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March 30, 2019

A look at Pinterest's efforts to position itself as the platform at the top of the purchasing funnel, challenges with the "buy button", ads, and visual search (Anna Hensel/Digiday)

Anna Hensel / Digiday: A look at Pinterest’s efforts to position itself as the platform at the top of the purchasing funnel, challenges with the “buy button”, ads, and visual search — Pinterest’s imminent IPO raises new questions about how big of a role the platform will play in the future of social commerce. A

Mark Hamill to voice AI Chucky doll in Child's Play horror remake – CNET

Sinister! The Star Wars actor will lend his voice to the demonic doll in a movie set for release June 21. Mark Hamill to voice AI Chucky doll in Child's Play horror remake – CNET Source: CNet

DNA Computers are in the Lab Now

Although it isn’t very real-world practical, researchers at Cal Tech have produced a DNA-based programmable computer. Spectrum reports that the system executes programs using a set of instructions written in DNA using six bits. Like any programmable computer, this one can execute many programs, but so far they run 21 different programs. Using DNA for

AirPower's death may be the best thing for you (and your iPhone) – CNET

Commentary: I was crushed when Apple cancelled its smart wireless charging pad. Now it’s time to move on. AirPower's death may be the best thing for you (and your iPhone) – CNET Source: CNet

In Tim Burton Dumbo remake, flying elephant gets lost in the darkness – CNET

Review: The 2019 Dumbo movie revels in darkness and dangerous scenes that feel odd for a family film. In Tim Burton Dumbo remake, flying elephant gets lost in the darkness – CNET Source: CNet

Bezos’s Security Consultant Accuses Saudis of Hacking the Amazon C.E.O.’s Phone

The accusations by Gavin de Becker, Mr. Bezos’s longtime security consultant, are the latest twist in a bizarre situation that has also pulled in the largest U.S. tabloid publisher and The Washington Post. Bezos’s Security Consultant Accuses Saudis of Hacking the Amazon C.E.O.’s Phone Source: NY Times Tech

March 30, 2019

Jeff Bezos' security chief says his investigation concluded with high confidence that Saudi Arabia "had access to Bezos' phone, and gained private information" (Gavin De Becker/The Daily Beast)

Gavin De Becker / The Daily Beast: Jeff Bezos’ security chief says his investigation concluded with high confidence that Saudi Arabia “had access to Bezos’ phone, and gained private information” — The National Enquirer’s lawyer tried to get me to say there was no hacking. — For 40 years, I’ve advised … Jeff Bezos' security

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg lays out ideas about tech regulation – CNET

“We need a more active role for governments and regulators,” the CEO says in an editorial. And he gives an idea of the sort of thing he has in mind. Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg lays out ideas about tech regulation – CNET Source: CNet

Grab an Image From Your O-scope The Easy Way

The Rigol DS1054Zed is the oscilloscope you want. If you don’t have an oscilloscope, this is the scope that has the power and features you need, it’s cheap, and the people who do hardware hacks already have one. That means there’s a wealth of hardware hacks for this oscilloscope. One small problem with the ‘Zed

March 30, 2019

Line names founder Shin Jungho as co-CEO to drive the Asian chat app's expansion from ads into payments, banking, and other fintech businesses (Kana Inagaki/Financial Times)

Kana Inagaki / Financial Times: Line names founder Shin Jungho as co-CEO to drive the Asian chat app’s expansion from ads into payments, banking, and other fintech businesses — Mark Zuckerberg recently outlined a strategy that would see the future of Facebook in private messaging. Shin Jungho, the reclusive founder … Line names founder Shin

MoviePass competitor Sinemia adds $15 'unlimited' daily movie plan – CNET

But it also says it’s “dropping a small number of user accounts for fraudulent activity” despite continuing complaints that it’s Sinemia’s app at fault. MoviePass competitor Sinemia adds 'unlimited' daily movie plan – CNET Source: CNet

Avengers: Endgame toys, new poster hit Walmart shelves – CNET

A series of Hasbro figures featuring the Avengers’ white suits could be at your Walmart this weekend. Avengers: Endgame toys, new poster hit Walmart shelves – CNET Source: CNet

Hash and Roll Your Way To Secure Passwords

In the electronic battlefield that is 2019, the realm of password security is fraught with dangers. Websites from companies big and small leak like sieves, storing user data in completely unsecure ways. Just about the worst thing you can do is use the same password across several services, meaning that an attack on one gives

March 30, 2019

Mark Zuckerberg calls for global regulations in four areas: policing harmful content, election integrity, a GDPR-like privacy framework, and data portability (Mark Zuckerberg/Washington Post)

Mark Zuckerberg / Washington Post: Mark Zuckerberg calls for global regulations in four areas: policing harmful content, election integrity, a GDPR-like privacy framework, and data portability — Mark Zuckerberg is founder and chief executive of Facebook. — Technology is a major part of our lives, and companies such as Facebook have immense responsibilities. Mark Zuckerberg

March 30, 2019

How a 119-word local crime brief amassed more than 800K Facebook shares, nearly twice as many as any other piece of English-language content this year so far (Will Oremus/Slate)

Will Oremus / Slate: How a 119-word local crime brief amassed more than 800K Facebook shares, nearly twice as many as any other piece of English-language content this year so far — A tale of accidental virality in the age of algorithms. — On an otherwise ordinary Sunday in late January … How a 119-word

Vivaldi mobile browser, email software due in 2019 – CNET

CEO Jon Von Tetzchner also calls for privacy regulation to block companies from tracking us online and explains why his company doesn’t block ads on the web. Vivaldi mobile browser, email software due in 2019 – CNET Source: CNet

Nissan to reveal new 2020 Versa at a music festival – Roadshow

Nissan’s aging but affordable sedan will be renewed. Nissan to reveal new 2020 Versa at a music festival – Roadshow Source: CNet

Apple's AirPower wireless charging mat officially canceled – CNET

The company says the delayed product, which was about more than just charging, didn’t meet its “high standards.” Apple's AirPower wireless charging mat officially canceled – CNET Source: CNet

March 30, 2019

Why it’s so hard to detect dangerous asteroids before they hit Earth

Earth is often in the firing line of fragments of asteroids and comets, most of which burn up tens of kilometers above our heads. But occasionally, something larger gets through. That’s what happened off Russia’s east coast on December 18 last year. A giant explosion occurred above the Bering Sea when an asteroid some ten

A Pet Robot, Just Like Boston Dynamics Makes

Every few months or so, a new video from Boston Dynamics will make the rounds on the Internet. This is their advertising, because unless the military starts buying mechanical mules, Boston Dynamics is going to be out of business pretty soon. You’ll see robots being kicked down the stairs, robots walking through doors, and robots

March 30, 2019

Sheryl Sandberg says Facebook is exploring restrictions on who can go Live depending on factors such as prior Community Standard violations after Christchurch (Andrew Liptak/The Verge)

Andrew Liptak / The Verge: Sheryl Sandberg says Facebook is exploring restrictions on who can go Live depending on factors such as prior Community Standard violations after Christchurch — Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg outlined three steps that the company is taking Sheryl Sandberg says Facebook is exploring restrictions on who can go Live

With Interest: The Week in Business: The Sackler Family Gets Sued, and Theresa May’s Darkest Hour

Plus, Apple makes TV shows now, and China trade talks pick up steam. With Interest: The Week in Business: The Sackler Family Gets Sued, and Theresa May’s Darkest Hour Source: NY Times Tech

Every new show and movie coming to Hulu: April 2019 – CNET

A Quiet Place, The Sisters Brothers and more are coming to Hulu! Every new show and movie coming to Hulu: April 2019 – CNET Source: CNet

Valve Index virtual reality headset announced, to take on Oculus, Sony – CNET

As if there weren’t enough VR headsets out there, the game maker Valve is throwing a hat into the ring. More to come in May. Valve Index virtual reality headset announced, to take on Oculus, Sony – CNET Source: CNet

March 30, 2019

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb says around $13M in the EOS cryptocurrency has been stolen in a hack it suspects was an insider job (Wolfie Zhao/CoinDesk)

Wolfie Zhao / CoinDesk: South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb says around $13M in the EOS cryptocurrency has been stolen in a hack it suspects was an insider job — South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb has had around $13 million in the EOS cryptocurrency stolen in a hack it suspects was an insider job. South Korean

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