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September 17, 2019

VENN, a Cheddar-like TV network that wants to mix esports with Twitch-like game streaming, raises $17M seed round, plans to launch in 2020 (Janko Roettgers/Variety)

Janko Roettgers / Variety: VENN, a Cheddar-like TV network that wants to mix esports with Twitch-like game streaming, raises $17M seed round, plans to launch in 2020 — Video game industry veterans Ariel Horn and Ben Kusin have raised a massive $17 million seed funding round to launch a new gaming-focused TV network called VENN.

September 17, 2019

Uber is bringing its self-driving cars to Dallas

Uber will begin testing its self-driving cars in Dallas, Texas in November, the company announced Tuesday. The vehicles will be operated by human drivers in downtown Dallas to start out, collecting mapping data and capturing driving scenarios which Uber’s engineers will then reproduce in simulation. This doesn’t mean Uber is planning to offer trips in

September 17, 2019

Which Music Streaming Service Should You Use?

There are tons of music streaming services you can pick from right now (including a brand-new HD service from Amazon). They work on whatever smartphone you own, usually support streaming to speakers through Airplay or Google Cast, and typically come with premium-tier plans that let you stream music on-demand, ad-free,… Read more… Which Music Streaming

September 17, 2019

As Amazon's spend on One Day shipping aligns with its customer-centric focus, its product selection policies stressing profitability risk its "Day One" culture (Ben Thompson/Stratechery)

Ben Thompson / Stratechery: As Amazon’s spend on One Day shipping aligns with its customer-centric focus, its product selection policies stressing profitability risk its “Day One” culture — Jeff Bezos opened his 2016 letter to Amazon shareholders like this: … Bezos went on to give advice about how to avoid Day 2 … As Amazon's

September 17, 2019

What Actually Happens When You Block Someone on Your iPhone

The iPhone has a built-in blocking feature, but have you ever wondered what exactly happens when you block someone? Read more… What Actually Happens When You Block Someone on Your iPhone Source: Life Hacker

Google Fi rolls out unlimited plan starting at $45 a month – CNET

The new plan offers unlimited data, calls and texts, as well as free international calls to 50 countries and territories. Google Fi rolls out unlimited plan starting at a month – CNET Source: CNet

New CBE Certificate Program Offers Instructional Design Training

Instructional design firm iDesign has unveiled a new competency-based education program for learner experience professionals. New CBE Certificate Program Offers Instructional Design Training Source: Campus Technology

September 17, 2019

Review: The $990 Unagi e-scooter is sleek, powerful, and light

E-scooters have a bit of a bad rep. In some cities, you’re likely to hear grumbling about rental scooters strewn about streets like trash or discarded in rivers. These shared scooters are seen as a dorkier, less safe alternative to bicycles that aren’t actually all that good for the environment. I’m grateful to the tech

Modern Warfare release date, Ground War beta test, Nukes and everything else we know – CNET

Another remake for 2019. Modern Warfare release date, Ground War beta test, Nukes and everything else we know – CNET Source: CNet

The Facebook page ‘Vets for Trump’ was hijacked by a North Macedonian businessman. It took months for the owners to get it back.

The takeover of Vets for Trump underscores how money, politics and online misinformation remain deeply and often invisibly entangled ahead of the 2020 presidential election, despite years of promises by government officials and technology companies to combat such problems. The Facebook page ‘Vets for Trump’ was hijacked by a North Macedonian businessman. It took months

September 17, 2019

What's Coming and Going From Netflix the Week of September 16, 2019

You loved it as a web series. Will you love it as a feature film? Between Two Ferns: The Movie arrives on Friday and while I remain skeptical, the trailer makes it look rather funny. Celebrities like David Letterman, Jon Hamm, Brie Larson and Chrissy Teigen join Zach Galifianakis for some deadpan faux talkshowing;… Read

Ford details Dearborn campus construction plans, set for 2025 completion – Roadshow

The Ford campus will feature interlinked buildings and no cars within its perimeter. Ford details Dearborn campus construction plans, set for 2025 completion – Roadshow Source: CNet

September 17, 2019

Facebook shares more on its upcoming Oversight Board for content decisions and how members are picked, says decisions will be binding even if Facebook disagrees (Makena Kelly/The Verge)

Makena Kelly / The Verge: Facebook shares more on its upcoming Oversight Board for content decisions and how members are picked, says decisions will be binding even if Facebook disagrees — ‘The board’s decision will be binding, even if I or anyone at Facebook disagrees with it,’ says Zuckerberg Facebook shares more on its upcoming

Facebook unveils charter for its ‘Supreme Court,’ where users can go to contest the company’s decisions

Facebook on Tuesday unveiled its blueprint for an independent oversight board of 40 people who will review the company’s decisions about the posts, photos and videos it takes down or leaves online. Facebook unveils charter for its ‘Supreme Court,’ where users can go to contest the company’s decisions Source: Washington Post Tech

3D Printed Spuds Are Begging To Be Fired

The ballistics of humble potato is a time-honoured research topic for everyone who likes things that go bang. The focus of such work is usually on the launcher itself, with the projectiles being little more than an afterthought. [drenehtsral] decided that the wares of the local organic ammunition supplier were not good enough for him

September 17, 2019

How Long Will Gas Prices Keep Spiking?

Attacks on two Saudi Arabian oil plants last weekend could mean higher gas prices here in the United States. But for how long? Read more… How Long Will Gas Prices Keep Spiking? Source: Life Hacker

September 17, 2019

Facebook’s ‘Supreme Court’ can overrule Zuckerberg, per new charter

Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images Facebook has published new documents detailing the company’s plans for a content oversight board, which would serve as a kind of Supreme Court for the platform. In a call with reporters on Tuesday, Facebook said that it hopes to have the board fully staffed by the end of this year,

Facebook outlines how its oversight board for content decisions will work – CNET

The social network has finalized some of the details. Facebook outlines how its oversight board for content decisions will work – CNET Source: CNet

September 17, 2019

An Engineer Explains Why You Should Always Order the Larger Pizza

In general, the more pizza we have the better, so get ready for some good news. It is almost always better value to order larger-sized pizzas, according to math (well, an engineer). Here’s why. Read more… An Engineer Explains Why You Should Always Order the Larger Pizza Source: Life Hacker

Oracle Debuts CS Education Resources to Build Workforce Skills

The Oracle Academy Cloud Program will give students, schools and higher education institutions access to workshops, product discounts and other resources focused on computer science. Oracle Debuts CS Education Resources to Build Workforce Skills Source: Campus Technology

September 17, 2019

France says it has received €5B from institutional investors to invest in tech startups over the next three years, as it seeks to grow more unicorns (Harriet Agnew/Financial Times)

Harriet Agnew / Financial Times: France says it has received €5B from institutional investors to invest in tech startups over the next three years, as it seeks to grow more unicorns — President Emmanuel Macron announced on Tuesday that France has drummed up €5bn of capital from institutional investors to pour … France says it

September 17, 2019

How to build a production and recording studio that fits in a backpack

Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Anyone can produce and record music. Perhaps you and a buddy from work have been jamming in the break room and you want to record it, or maybe you just

Houston CC System Expands OER Use Across All Campuses

In an effort to increase the use of open educational resources across its nine campuses, the Houston Community College System is partnering with OER provider panOpen. Houston CC System Expands OER Use Across All Campuses Source: Campus Technology

September 17, 2019

Lyft hit with another horrifying sexual assault lawsuit

Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Warning: this story contains descriptions of sexual assault that some readers may find disturbing. A woman who says she was raped by her Lyft driver in 2017 is suing the ride-hailing company in California for failure to keep its passengers safe. It is the latest case about

September 17, 2019

Facebook is reportedly teaming up with Ray-Ban maker on its smart AR glasses

Illustration by James Bareham / The Verge Facebook has been working to build its own augmented reality glasses for the past few years, and according to CNBC, it has partnered with popular eyewear brand Luxottica, makers of Ray-Ban glasses, to bring them to market in the next few years, possibly between 2023 and 2025. The

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