Fujifilm’s going to run out of generations who fondly remember film cameras. Fujifilm X-T30 mirrorless bets on nostalgia to challenge Sony and Canon – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA former US Air Force intelligence officer and Iranian hackers created fake Facebook accounts in an attempt to trick US counterintelligence officials. Facebook used in Iranian cyber-spying operation, US indictment says – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThis year’s annual tribute to love wriggles, chomps and spins webs into your heart. Google Doodle gives us love bugs for Valentine's Day – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNiraj Chokshi / New York Times: FTC: Americans lost ~$143M to online dating scams in 2018, which was number one in terms of dollar loss when compared to other types of fraud the agency tracks — Love is in the air, but don’t let it cloud your judgment — or it might cost you. —
Read MoreNikkei: Sources say Google plans to unveil its first lower-priced smartphone in 2019, and expect it to be cheaper than the iPhone XR, which starts at $749 — Tech giant seeks to exploit Apple woes to drive hardware expansion — TAIPEI — Google plans to unveil its first lower-priced smartphone … Sources say Google plans
Read MoreThe next step in Audi’s electric onslaught will be a small crossover, if these drawings are to be belived. Audi teases its Q4 E-Tron concept ahead of its Geneva debut – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThe gold standard for laser light shows during rock concerts is Pink Floyd, with shows famous for visual effects as well as excellent music. Not all of us have the funding necessary to produce such epic tapestries of light and sound, but with a little bit of hardware we can get something close. [James]’s latest
Read MoreWhile it’s technically possible to win Apex Legends without the best gear, knowing where to find high-tier loot is crucial to victory. Apex Legends: How to find the best weapons, armor and loot – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWakanda forever! There are very few shots of the elusive black panther, but British wildlife photographer Will Burrard-Lucas shot some of the best ones yet. Incredible real-life black panther images emerge from Kenya – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAnthony Ha / TechCrunch: Brightcove acquires online video platform Ooyala for about $15M, with $6.25M in cash and the rest in Brightcove shares — Brightcove just announced that it’s acquiring Ooyala’s online video platform business. — The deal brings together two long-lasting players in the online video industry. Brightcove acquires online video platform Ooyala for
Read MoreBloomberg: Sources: Apple will unveil both its video and news subscription offerings at a March 25 event — – Company also plans to unveil news service at March 25 event — New subscription offerings may boost revenue of key segment — Apple Inc. is planning to unveil video … Sources: Apple will unveil both its
Read MoreLike many of us, [Matthew Wentworth] is always looking for a reason to build something. So when he found a 3D model of the “DF.9” laser turret from The Empire Strikes Back intended for Star Wars board games on Thingiverse, he decided it was a perfect excuse opportunity to not only try his hand at remixing
Read MoreThe most impressive magic trick AI‘s learned in the modern era is the one where it conjures people out of thin air. And there’s no better machine learning-powered wizardry than Nvidia‘s. Nvidia is a company most lauded for its impressive graphics cards. But in the world of machine learning, it’s one of the most ingenious
Read MoreWelcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and connected services. Tech support will never cease to be a chore. But with remote desktop software like GoToMeeting or TeamViewer, it’s manageable. Simply fire up the program, and then share your
Read MoreThe contract is for a mission to study asteroids near Jupiter. Elon Musk’s company escalated its war with United Launch Alliance by filing a protest, saying it “offered a solution with extraordinarily high confidence of mission success at a price dramatically lower than the award amount.” SpaceX protests a 0 million launch contract NASA awarded
Read MoreOne thing 3D printers excel at is being able to easily create objects that would be daunting by other methods, something that also allows for rapid design iteration. That’s apparent in [Canino]’s palm-sized, gatling-style, motorized 32-elastic launcher. The cannon has a rotary barrel driven by a small motor, and a clever sear design uses the rotation
Read MoreThe former executive, who oversaw compliance with insider trading rules, was accused by the S.E.C. of profiting on nonpublic information. Former Senior Apple Lawyer Charged With Insider Trading Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreUniversity of Maryland researchers say a new temperature-regulating fabric could help people save energy and reduce the costs of air conditioning and heating. U-Md. researchers develop smart fabric that automatically warms or cools you off Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreThe robotic trailblazer’s mission comes to an end after more than 14 years on Mars. Goodnight, Oppy. NASA Mars rover Opportunity, resilient Red Planet explorer, officially dead – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCareful out there. Scammers are robbing people who are looking for love online, and the problem is only getting worse. Happy Valentine’s Day! Online Dating Scams Cost Americans 3 Million Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreClive Thompson / New York Times: A detailed history of the important but under-recognized roles women have played in computer coding, from Ada Lovelace through to today — Computer programming once had much better gender balance than it does today. What went wrong? — As a teenager in Maryland in the 1950s … A detailed
Read MoreSometimes lousy battery life and canceled Amazon shows leave us feeling just as forlorn as our exes do. Valentine's Day heartbreaks: MoviePass, Game Boy and more tech that tested our love – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreGodspeed, Oppy. You were the best. NASA Mars rover Opportunity earns heartbreaking eulogies: 'I'm crying' – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMetro Exodus tasks you with traversing post-apocalyptic Russia on a steam train. It’s as simultaneously grim and fun as it sounds. It stands out from this month’s dense competition thanks to its engaging story and excellent combat, and it’s definitely worth checking out if you want a challenging first-person shooter. Choo-choo, coming through Metro is a
Read MoreMelissa Eddy, a Berlin reporter, explains how privacy laws have led to blurred Google Street View pictures, and why WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook are popular almost despite themselves. Tech We’re Using: Germany Is Wary of a Digital World (but Loves Its E-Toothbrushes) Source: NY Times Tech
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