Robert Hof / SiliconANGLE: Dell reports Q4 revenue of $23.84B, up 9% YoY, in its first quarter as a newly public company, but a net loss of $287M, up from $133M in 2018 — In its first quarter as a newly public company, Dell Technologies Inc. today reported marginally better-than-expected quarterly revenue growth but a
Read MoreSarah Perez / TechCrunch: Twitter says in the coming months it will test a Hide Tweet feature that allows users to hide replies to their tweets that others can view through a menu option — Twitter has confirmed it’s developing a new “Hide Tweet” option, but has yet to provide detail about its launch plans
Read MoreKirsten Korosec / TechCrunch: Tesla says it is shifting all sales globally to online, resulting in some store closures and layoffs but allowing vehicle prices to be lowered by ~6% on average — Tesla is moving all of its sales online, a dramatic shift in its sales strategy that will result in the closure of
Read MoreJosh Constine / TechCrunch: In letter to Sen. Warner, Facebook says teens were ~18% of users of its Research app over its lifetime; Facebook had said publicly that teens were less than 5% — Facebook has changed its story after initially trying to downplay how it targeted teens with its Research program … In letter
Read MoreJem Aswad / Variety: RIAA: US revenue for recorded music grew 12% in 2018 to $9.8B largely due to a 30% surge in streaming revenue; subscriptions to services like Spotify topped 50M — The U.S. music industry posted its third consecutive year of double-digit growth, according to the RIAA’s year-end revenue report issued today. RIAA:
Read MoreWe love to see projects revisited, especially when new materials or methods make it worth giving the first design another go around. This twin-turbine vacuum-powered Dremel tool is a perfect example of what better tools can do for a build. You may recall [JohnnyQ90]’s first attempt at a vacuum powered rotary tool. That incarnation, very similar
Read MoreElon Musk’s tweets earlier in the week had sparked an industry-wide guessing game over the electric automaker’s big surprise. Elon Musk’s long-promised ,000 Model 3 has finally arrived, Tesla says Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreA lot happened at Mobile World Congress 2019, but here’s the stuff you actually need to pay attention to. MWC 2019: The 7 most important developments – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreElon Musk’s entry-level Tesla offers an estimated 220 miles of range. The ,000 Tesla Model 3 is finally available to order – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreTesla is shutting down the bulk of its retail operations in favor of moving to an online-only sales methodology. Tesla to close retail stores, only sell cars online – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreGov. Andrew Cuomo and local business leaders are asking Amazon to come back. New York makes its pitch — again — for Amazon's HQ2 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe governor of New York has called Jeff Bezos and other Amazon executives to persuade them to resurrect their plan to build a campus in Long Island City. Cuomo Speaks With Bezos, Furiously Trying to Win Back Amazon Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreJ. David Goodman / New York Times: Sources: Gov. Cuomo has talked with Amazon execs, including Bezos, to try to lure Amazon back to NYC; a full-page ad coming Friday in the NYT will urge the same — [What you need to know to start the day: Get New York Today in your inbox.] —
Read MoreInsight analyst Lizzie Dunmore today published an analysis of Twitter interactions on the topic of AI between the general public, the media, and the 18 most influential AI influencers. Dunmore, who works for Onalytica, looked at a year’s worth of tweets from 3,000 influencers and 1,000 news media outlets to figure out who the most
Read MoreThe lower-priced offering comes as sales appear to slow and follows a reduction in the federal tax credit for the company’s electric vehicles. Tesla Offers a ,000 Model 3, as Elon Musk Long Promised Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe ride-hailing companies intend to set up programs to give cash to some of their drivers, enabling them to buy company stock ahead of an initial public offering. Uber and Lyft Said to Offer Drivers a Chance to Participate in I.P.O.s Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreNo astronauts will be on board for the Saturday launch, but the capsule could carry crew to the space station later in the year. SpaceX and NASA to Test Launch Crew Dragon, a New Ride to Orbit Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreSean O’Kane / The Verge: Polestar, Volvo’s brand for electric performance cars, unveils Polestar 2, the first car with built-in Android Auto, coming in 2020 — Coming in 2020 with 275 miles of range and a native Android infotainment system — The first all-electric car from Volvo Cars is here. Polestar, Volvo's brand for electric
Read MoreBen Fox Rubin / CNET: Amazon says it has decided to stop selling Amazon Dash buttons globally, but will continue supporting new orders made through existing Dash buttons — Amazon has come up with some pretty odd ideas over the years: delivery inside your car, a talking tablet for your kitchen counter … Amazon says
Read MoreIf you had asked us yesterday what peak nightlight technology looked like, we might have said one of those LED panels that you stick in the outlet. At least it beats one of those little wimpy light bulbs behind the seashell, anyway. But after looking at a detailed teardown of the “Glow Light” from Casper,
Read MoreThe pleas follow a U.S. campaign to discredit Huawei among European allies. Huawei pleads not guilty to accusations it stole T-Mobile’s trade secrets Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreStreaming is king, bringing in 75 percent of the US recording industry’s revenue. US music fans throw more money at vinyl and CDs than iTunes downloads now – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWitness history in the making as the Crew Dragon Demo-1 mission heads to the International Space Station. How to watch SpaceX, NASA launch historic test flight to ISS this weekend – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSeason 8 has finally arrived with new locations on the island and a new set of challenges that takes advantage of them. Fortnite season 8, week 1 challenges and how to complete them – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe wide-ranging patent application for augmented reality tech hints at a possible headset from the iPhone maker. Apple patent hints at AR headset that'll work with your iPhone – CNET Source: CNet
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