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June 22, 2019

Less than a day after breaching $10K, Bitcoin climbs to $11K+, as the unveiling of Libra and increased institutional support spur hopes of mainstream adoption (Wall Street Journal)

Wall Street Journal: Less than a day after breaching $10K, Bitcoin climbs to $11K+, as the unveiling of Libra and increased institutional support spur hopes of mainstream adoption — The world’s most popular cryptocurrency gets a boost from Facebook’s plan to launch Libra — Bitcoin rose over $10,000 … Less than a day after breaching

June 22, 2019

Hackers are turning our AI security systems against us — but they can be stopped

With the use of AI growing in almost all areas of business and industry, we have a new problem to worry about – the “hijacking” of artificial intelligence. Hackers use the same techniques and systems that help us, to compromise our data, our security, and our lifestyle. We’ve already seen hackers try to pull this

The Quest For Perfect Croissants Via a DIY Dough Sheeter

Baking is a wonderful pastime, as much an art as a science. [Alex] pursues the craft with plenty of vigor, and had built his very own dough sheeter to assist in his work. Unfortunately, the design had several flaws, and came out of a recent move rather the worse for wear. Growing tired of having

June 22, 2019

One of the creepiest series in YouTube history is now a decade old and can’t seem to die

Ten years ago this week, a video appeared on the Something Awful forum describing a trove of unlabeled tapes that had been recorded as part of a student film project. The director had supposedly instructed for the tapes to be burned. But years after the project was suddenly ended, the video’s narrator reveals that he

JBL’s mighty little tower speaker is a keeper – CNET

Don’t misjudge JBL’s Stage A 170 by its plain vanilla looks, it’s a little powerhouse! JBL’s mighty little tower speaker is a keeper – CNET Source: CNet

This digital converter sounds so good it might 'convert' LP-loving audiophiles – CNET

Denafrips may be a funny-sounding name for an audiophile electronics company, but its Ares digital converter’s sound is seriously great! This digital converter sounds so good it might 'convert' LP-loving audiophiles – CNET Source: CNet

June 22, 2019

Microsoft bans Slack and discourages AWS and Google Docs use internally

Microsoft has banned the use of the free version of Slack for its 100,000+ employees. GeekWire reports that Microsoft has a list of prohibited apps and services, and even Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Docs are “discouraged for use” inside the company. The Slack ban isn’t primarily driven by Microsoft’s competing Teams product, though.

2020 iPhone could go bigger — and smaller — than before – CNET

The iPhone 2020 Max screen could get a sizable upgrade, while the regular iPhone screen might lose some headroom. 2020 iPhone could go bigger — and smaller — than before – CNET Source: CNet

June 22, 2019

This robot ‘duck’ could help Japanese rice farmers keep paddy fields clear of weeds

For centuries, rice farmers in Asia have used ducks as a natural alternative to pesticides. While paddling around in flooded paddy fields, ducks tear up weeds and snack on insects, with their manure even acting as additional fertilizer. In the 21st century, this practice is not widespread, but a new technological twist on the method

June 22, 2019

How the firearms industry relies on female influencers to skirt the restrictions imposed by social media platforms on advertising guns and related services (Kaitlyn Tiffany/Vox)

Kaitlyn Tiffany / Vox: How the firearms industry relies on female influencers to skirt the restrictions imposed by social media platforms on advertising guns and related services — Companies can’t advertise on social media — so they have female influencers do it for them. — When Kimberly Matte captions … How the firearms industry relies

June 22, 2019

CHEAP: $60 for this 2TB Western Digital portable HD? TIME TO TEAR OFF OUR CLOTHES IN JOY

Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! I love a good hard drive. It’s such a wonderful feeling to have a tiny little box filled with an array of digital goodies. I mean, just the idea that this palm-sized device could fit more music than you

FCC commissioner wants Huawei gear out of US networks – CNET

Democrat Geoffrey Starks says the US government should replace risky Chinese telecommunications gear and fund rural carriers as part of the effort. FCC commissioner wants Huawei gear out of US networks – CNET Source: CNet

Hulu with Live TV review: Frustrating menus, limited DVR spoil the deal – CNET

Basic Hulu is beloved for its low price and massive stable of on-demand shows, but the live TV version falls short of other premium cord cutter competitors. Hulu with Live TV review: Frustrating menus, limited DVR spoil the deal – CNET Source: CNet

AI and Art Appreciation

In 2019, using AI to evaluate artwork is finally more productive than foolish. We all hope that someday soon our Roomba will judge our living habits and give unsolicited advice on how we could spruce things up with a few pictures and some natural light. There is already an extensive amount of Deep Learning dedicated

June 22, 2019

New syllabuzz: scientists taught bees to understand numbers

Most children learn that written numbers represent quantities in pre-school or junior primary school. Now our new study shows that honeybees too can learn to match symbols and numerosities, much like we humans do with Arabic and Roman numerals. Human language and mathematics Language is the ability to learn and use a system of symbolic

June 22, 2019

Microsoft’s new Windows Terminal now available to download for Windows 10

Microsoft first unveiled its new command line app for Windows, dubbed Windows Terminal, at Build earlier this year. It’s a new central location where you can access the traditional cmd line, PowerShell, and the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). While developers have been able to compile and use the Windows Terminal from the code available

June 22, 2019

A look at the blossoming machine-learning community in Africa, where IBM and Google are trying to use AI to tackle challenges like hunger, poverty, and disease (Karen Hao/MIT Technology Review)

Karen Hao / MIT Technology Review: A look at the blossoming machine-learning community in Africa, where IBM and Google are trying to use AI to tackle challenges like hunger, poverty, and disease — In the last few years, the machine-learning community has blossomed, applying the technology to challenges like food security and health care. A

Monitor The Pollution On Your Commute

Commuting through the urban sprawl of a 21st century city brings exposure to significant quantities of pollution. For a Medway Makers member that meant the Isle of Dogs, London, and a drive through the Blackwall Tunnel under the Thames. When you can taste the pollution in the air it’s evident that this isn’t the best

June 22, 2019

Malaria won’t be solved by feeding mosquitos sugar, researchers conclude

The teasing temptation of a sugary treat can often get the better of us. But don’t worry, we’re not the only ones. The saccharine substance that our sweet tooth finds so hard to resist is also powerfully seductive to mosquitoes. And according to new research, in helping to keep the pests away from our blood-rich

The iPod Touch 2019 is the cheapest way to iOS 13 – CNET

Commentary: What the latest iPod Touch lacks in screen and battery life, it makes up for in apps, games, AR and a headphone jack. The iPod Touch 2019 is the cheapest way to iOS 13 – CNET Source: CNet

L.A. to Vegas and Back by Electric Car: 8 Hours Driving; 5 More Plugged In

You’ll need to charge your vehicle more often than filling a gas tank, it takes longer, and the chargers can be scarce. Here’s how one road trip went. L.A. to Vegas and Back by Electric Car: 8 Hours Driving; 5 More Plugged In Source: NY Times Tech

June 22, 2019

Google was never really serious about tablets, with years of scattershot reboots; its decision to stop making tablets was rational but could be shortsighted (Dieter Bohn/The Verge)

Dieter Bohn / The Verge: Google was never really serious about tablets, with years of scattershot reboots; its decision to stop making tablets was rational but could be shortsighted — Google’s getting out of the tablet hardware business, canceling two different tablets it was building and reassigning those employees to other projects. Google was never

This Tiny TFT Pendant Is Digital Jewelry

Hackers have a multitude of skills, many are well-versed in the ways of all things that blink and flash. These abilities have often be applied to the field of jewelry and human adornment, and many LEDs have been employed in this work. [Deshipu] has been attempting something a touch different however, by constructing a tiny

June 21, 2019

NASA says it was hacked in April 2018 via an unauthorized Raspberry Pi on the network; hackers had access for nearly a year, stealing Mars mission-related data (Catalin Cimpanu/ZDNet)

Catalin Cimpanu / ZDNet: NASA says it was hacked in April 2018 via an unauthorized Raspberry Pi on the network; hackers had access for nearly a year, stealing Mars mission-related data — NASA described the hackers as an “advanced persistent threat,” a term generally used for nation-state hacking groups. NASA says it was hacked in

Texts between Hannity, Manafort unsealed by court – CNET

Fifty-five pages of texts between Fox News host Sean Hannity and former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort make their way online. Texts between Hannity, Manafort unsealed by court – CNET Source: CNet

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