Machinists like to live on the edge, but they always want to know precisely where it is. If you’ve watched any machining videos (*cough*) then you’ve seen heavy use of digital readouts on machines. A “DRO” (as the cool kids call them) is a little computer that knows where the slides are, and thus where
Read MoreRaymond Zhong / New York Times: Trump’s ongoing trade war with China has been a boon for Vietnam, as some tech companies, like Apple and Nintendo, consider shifting production there — Samsung already assembles half of its handsets in the country, which got a big lift from U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods. Now Apple is
Read MoreAmazon announced today that it’s launching a new fashion-oriented service that’ll send Prime subscribers curated clothing options every month. The service, called Personal Shopper by Prime Wardrobe, allows Prime members to answer a survey about their fit and trend preferences and then receive clothing that fits their desires. The survey questions cover patterns they like,
Read More@aniacopian This door-mounted setup can charge every device at the same time — and it’s one of the most elegant charging stations I’ve laid eyes on. This setup, built by Twitter user @aniacopian, provides more than just a tidy home for headphones, camera batteries, a drone and its controller, portable battery packs, and AirPods. This
Read MoreBoston University’s Questrom School of Business has partnered with edX to create a fully online Master of Business Administration with a total tuition cost of $24,000. Boston U Launches K Online MBA on EdX Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreKate Clark / TechCrunch: Toronto-based Clearbanc, which offers $10K-$10M investments in e-commerce startups, says it raised $50M led by Highland Capital and announces a new $250M fund — That company disrupting venture capital just raised more venture capital. — Clearbanc has attracted $300 million … Toronto-based Clearbanc, which offers K-M investments in e-commerce startups, says
Read MoreBroadcast TV streaming app Locast had hoped that qualifying itself as a not-for-profit might be enough to avoid the wrath of the major networks and the same demise as Aereo. It was wrong on the first part. We’ll have to see about the second. Today, all four of the big broadcasters — ABC, CBS, Fox,
Read MoreWhile much of the world now recognizes the need for immediate action, there are still those who question the scientific consensus on climate change and deter efforts to tackle it. As might be expected, they have the attention of US President Donald Trump and his Republican administration. The Heartland Institute’s International Conference on Climate Change
Read MoreA UK judge has dismissed a defamation case filed by Craig Steven Wright, Bitcoin‘s self-proclaimed creator, against Bitcoin Cash advocate Roger Ver. The case was thrown out of court on grounds that it was “weak,” “lacking in detail,” and “inappropriate.” High Court Judge Sir Matthew Nicklin said there was little evidence to support Craig Wright‘s
Read MoreResearchers from Disney have developed software for mapping CGI motion animations to actual robots – without any of the unwanted outcomes of porting virtual movements to the physical world. The researchers note that while it’s fairly easy to create virtual characters with a wide degree of motion, translating those movements to real robots presents a challenge due
Read MoreHumans seem to have a need to do things that aren’t practical. Make the biggest ball of twine. Engrave the Declaration of Independence on a grain of rice. We want to make things bigger, smaller, faster, or whatever. That might explain why [nanochess] put out bootBASIC. The 8088 (or later) assembly code gives you a
Read MoreMeet the classified artificial brain being developed by US intelligence programs Continue reading… Meet the US’s spy system of the future — it’s Sentient Source: New feed
Read MoreAlex Heath / The Information: Sources: Facebook is working on a new TV device that can stream video and make video calls using its Portal tech, and has approached Netflix, Disney, and others — Facebook has approached Netflix, Disney and other media companies about putting their streaming services on a new Facebook device … Sources:
Read MoreImage: Netflix Netflix has released the first look at one of its biggest original films to date: Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman. The film stars Robert De Niro as mob hitman Frank Sheeran and Al Pacino as Jimmy Hoffa. De Niro has been attached to the project for more than a decade, and Netflix picked up
Read MoreAs a recently out gay woman, I was a little unsure at first about how to talk with my kids about LGBTQ+ topics. But, even before I accepted my identity and told my family I was gay, having these conversations was something that was important to me. I wanted my kids to be allies, not
Read MoreLet’s do the time warp again. Fortnite season 10: Leaked trailer may reveal aftermath of Loot Lake orb explosion – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThose are some mighty posh pollinators. Bentley's latest addition to its Crewe factory? 120,000 bees – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreTake a trip back to 1996 and hunt down the Lord of Terror in the shareware version of this beloved classic. You can play the original Diablo in your browser for free – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Students normally get $100 off of Apple’s latest 13-inch MacBook Pro. But even if you’re not a student, you’re in luck. Apple’s latest 13-inch MacBook Pro is currently $1,199, $100 off of its normal $1,299 price, on Amazon. This is the first price drop on the 2019
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Instagram introduced its Close Friends feature nearly a year ago as a way to give users a space to post less curated content, similar to what had become increasingly popular with secondary “Finstagram” accounts. On this week’s episode of Why’d You Push That Button?, Kaitlyn Tiffany and
Read MorePhoto by Armin Weigel / Getty Images Former Audi CEO Rupert Stadler has been charged by German prosecutors over his alleged role in the Volkswagen Dieselgate scandal, along with three other defendants who were not named. Stadler is accused of helping the automaker cheat emissions tests to make Audi’s cars appear cleaner than they really
Read MoreApple’s streaming system is now available on more TVs. AirPlay 2 rollout expands to LG and Vizio TVs – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreI got a gift card the other day—one of those $100 Visa ones. Within an hour, I had already used it. I didn’t buy a new gadget, nor a bunch of Overwatch loot boxes; I used it to buy another gift card. Read more… Why You Should Exchange Universal Gift Cards for Amazon Gift Cards
Read MoreIt also adds another nail in the coffin for Flash. Chrome 76 adds dark mode, removes Incognito Mode detection – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDan Seifert / The Verge: Samsung announces Galaxy Tab S6, it’s most high-end Android tablet, with a 10.5-inch OLED display and Snapdragon 855, coming September 6 for $649+ — Thinner, lighter, and faster than the Tab S4 — Samsung has officially announced the new Galaxy Tab S6, a high-end Android tablet that’s designed … Samsung
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