The software giant said a week before its annual conference that Mr. Hurd, one of its two chief executives, would step away. Oracle C.E.O. Mark Hurd Is Taking a Medical Leave Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreWe’re talking 860 electrical volts here. Most powerful electric eel yet puts all other electric eels to shame – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThere will always be those of us who yearn for an iron steed and the wind through your hair. (Or over your helmet, if you value the contents of your skull.) If having fun and turning heads is more important to you than speed or practicality, [Make it Extreme] has just the bike for you.
Read MoreAstronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are tasked with conducting hundreds of experiments, but perhaps none are as pretty as recent efforts to shape fire in zero gravity conditions. The big idea behind the beautiful balls of fire is figure out how to make terrestrial flames more efficient. According to NASA, the experiment has
Read More“I feel like I’ve finally come in terms with the responsibilities I have as a creator,” he said in a video celebrating 100 million subscribers. PewDiePie, the biggest star on YouTube, waged a war against his critics. When he tried to make peace, his fans rebelled. Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreAndrew J. Hawkins / The Verge: Uber says drivers will remain contractors under AB5, as they aren’t core to its business which serves as a platform for several types of digital marketplaces — The ride-hail company shrugs off a new bill in California, but legal challenges loom — Uber won’t be reclassifying its drivers …
Read MoreIf you, like me, are on the Apple bandwagon, it’s time to start thinking about the next phone you’re going to buy now that Apple has debuted the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro. But there are plenty of great phones that don’t start with an “i,” too. Read more… Should You Buy Apple's iPhone
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Uber won’t be reclassifying its drivers from independent contractors to employees in light of a new bill that passed in California, largely because the bill doesn’t specifically require them to do so, the company’s chief legal official argued Tuesday. “Contrary to some of the rhetoric we’ve heard, AB5
Read MoreSalvador Rodriguez / CNBC: Sources: Palmer Luckey’s border surveillance tech startup Anduril Industries has raised a funding round at a $1B+ valuation from Andreessen Horowitz and others — KEY POINTS — Anduril has secured a funding round with participation from Andreessen Horowitz that values the defense company at more than $1 billion. Sources: Palmer Luckey's
Read MoreA Pennsylvania couple is facing felony charges for buying an SUV, a race car, and two four-wheelers, and then handing out $15,000 to their friends after a bank teller accidentally deposited $120,000 into their joint bank account. About three weeks after the deposit switcheroo—but only a day after the couple finished… Read more… If the
Read MorePhoto by Michele Doying / The Verge Two college students are facing federal prison time for attempting to hack into President Trump’s tax returns, as reported by CyberScoop. Andrew Harris, 24, and Justin Hiemstra, 22, tried to import the president’s financial records through a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Both men have pleaded
Read MoreEven if you do everything right, there’s still a chance your pet could end up with fleas. The good news is that there’s something you probably have at home right now that can help get rid of them: dish soap. Read more… Kill Fleas on Your Pets With Dish Soap Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreRest isn’t everything. While you may be tempted to stop exercising at the first twinge of pain, minor injuries can often heal while you keep training. You can also feel sore or hurt without any significant injury at all. So what should you do when you’re working out and something starts to hurt? Read more…
Read MoreThe Bugatti Chiron has just become the first production car in the world to break the 300 mph barrier, but it’s not done yet. The company’s CEO says more performance is on the way. Chiron and on and on: Even quicker Bugatti variants are coming – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThe company said it would not treat drivers as employees, defying a bill state lawmakers passed this week to extend minimum wage and other protections to independent contractors. Uber Says It Will Not Change Driver Status Under California Gig-Worker Law Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreFurhaven Pet Dog Bed | $8 | Amazon Read more… Get Your Dog an Orthopedic Bed For Just Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreJordan Novet / CNBC: Oracle releases its earnings a day early, reporting $9.2B revenue, flat YoY, and says co-CEO Mark Hurd is taking a leave of absence for health reasons — KEY POINTS — Oracle’s Mark Hurd, who was hired by founder Larry Ellison in 2010, is taking a leave of absence, the company said
Read MoreHundreds of people across at least 25 US states have been afflicted with a mysterious lung illness linked to tainted THC cartridges. At least six are dead. Government officials and medical professionals urge people to immediately cease using these products. While it was previously suspected that bootleg weed cartridges were to blame, recent reports indicate
Read MoreShe’s a minor influencer. Her currency is attention. And, as we learned Tuesday, she had help. Who Is Caroline Calloway? An Explainer Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIn a hidden message, Apple says it loves its hard-core fans. Apple hides an Easter egg in its iPhone 11 event video – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Apple has slashed the price of its 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pros with 1TB of storage by $200. The savings apply to both Wi-Fi and cellular models. So the 11-inch 1TB iPad Pro is now $1,349 for Wi-Fi only or $1,499 if you want LTE, while the
Read MoreWanting a simple tool to aid in the development of LoRa controlled robotic projects, [Jay Doscher] put together this very slick one-handed controller based on the 900 MHz Adafruit Feather M0. With a single trigger and a miniature analog joystick it’s a fairly simple input device, but should be just enough to test basic functionality
Read MoreThe first time I tried to make a pumpkin spice-flavored coffee at home, I was 23, and not yet skilled in the ways of food and beverage. I made the coffee, added cream and sugar, and stirred in a tiny spoonful of pumpkin spice powder. The spice floated to the top, where it provided an
Read MoreSeattle, you’re on top. Study ranks US cities with the best and worst public transportation – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MorePUBG. Fortnite. Battlefield. Call of Duty. Mario. Tetris. Flappy Bird. It’s practically a joke within the gaming world that if a game exists, it’ll eventually get a battle royale version or mode. But the latest entry might take the cake: Civilization VI, the popular turn-based strategy game, via Rock Paper Shotgun. You may be wondering
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