It’s the biggest UFC card of the year so far. Here are all the ways you can watch. UFC 235 Jones vs. Smith: Start time, how to watch, full fight card and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft carried a mannequin and 400 pounds of supplies to the International Space Station, a big step for NASA proving commercial human spaceflight could happen soon. Watch SpaceX’s successful launch of its first spacecraft designed for humans Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreTikTok’s sudden popularity might’ve taken many by surprise as the app burst out on the social media scene seemingly out of nowhere. But TikTok’s origin is clear, it’s based on its one year-older predecessor, Douyin 抖音 which has over 500 million monthly active users. New TikTok features often make their debut on Douyin, bringing Chinese
Read MoreThe Guardian: Uganda says the number of internet subscribers in the country declined by 2.5M in the three months following the introduction of social media tax last July — Economic fears raised as online subscriptions plummet in months following launch of levy created to curb ‘gossip’ Uganda says the number of internet subscribers in the
Read MoreAlthough you don’t hear about it very much over the clamor of emulating old video game systems, one of the biggest uses of the Raspberry Pi outside its educational roots is in industry. The Pi makes for a great industrial control system, and if you mount it to a DIN rail, you’re golden. This is
Read MoreBuzzFeed News: Fact-checkers in India, including Facebook’s fact-checking partners, say they have faced a deluge of misinformation on the tensions between India and Pakistan — “There’s politics, religion, enemy nations, and a surge of nationalism in this situation. It’s the perfect storm.” Fact-checkers in India, including Facebook's fact-checking partners, say they have faced a deluge
Read MoreThe federal lawsuit alleges that four companies and three people in China illegally used Facebook and Instagram’s trademark. Facebook, Instagram sue China-based firms over sales of fake accounts – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreRomy Varghese / Bloomberg: Cities across the US are using legacy software from the ’80s built with obsolete programming languages and unfriendly user interfaces — The only place in San Francisco still pricing real estate like it’s the 1980s is the city assessor’s office. Its property tax system dates back to the dawn of the
Read MoreSD cards have largely supplanted most other card-based storage devices, in all but a few niches. Available in standard, micro, and the rather obscure mini sizes, they’re used in everything from digital cameras to car stereos and console ROM carts. For most users, storing them consists of tossing them in a bag, occasionally in a
Read MoreJoe McDonald / Associated Press: Chinese government report: travelers in China were blocked 23M times from buying plane or train tickets in 2018 due to their poor “social credit” — BEIJING (AP) — Skipped paying a fine in China? Then forget about buying an airline ticket. — Would-be air travelers … Chinese government report: travelers
Read MoreSteve Jobs’ widow, who runs the influential Emerson Collective, sees news as a civic good. Laurene Powell Jobs invests in journalism because she's worried about democracy – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAlan Boyle / GeekWire: Microsoft says it will first offer quantum computing via Azure, debuts the Microsoft Quantum Network, a network of partners collaborating on quantum innovations — REDMOND, Wash. — Quantum computing may still be in its infancy — but the Microsoft Quantum Network is all grown up … Microsoft says it will first
Read MoreIt starts with a single message. Hours later, if at all, the WhatsApp, Messenger, or YouTube account gets a disturbing reply, typically including violent imagery. And then the instructions start. They often start as a form of compliance testing before moving on to more disturbing instructions involving self-harm and, ultimately suicide. It’s called “The Momo
Read MoreIt’s not easy to encourage the ethical use of artificial intelligence. But here are 10 recommendations. Seeking Ground Rules for A.I. Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIf so, you may be in luck. Although it may be wise to wait. CNET Asks: Do you want a wearable smartphone? – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCaroline O’Donovan / BuzzFeed News: Amazon removes at least three anti-vaccination documentaries from Prime Video hours after Rep. Schiff sent letter to Bezos regarding anti-vaccine misinformation — Amazon appears to have removed anti-vaccination documentaries from search results on Amazon Prime Video today … Amazon removes at least three anti-vaccination documentaries from Prime Video hours after
Read MoreContent moderators protect Facebook’s 2.3 billion members. Who protects them? Facebook content moderation is an ugly business. Here's who does it – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe contract workers say repeated exposure to violent images caused significant psychological harm. Facebook faces complaints from more former content moderators in lawsuit – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePaul Grewal / Facebook: Facebook and Instagram file lawsuit in US federal court against 4 companies and 3 people in China for promoting the sale of fake accounts, likes, and followers — Today, Facebook and Instagram filed a lawsuit in US federal court against four companies and three people based in the People’s Republic …
Read MoreThe app update is the first step in Tesla’s grand plan to overhaul its service program. Tesla updates its app to include service trackers, alerts – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreKB4482887, released today, enables Google’s Retpoline mitigation in the Windows 10 kernel (only for v1809 users). Microsoft rolls out Google's Retpoline Spectre mitigation to Windows 10 users Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreA Jeep is fun offroad, a motorcycle perhaps even more so. Diehard renegades go even further and get about in Unimogs and on snowmobiles. [amazingdiyprojects] might just have topped them all however, with his latest project – the astonishing Inflatable Car. Despite the name, it’s a vehicle that defies clear definition. Consisting of a lightweight
Read MoreDina Bass / Bloomberg: Microsoft creates the Clinical Trials Bot, which connects patients and doctors to relevant clinical trials; drugmakers can also use it to find test subjects — A chat bot that began as a hackathon project at Microsoft Corp.’s lab in Israel makes it easier for sick patients to find clinical trials …
Read MoreMoto’s budget-friendly phone is now on Google’s phone service. Motorola Moto G7 is now available on Google Fi for off – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIdealism can eventually bow to financial pressure and artificial intelligence companies, big and small, can change course. Is Ethical A.I. Even Possible? Source: NY Times Tech
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