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April 13, 2019

Profile of Amazon's HR chief Beth Galetti, the highest-ranking woman at the company and the only woman on the 18-person "S-Team" that reports directly to Bezos (Harry McCracken/Fast Company)

Harry McCracken / Fast Company: Profile of Amazon’s HR chief Beth Galetti, the highest-ranking woman at the company and the only woman on the 18-person “S-Team” that reports directly to Bezos — Amazon’s HR chief, former engineer Beth Galetti, is hiring hundreds of people a day. As the company’s workforce swells, so do her challenges.

April 13, 2019

Facebook's transparency tool that shows users which advertisers have used a contact list with their information is a nightmare for a normal person to use (Katie Notopoulos/BuzzFeed News)

Katie Notopoulos / BuzzFeed News: Facebook’s transparency tool that shows users which advertisers have used a contact list with their information is a nightmare for a normal person to use — On Facebook under Settings, there’s a page in the Ads section where you can view your Ad Preferences. Facebook's transparency tool that shows users

April 13, 2019

Current and former US officials and business execs describe hacking and IP theft by China and why they stayed silent because of the profits to be made in trade (NPR)

{$inline_image} NPR: Current and former US officials and business execs describe hacking and IP theft by China and why they stayed silent because of the profits to be made in trade — Technology theft and other unfair business practices originating from China are costing the American economy more than $57 billion a year … Current

Game of Thrones: All seven seasons ranked from worst to best – CNET

Which is your favorite, and why is it season 4? Game of Thrones: All seven seasons ranked from worst to best – CNET Source: CNet

Buying a Tesla Seems Pretty Easy. But There Are a Few Things to Know.

Now that shopping for the cheapest Model 3 can’t be done online, a reporter set out to find just how difficult the process was. Buying a Tesla Seems Pretty Easy. But There Are a Few Things to Know. Source: NY Times Tech

United Airlines to fly Star Wars-themed planes for Rise of Skywalker – CNET

Fly the friendly skies with airplanes sporting a Star Wars look. United Airlines to fly Star Wars-themed planes for Rise of Skywalker – CNET Source: CNet

April 12, 2019

In a speech to employees, Alibaba founder Jack Ma defends the "996" work culture at Chinese tech companies, calling it a "huge blessing" for young workers (Josh Horwitz/Reuters)

Josh Horwitz / Reuters: In a speech to employees, Alibaba founder Jack Ma defends the “996” work culture at Chinese tech companies, calling it a “huge blessing” for young workers — SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Alibaba Group founder and billionaire Jack Ma has defended the grueling overtime work culture … In a speech to employees, Alibaba

April 12, 2019

NASA is paying SpaceX $69M to crash a rocket into an asteroid

NASA today awarded SpaceX a $69 million contract to redirect an asteroid off its intended path. The mission, called the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART), uses a technique known as a kinetic impactor. It involves sending one or more high-speed spacecraft into the path of an approaching near-earth object — in this case, an asteroid.

April 12, 2019

AI rejects conservative human views on furniture, designs wacky chair

If you’re lucky enough to be in Italy for Milan Design Week this year, do yourself a favor and check out the world’s first “chair designed using artificial intelligence to be put into production.” With language that specific you know it must be interesting. Kartell, Philippe Starck, and Autodesk, a 3-D software company, collaborated on

Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker — Release date, plot, cast and rumors – CNET

The Rise of Skywalker is coming to theaters this December. Here’s everything we know so far. Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker — Release date, plot, cast and rumors – CNET Source: CNet

Veronica Mars Revival coming to Hulu, teaser trailer drops – CNET

Kristen Bell returns as P.I. Veronica Mars tackling flashers, frat boys and street scum in the upcoming revival airing on Hulu this July. Veronica Mars Revival coming to Hulu, teaser trailer drops – CNET Source: CNet

Facebook mistakenly prints Oculus Touch controllers with cryptic messages – CNET

The VR controllers will come with phrases like “This Space For Rent” and “The Masons were here” printed on them. Facebook mistakenly prints Oculus Touch controllers with cryptic messages – CNET Source: CNet

Facebook spent $20 million on Mark Zuckerberg's security last year – CNET

The social network also spent $2.6 million on the CEO’s private plane costs. Facebook spent million on Mark Zuckerberg's security last year – CNET Source: CNet

April 12, 2019

Voice actor lets it slip that Horizon Zero Dawn sequel is in the works

For those of you who loved 2017’s awesome post-apocalyptic role-playing robot-riding extravaganza Horizon Zero Dawn, actress Janina Gavankar just confirmed that a sequel is in the works. We don’t know any more as yet, but I know I want it now. I want it yesterday. Gavankar — best known as Iden Versio from Star Wars: Battlefront 2‘s

Facebook to diversify board of directors as Netflix CEO Reed Hastings departs – CNET

The social network nominates PayPal executive Peggy Alford to its board of directors. She would be the first African-American woman to join the board. Facebook to diversify board of directors as Netflix CEO Reed Hastings departs – CNET Source: CNet

A Charity Accepts Uber Stock as Donations. Then Uses It to Pay Staff Bonuses. Is That O.K.?

Entrepreneurs who own stakes in private companies can donate some of their equity to Charity: water. The proceeds will eventually be paid out to the nonprofit’s employees. A Charity Accepts Uber Stock as Donations. Then Uses It to Pay Staff Bonuses. Is That O.K.? Source: NY Times Tech

Jet Airways, a Pioneer in India’s Skies, May Stop Flying

India’s second-largest airline is out of cash and operating just nine planes. The outlook for a rescue is grim. Jet Airways, a Pioneer in India’s Skies, May Stop Flying Source: NY Times Tech

Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker trailer is here – CNET

J.J. Abrams and Kathleen Kennedy revealed the title and trailer at the Star Wars Celebration. Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker trailer is here – CNET Source: CNet

5G is about to get a big boost from Trump and the FCC

The Trump administration and government regulators are expected to unveil a major push Friday afternoon at the White House to accelerate the rollout of the high-speed, next-generation mobile data technology known as 5G. 5G is about to get a big boost from Trump and the FCC Source: Washington Post Tech

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Profile of Amazon's HR chief Beth Galetti, the highest-ranking woman at the company and the only woman on the 18-person "S-Team" that reports directly to Bezos (Harry McCracken/Fast Company)

Facebook's transparency tool that shows users which advertisers have used a contact list with their information is a nightmare for a normal person to use (Katie Notopoulos/BuzzFeed News)

Current and former US officials and business execs describe hacking and IP theft by China and why they stayed silent because of the profits to be made in trade (NPR)

Game of Thrones: All seven seasons ranked from worst to best – CNET

Buying a Tesla Seems Pretty Easy. But There Are a Few Things to Know.

United Airlines to fly Star Wars-themed planes for Rise of Skywalker – CNET

In a speech to employees, Alibaba founder Jack Ma defends the "996" work culture at Chinese tech companies, calling it a "huge blessing" for young workers (Josh Horwitz/Reuters)

NASA is paying SpaceX $69M to crash a rocket into an asteroid

AI rejects conservative human views on furniture, designs wacky chair

Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker — Release date, plot, cast and rumors – CNET

Veronica Mars Revival coming to Hulu, teaser trailer drops – CNET

Facebook mistakenly prints Oculus Touch controllers with cryptic messages – CNET

Facebook spent $20 million on Mark Zuckerberg's security last year – CNET

Voice actor lets it slip that Horizon Zero Dawn sequel is in the works

Facebook to diversify board of directors as Netflix CEO Reed Hastings departs – CNET

A Charity Accepts Uber Stock as Donations. Then Uses It to Pay Staff Bonuses. Is That O.K.?

Jet Airways, a Pioneer in India’s Skies, May Stop Flying

Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker trailer is here – CNET

5G is about to get a big boost from Trump and the FCC

Tesla Ends Online Sales of $35,000 Model 3, Creating New Hurdle for Buyers

Survive camping trips and power outages with this AC/DC power station: Just $84.49 – CNET

White House and FCC unveil 5G push and $20B fund for rural broadband – CNET

Build a home theater on the cheap with this Epson 1080p projector for $400 – CNET

Not all iPhones are the same. These cost less and are better for the Earth.

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