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Home innovations like smart microwaves and toilets could lock us into a digital caste system. Are You an Amazon or an Apple Family? Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreHome innovations like smart microwaves and toilets could lock us into a digital caste system. Are You an Amazon or an Apple Family? Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe only film to open higher in China is Avengers: Infinity War. Captain Marvel punches out a .4 million opening day – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFinancial Times: As ride-hailing and p2p lending face govt. scrutiny in China, a number of state-backed startups have entered those sectors increasing the pressure on incumbents — Technology start-ups in two of China’s hottest sectors are facing a fresh rush of competition as state-backed rivals push into ride-hailing and peer-to-peer lending. As ride-hailing and p2p
Read MoreGeorge Mallory, a famous English mountaineer, once suggested that it was of no use to climb mountains. Instead, he posited, the only reason to climb a mountain is because it is there. Likewise, when you become an expert in nurse call systems like those found in hospitals, you may find that you do things with
Read MoreDirector Peele follows up 2017’s Get Out with a hotly anticipated doppelganger film. Us review: Jordan Peele's new horror flick doesn't quite mirror Get Out – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTo quote Mario, “Wahoo!” Nintendo's Mario Day sale includes Switch, Mario Kart 8, Odyssey deals starting March 10 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCecilia Kang / New York Times: Profile of FTC chairman Joseph Simons, who wants the agency to have more direct authority to oversee privacy practices and fine companies — WASHINGTON — The Federal Trade Commission has no shortage of critics who say it cannot protect Americans from the prying eyes of Big Tech. Profile of
Read MoreFrom keychains to action figures to shirts and sunglasses, you can have Captain Marvel in your life — and her little cat, too. Captain Marvel merchandise isn't kitten around with Goose and Carol – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreLike most pieces of technology, word clocks seem to be getting better and better every year. As hackers get their hands on better microcontrollers and more capable LED controllers, these builds not only look more polished, but get improved features and functions. Luckily for us, the rise of these advanced modular components means they’re getting
Read MoreThe Audiophiliac gets an earful at the Ohm Acoustics Brooklyn factory. Ohm Acoustics speakers sound bigger than they look – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Dayton Audio DTA Pro stereo integrated amplifier is such a tiny thing you might underestimate it. That would be a big mistake. Dayton’s tiny 3 stereo amplifier has big aspirations – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAfter 60 years of careers, the Barbie of today is all about science. Barbie turns 60: From fashion icon to tech champion – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreOr get a Pixel 3 XL for $549.99. They’re refurbished, but still amazing deals on “the best Android phones of 2018.” Unlocked Google Pixel 3: Just 9.99 with this exclusive code – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe director of tech initiative NYCx believes public-private partnerships are key to delivering the next generation of wireless technology. How New York City will make 5G accessible and affordable – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWhether you’re building a home page or a portfolio, Hacksaw projects get you centered on what you need to know to eventually use that knowledge to build your own web creations. Hacksaw Academy teaches you real programming skills in 30-minute sprints Source: The Next Web
Read MoreIt’s not just because you are a criminal and the coppers might catch you. Or because you really, really hate big corporations who just want to sell you stuff more easily. Or because you’re paranoid. If that’s as far as your thinking goes, when people start talking about “privacy” on the Internet, you really need
Read MoreMaddie Stone / Gizmodo: A deep dive into Apple’s plan to stop mining the earth “one day” suggests that it will not happen until Apple overhauls its business model — This week, we are writing about waste and trash, examining the junk that dominates our lives, and digging through garbage for treasure. A deep dive
Read MoreIt wasn’t that long ago that talking to computers was the preserve of movies and science fiction. Slowly, voice recognition improved, and these days it’s getting to be pretty usable. The technology has moved beyond basic keywords, and can now parse sentences in natural language. [Liz Meyers] has been working with the technology, creating WhatIsThat
Read MoreJordan Peele follows up 2017’s Get Out with doppelgänger horror film Us. Us review: Jordan Peele's new horror doesn't quite mirror Get Out – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNick Statt / The Verge: An overview of how advances of modern AI research can help developers build more sophisticated and immersive games — The advances of modern AI research could bring unprecedented benefits to game development — The Mind Game, as it’s called, is designed primarily to gauge the psychological state … An overview
Read MoreA group in San Jose, Calif., wants a worldwide competition to design a suitable landmark to celebrate the achievements of the tech companies. In Silicon Valley, Plans for a Monument to Silicon Valley Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreSpeedrunning is the practice of attempting to beat a videogame in as short a time as possible. There are a huge variety of methods and styles. There are 100% completion speedruns, tool-assisted speedruns, and speedruns that just focus on getting to the game over screen as quickly as possible by hook or by crook. Now,
Read MoreThe first female-led Marvel movie subverts the superhero origin film in the best possible way. Captain Marvel review: A soaring tale of self-discovery with a '90s beat – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe European Union and its citizens seem increasingly unhappy with the current flow of data, privacy violations, and the overall power of data being in the hands of a few big corporations, located in the USA. The European Commission wants to change this. At their flagship event in Vienna, I got some interesting insights on
Read MoreCommentary: There’s a big gap in my knowledge of superheroes, and her name is Captain Marvel. Movie spoilers ahead. Captain Marvel: I was clueless about Carol Danvers, but now I love her – CNET Source: CNet
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