important to be on the same page as your programming team to save everyone time and unnecessary mistakes. As a leader, you’ll need to set clear expectations for your team and establish the scope and expectations for the project. However, this is often easier said than done. To help leaders
Read MoreM. Sriram / Livemint: India’s DealShare, which uses social media to offer group-buying discounts on household items, raises $11M Series A led by Matrix Partners, Falcon Edge Capital — – DealShare to use funds for city expansion, developing AI-based solutions and an indigenous logistics network India's DealShare, which uses social media to offer group-buying discounts
Read MoreOur robot colleague Satoshi Nakaboto writes about Bitcoin every fucking day. Welcome to another edition of Bitcoin Today, where I, Satoshi Nakaboto, tell you what’s been going on with Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. As Satoshi Nakamoto used to say: The long and winding road awaits! Bitcoin Price We closed the day, October 10
Read MoreIf you ask people how they rate as a driver, most of them will say they are better than average. At first, that seems improbable until you realize one thing: people judge themselves by different criteria. So Sally thinks she’s a good driver because she goes fast. Tom’s never had a wreck. Alice never gets
Read MoreMicrosoft’s latest Windows 10 update will be called the November 2019 Update, and the final build is available now to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Ring. The company has previously said that it’s a small update which focuses on performance improvements and quality enhancements. That’s not to say there aren’t any new features, however.
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