Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge On Tuesday, Twitter announced that it “unintentionally” used phone numbers and email addresses for advertising purposes even though the information was provided by users for two-factor authentication. According to Twitter, no personal data was shared with the company’s third-party partners, and the “issue that allowed this to occur”
Read MoreYou might have given your phone number to Twitter for two-factor authentication. The company said that number could have been used for advertising. Twitter misused security information for advertising purposes – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIs the electric automaker ready to reinvent a common luxury? Tesla patent application imagines liquid-cooled and -heated seats – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreDuo Inc. Peer into the annals of Indiegogo and Kickstarter, and you’ll find that it is filled with weird phone case ideas. There’s that iPhone case that was actually an entire Android phone, a case that could record all of your voice calls, the one that put an E Ink screen on the back of
Read MoreWe’re talking fecal transplants, probiotics, gut flora and more this week. Do bacteria in your GI tract affect your moods? How does your microbiome affect your overall health? We visit the lab of computational biologist Dr. Jose Clemente where he and his team study the efficacy of fecal transplants in patients with… Read more… How
Read MoreEmphasis on the “might.” Joaquin Phoenix might be interested in making a Joker sequel – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Public Interest Technology University Network has announced its inaugural list of grantees for its Network Challenge. Grants Fund Higher Ed Projects Using Technology for Public Good Source: Campus Technology
Read More{$inline_image}The NBA boasts some 600 million fans in China and rakes in billions of dollars from lucrative TV and merchandising contracts with the PRC. But that could all change because of a single tweet. Daryl Morey, the general manager of the Houston Rockets, took to Twitter last week in support of the people of Hong
Read MoreWe all know at least one chronic complainer: someone who truly believes the world is out to get them and feels the need to vocalize each and every disappointment in their life. After spending some time with a chronic complainer, you probably feel like complaining about that person (and rightfully so) but are perhaps… Read
Read MorePhoto by Michael Short/Getty Images Google already commands a lot of real estate, and earlier this year, it announced big plans to build even more offices and data centers across the United States. But it’s not done growing — both figuratively and literally. The company has just made another new real estate purchase, and it’s
Read MoreThe Mazda6 and CX-9 are two very safe modes of transportation, the IIHS found. 2019 Mazda6, CX-9 nab Top Safety Pick Plus awards — with a catch – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreMost of the projects we feature on Hackaday are built for personal use; designed to meet the needs of the person creating them. If it works for somebody else, then all the better. But occasionally we may find ourselves designing hardware for a paying customer, and as this video from [Proto G] shows, that sometimes
Read MoreIt feels great to buy someone something they specifically want, while still keeping it a surprise. If you’re trying to find the perfect gift for a friend or colleague, the answer is in your chats, emails, and social media: search their messages for the phrase “I want.” Read more… How to Choose the Best Gifts
Read MoreShadow Squad goals. Apex Legends season 3: Celebrate Halloween at Kings Canyon with Fight or Fright event – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA report called for steps by Congress, the Trump administration and tech firms, and reiterated a conclusion the president has resisted: Russia interfered in the 2016 election. G.O.P.-Led Senate Panel Affirms Russia Attacked Election, and Urges Action Source: NY Times Tech
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Apple released iOS 13 on September 19th. Since then, there’s already been a slew of new updates: iOS 13.1 was released just five days later on September 24th, followed by iOS 13.1.1 on the 27th, and 13.1.2 on the 30th. It’s been just over a week since
Read MoreLessons have been learned from the unpopularity of Google Glass. Can a Jean Jacket Revive the Wearable? Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIn an effort to appeal to the Tide Pod generation, The Glenlivet has released their “Capsule Collection,” which consists of small portions of alcohol enrobed in edible seaweed packaging. You do not need ice, a stirrer, or a glass to consume the capsules, but it’s not like those things were difficult to come by. Read
Read MoreThe Senate Intelligence Committee said in blunt language that Russians worked to damage Democrat Hillary Clinton while bolstering Republican Donald Trump — and made clear that fresh rounds of interference are likely ahead of the 2020 vote. Bipartisan Senate report calls for sweeping effort to prevent Russian interference in 2020 election Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreFans of MaKey MaKey may find this project similar, but there’s a lot more to the Mini Automat than making music from fruit. The idea for the Mini Automat (which is an off-shoot of the original Automat project by [Dada Machines]) is to make music accessible to anyone. The device functions as a plug and
Read MoreThe age-old question of parents everywhere—What do I do with all these freaking LEGOs?—may finally have a good answer. LEGO has teamed up with a logistics company to collect all those tiny hard plastic bricks you’ve been stepping on for years, clean them and donate them to kids in need. Read more… Getting Rid of
Read MoreStart-up investors are warning of a reckoning after the stumbles of some high-profile “unicorns.” Now turning a profit is in. Silicon Valley’s Mantra of Spend Big, Grow Fast? It’s Changing Source: NY Times Tech
Read MorePhoto: Paramount Pictures It isn’t enough for Ang Lee to just make movies. Not anymore. At this point in his career, he apparently feels he has to push the boundaries of everything the moving picture format can do and be. The Taiwanese director’s 2012 film Life of Pi heralded the arrival of a new era
Read MoreIf you ended up unconscious and on life support, how long would you want your family to wait and see whether you recovered? If you want to make sure your wishes are respected, consider an advance medical directive. Read more… How to Set Up an Advance Medical Directive Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreTrailBuddy offers just about everything you could want in a pair of trekking poles. Read more… Tackle Tougher Terrain With TrailBuddy's Terrific Trekking Poles Source: Life Hacker
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