You’re unlikely to find a modern business that hasn’t heard of cloud computing — and many have already made the switch to hosting their data in the cloud. Being able to access your files anytime, anywhere and from any internet-connected device can be a huge boon for flexible work arrangements, plus it can greatly reduce
Read MoreGlobal criticism of the tech industry hasn’t had an impact on the bottom line — at least not yet, writes Kate Conger. Bits: The Week in Tech: Business Is Booming Despite Backlash Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreRichard Lawler / Engadget: Sprint sues AT&T over its “5G Evolution” branding, claims it is false and deceptive advertising that is damaging the reputation of actual 5G — After AT&T decided to start rolling out “5G Evolution” branding on phones and networks that use 4G LTE Advanced technology … Sprint sues AT&T over its "5G
Read MoreSprint alleges that it’s already lost business because of the tactic. Sprint sues AT&T over ‘5G E’ marketing, calling it deceptive and misleading Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreOur CEO Boris recently visited the headquarters of cosmetic company Lush to explore the cool things they’re doing with tech – and they also made some bath bombs. For years, he’s been friends with Jack Constantine, CDO of Lush, thanks to their shared love for technology and its potential to change the world. When you think
Read MoreSteve O’Hear / TechCrunch: Dixa, which helps companies provide better customer service across multiple channels with smart technology, raises $14M Series A led by Project A Ventures — Dixa, a Copenhagen-based startup that offers a platform to help companies provide better and more consistent customer service across multiple channels … Dixa, which helps companies provide
Read MoreApple’s iOS screen recording functionality – which was first introduced in version 11 back in 2017 – comes in handy when you’re making how-to videos, testing UI/UX for your apps, or simply recording gameplay while you crush it on Fortnite. Unfortunately, the feature can also be exploited by app developers to secretly record your activities.
Read MoreThis small wooden box is a precious way to let people know you love them. For Valentine's Day, the Lovebox is a better gift than flowers – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe new free-to-play battle royale game isn’t as easy to run as Fortnite. Will Apex Legends play on your laptop? – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMicrosoft’s original Xbox was regarded curiously by gamers and the press alike at launch. It was bigger, bulkier, and featured an eldritch monstrosity as its original controller. Thankfully, Microsoft saw fit to improve things later in the console’s lifespan with the Controller S, but nothing quite compares to the simple glory of the Xbox 360
Read MoreBrendan Nyhan / Medium: Research comparing 2016 and 2018 suggests Facebook’s efforts to limit the reach of fake news are working, but the platform’s scale remains an alluring target — After the shock of the 2016 presidential election, many Americans found psychological refuge in a simple explanation for why Donald Trump won: “fake news.” Research
Read MoreThe Air Canada, Hollister and Expedia apps are among those highlighted by TechCrunch. Some iPhone apps record your actions without permission, report says – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFacebook made a splash recently when CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s plans to integrate its messaging platforms on Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp were revealed last month. In the two weeks following the reveal, so much has happened – culminating in a legal opposition to the move from Germany – that it made sense to summarize the play
Read MoreItaly may be a latecomer to the booming startup scene but it’s fast becoming a hotbed of new tech talent. Red tape and bureaucracy were some of the biggest challenges new companies faced. But the government is now on a mission to cut down barriers, launching several new initiatives focused on making it easier to
Read MoreIf you thought “carbon nanotubes” were just some near-future unobtainium used in space elevators, don’t worry, you certainly aren’t alone. In reality, while the technology still has a way to go, carbon nanotube production has already exceeded several thousand tons per year and there are products you can buy today that are using this decidedly futuristic
Read MoreThe Moscow Times: Report: Google pulls government-banned sites from Russian search results, blocks ~70% of sites blacklisted by Russia’s communications regulator Roskomnadzor — Google has started to remove certain entries from its search results in Russia in compliance with long-standing demands from the authorities … Report: Google pulls government-banned sites from Russian search results, blocks
Read MoreRadar is a useful tool with familiar uses such as detecting aircraft and observing weather. It also has some less known applications, such as a technology known as ground-penetrating radar (GPR). Despite the difficulty of sending and receiving radio waves through solid objects, with the right equipment it’s possible to build a radar that works
Read MoreCommentary: The Amazon CEO says he is being blackmailed over nudes. But do I want to see tech tycoon d*ck pics? No thank you, Mr. Pecker. Jeff Bezos just confirmed what we all knew: Nudes are no big deal – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreScientists use carbon nanotubes to create a material that’s hip to hot and cold. Futuristic fabric adjusts with the temperature to keep you comfy – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCharlie Osborne / ZDNet: Android vulnerability, affecting versions 7.0 to 9.0 and fixed in February update, lets attackers compromise devices if user clicks on an infected .PNG image — Be careful if you are sent an image from a suspicious source. — Opening a cute cat meme or innocent landscape photo may seem harmless enough
Read MoreInstagram and its parent company, Facebook, will no longer allow images of cutting and will make nongraphic photos of self-harm, such as healed scars, more difficult to find. Instagram Bans Graphic Images of Self-Harm After Teenager’s Suicide Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreCommentary: A new popcorn packaging shows the Avengers in new costumes that make me wonder if they care more about fashion than fighting Thanos? The new Avengers: Endgame outfits are a little confusing – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWhen born without a right forearm, Tony Stark your own. A teenager built himself a prosthetic Lego arm like Iron Man – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNicholas Megaw / Financial Times: Sources: SoftBank’s Vision Fund to invest $440M in UK online banking start-up OakNorth, valuing it at ~$2.8B — SoftBank’s Vision Fund is set to invest $440m in British banking start-up OakNorth, according to two people close to the deal, in what will be the largest ever European fintech fundraising. Sources:
Read MoreWe admire [Alex Studer’s] approach to schoolwork. His final assignment in his history class was to do an open-ended research project on any topic and — this is key — using any medium. He’d recently watched a video about how Tetris came from the former Soviet Union, and adding in a little eBay research set
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