As a woman just starting a career in tech, having empowering female role models helps to navigate what can sometimes be a tough industry. I’m fortunate enough to work for a company that provides them in spades, whether it’s through inspiring colleagues, or at TNW2019 – where our lineup of speakers includes some powerhouse women
Read MoreThank you, Kyoto City Zoo. You just made the internet’s day. Japanese zoo runs chimp escape drill (with a human in a costume) – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJordyn Holman / Bloomberg: How some big tech companies, including Palantir and Oracle, are hiding diversity statistics by claiming they are trade secrets — – Diversity stats give rivals road map to raid talent, firms say — Growing trend may let tech firms pay lip service to diversity — Diversity and inclusion. How some big
Read MoreThe Modi government’s plan, which would require tech companies to automatically block a vast array of content, stifles free speech, critics said. India Proposes Chinese-Style Internet Censorship Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreWant to take President Xi Jinping’s wisdom with you wherever you go? A lot of Chinese people do. Or they’ve been told to. Little Red App: Xi’s Thoughts Are (Surprise!) a Hit in China Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe cancellation of a tourism initiative and the abrupt return of a Shanghai-bound Air New Zealand flight has many suspecting Chinese retaliation for a ban on the company Huawei. New Zealand Fears Fraying Ties With China, Its Biggest Customer Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreI’d always wanted to go to India. So I was pretty outraged when, in 2011, my iPhone went without me. I think it’s only fair to place around 5 percent of the blame on my friend Blair. A group of us were in a London wine bar pretending to be grown-ups, searching for more sophisticated
Read MoreAccording to a note from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) put forward by Blockforce Capital’s Reality Shares ETF Trusts has been withdrawn. Reality Shares has requested its application to obtain the SEC’s approval of its ETF to be rescinded on the advice of the commission. A lawyer representing Reality
Read MoreIssie Lapowsky / Wired: Anti-Defamation League survey: 37% of Americans say they have experienced severe online harassment, including stalking and physical threats, in 2018 — DESPITE CONCERTED EFFORTS by tech giants to cut back on abhorrent behavior on their platforms, a new survey finds that severe forms … Anti-Defamation League survey: 37% of Americans say
Read MoreWe asked data privacy experts how to protect your personal information when downloading and using apps on your phone. 7 security tips to stop apps from stealing your data – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWhat more could you want from a country where fairy tales, Lego, and the idea of the chill ‘hygge’ vibe originate? Now Denmark is also one of the most exciting startup scenes in Europe and is home to more than 400 tech companies that do everything from analytics and big data to gaming, cloud, fintech,
Read MoreLasers work by emitting light that is “coherent” in that it doesn’t spread out in a disorganized way like light from most sources does. This makes extremely focused beams possible that can do things like measure the distance from the Earth to the Moon. This behavior isn’t just limited to electromagnetic waves, though. [Gigs] via
Read MoreIn trying to keep up with the never-ending deluge of news about the forthcoming AI takeover of human society, a talk at a recent conference made me pause. For a moment, instead of having to consider whether the intelligent robots would liberate us or kill us (it’s only ever one of those two options, I find), I
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Read MoreIcons, which may seem like a small part of the digital landscape, reveal larger issues of unconscious bias in tech and beyond. In many instances I can recall, ranging from company presentations to popular apps and websites, the main icons displayed were obviously representative of men. At best, this shows women were not taken into
Read MoreWe break down the key differences between the Apple Watch Series 4 and the cheaper Series 3 to help you decide which one is best for you. Apple Watch Series 4 vs. Series 3: Which one should you buy? – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFore! (score and seven years ago…) Trump reportedly installed a ,000 golf simulator inside the White House – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreZen Soo / South China Morning Post: Ant Financial’s Alipay digital wallet is now accepted at 3,000 Walgreens drugstores in the US, expects to cover 7,000 stores by April — – Chinese payments firms like Alipay and WeChat Pay are eyeing international expansion to capture a share of the lucrative growth in Chinese outbound tourism
Read MoreNothing says ‘I love you’ like a customizable algebraic equation. The Perfect Valentine? A Math Formula. Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThere’s an old joke that all you need to fix TVs is a cheater, a heater, and a meter. If you don’t remember, a cheater was a cord to override the interlock on TVs so you could turn them on with the back removed. Of course, in real life, pro repair techs always had better
Read MoreThe two don’t have much in common, though, aside from the use of “Warlock.” 2019 Ram 1500 Classic Warlock is an old spin on an old truck – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreReuters: Illicit software distributors are using iOS enterprise developer certificates to distribute hacked versions of popular apps like Spotify and Minecraft — SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Software pirates have hijacked technology designed by Apple Inc to distribute hacked versions of Spotify … Illicit software distributors are using iOS enterprise developer certificates to distribute hacked versions
Read MoreFujifilm’s style still impresses in a sea of ho-hum enthusiast cameras. Fujifilm X-T30 mirrorless still rocks the retro look – CNET Source: CNet
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