Who says there’s no such thing as magic? Not anyone who knows what a Unix pipe is, that’s for sure. If you do some of your best incantations at a blinking cursor, this scratch-built Raspberry Pi Zero “Spellbook” laptop created by [Kamitech] might be just what the apothecary ordered. Lucky for us, he was kind
Read MoreResearchers say the threat is very real. Flaws in 4G and 5G allow snooping on calls, pinpointing device location – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIf you speak the language of Xhosa, you’re in for a good laugh. Trevor Noah told the best Black Panther Oscars joke only Africans got – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTurns out, there are many ways to fold a phone and not all of them are expensive. Galaxy Fold vs. TCL foldable phone: Specs, price, design compared – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThwip and watch right now. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse now on Digital HD: Every way to watch – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said a federal court should hold Tesla CEO Elon Musk in contempt for violating last year’s settlement with the federal agency due to new statements he made on Twitter. SEC goes after Elon Musk over another tweet Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreIf you need help visualizing magnetic fields, these slow-motion video captures should educate or captivate you. Flux lines are difficult to describe in words, because magnet shape and strength play a part. It might thus be difficult to visualize what is happening with a conical magnet, for a person used to a bar magnet. We
Read MoreMr. Musk violated a settlement when he published information about production goals without seeking approval from his company’s lawyers, the Securities and Exchange Commission wrote to a judge. S.E.C. Wants Elon Musk Held in Contempt of Court for Tesla Post on Twitter Source: NY Times Tech
Read MorePutting the young Earth’s oceans in a glass provides tantalizing clues as to where we might find life in deep space. NASA scientists build ‘primordial ocean’ to re-create origins of life – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCommentary: The documentary Period. End of Sentence de-stigmatizes menstruation and allows us to celebrate our periods in our own way. In my case, through tampon doll and uterus pillows. The Oscar-winning movie that gave me period pride – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIf you speak the language of Xhosa, you’re in for a good laugh. Trevor Noah told the best Oscars joke only Africans understood – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJordan Novet / CNBC: Boston-based Lightmatter, which develops AI chips that use light signals rather than electrical signals for processing, announces $22M Series A-1 led by GV — – Lightmatter is betting that optical components could avoid the limits facing the current generation of chips. Boston-based Lightmatter, which develops AI chips that use light signals
Read MoreBrad Sams / Thurrott: Analysis shows Microsoft Store games use Xbox One’s installation tools, indicating Microsoft aims to make its gaming experiences more similar across PC and Xbox — During the past couple of years, we have seen Microsoft’s gaming strategy take an aggressive turn. Analysis shows Microsoft Store games use Xbox One's installation tools,
Read MoreWhen designing parts on a screen, it’s very easy to type in a bunch of nice round numbers and watch everything slot together in perfect harmony. Unfortunately, the real world is not so kind. A 10mm shaft will not readily fit in a 10mm hole, and producing parts to perfect dimensions simply isn’t possible. This
Read MoreA series of tweets that speculate on Tesla’s 2019 production numbers could be at the root of this move. SEC wants Elon Musk held in contempt of court over tweets – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThe company’s products pose a security threat to the nation’s critical energy infrastructure, senators say. Huawei could face another ban in the US. This time on solar tech – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIt’s more watch than phone, really. Nubia Alpha is a phone you wear around your wrist that no one asked for – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTrials Rising is exactly the kind of addictive, over-the-top, slapstick fun that I didn’t realize I was missing. It’s a challenging racing game, but with a very forgiving difficulty curve. It has beautiful scenery that will occasionally leave you breathless. When I mentioned to a friend I was interested in Trials Rising, the friend said
Read MoreSome customers could see their download speeds boosted to at least 25 Mbs under the FCC’s plan. FCC pledges more funding for rural broadband deployment – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTom Warren / The Verge: Microsoft commits to letting others create app stores for HoloLens 2, impressing Epic Games’ CEO, who pledges support, sees HoloLens 2 as a new era of openness — Microsoft has made significant commitments to being open for the third era of computing — Microsoft unveiled … Microsoft commits to letting
Read MoreThe recently unveiled foldable phones are astonishing, both in terms of the technical aspects, but also their eyewatering price tags. The Samsung Galaxy Fold, announced mere days before MWC, will retail for €2,000. At €2,300, the Huawei Mate X is even more expensive. Make no mistake, these are expensive phones. Assuming they eventually become available
Read MoreWhen you need a new charging cable for your phone, or video cable for your TV, you don’t need to spend a fortune. We asked the experts for the affordable options they buy. What to Buy: The Discount Cable and Charger Brands You Can Trust Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreDonie O’Sullivan / CNN: Facebook restores network of Russia-backed pages targeting US millennials, 10 days after suspending them, after forcing those behind them to disclose RT ties — New York (CNN Business)Facebook said Monday that it would allow a network of millennial-focused pages tied to the Russian state … Facebook restores network of Russia-backed pages
Read MoreSweaty. Hot. Crowded. Uncomfortable. I could be talking about a Thai prison, but I’m not. This is Mobile World Congress, arguably the biggest event in the smartphone calendar. Over three days, over 100,000 people will flock to the balmy and beautiful city of Barcelona to discuss all things tech. This is my first time covering
Read MoreKyle Wiggers / VentureBeat: Roadie, which provides a crowdsourced same-day delivery service, raises $37M Series C led by The Home Depot — Over 57 million people in the U.S. have a “side hustle,” according to a recent Gallup poll, and a good chunk of those gig economy workers spend their off hours ferrying boxes …
Read More
