Commentary: Watching Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes brought me back to high school, when I thought Bundy would escape jail to kill me next. Ted Bundy documentary on Netflix turned me into a terrified teen again – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAt the end of last year, Google announced it was officially pulling the plug on Allo, its latest in a long list of failed messaging apps. That list includes Google Wave, Google Plus, Google Buzz and, most recently, Google Hangouts (which has evolved into the enterprise-focused Hangouts Chat and Hangouts Meet). But while its consumer
Read MoreRussell Brandom / The Verge: Illinois Supreme Court rules that companies can be sued for collecting biometric data without opt-in consent, even if no tangible injury was demonstrated — Privacy advocates won a crucial court victory on Friday, as the Illinois Supreme Court dismissed a case that would have pared … Illinois Supreme Court rules
Read MoreHillary Swank stars in this tense, strikingly shot film from Sundance 2019 that evokes Alien as daughter and mechanoid mama face off over the future of the human race. I Am Mother review: Taut sci-fi chiller with a robot that's one bad mom – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBrookings: Report: small US cities, rural communities, and Rust Belt states most at risk of automated job replacement; men, younger workers, and minorities most vulnerable — Senior Research Analyst – Metropolitan Policy Program — Senior Research Assistant – Metropolitan Policy Program Report: small US cities, rural communities, and Rust Belt states most at risk of
Read More3D printing isn’t something you would usually associate with a high precision device, but this one shows that it can be used to create rather intricate things when needed. The Openflexure is a microscope stage that offers a mechanical stage that can be maneuvered precisely. The optics can be swapped out so it uses anything
Read MoreUranus is arguably the most mysterious planet in the solar system – we know very little about it. So far, we have only visited the planet once, with the Voyager 2 spacecraft back in 1986. The most obvious odd thing about this ice giant is the fact that it is spinning on its side. Unlike
Read MoreAndrew Liptak / The Verge: Profile of Front Porch Forum, a thriving message board community of ~160K members covering towns in Vermont, which has helped create resilience during disasters — On August 29th, 2011, Tropical Storm Irene passed over Vermont, the first such storm to hit the state since 1938. Profile of Front Porch Forum,
Read More[Peter Lehnér] has designed a brilliant 7-segment flip-segment display that doesn’t really flip. In fact, it doesn’t use electromagnets at all. This one is 3D printed and hand cranked. It’s a clever use of a cam system to set the segments for each digit (0-9) makes it a perfect entry in the Hackaday 3D Printed Gears,
Read MoreWith the average return on email marketing being $44 for every $1 spent, email is still a viable marketing tactic, and with the tools found in a lifetime subscription to a Stackmails Unlimited Plan ($49, over 90 percent off from TNW Deals), you’ve got access to a one-stop shop for handling email marketing almost automatically.
Read MoreBack in 1989, when British computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee laid the foundation for what would become the internet, he imagined the web as an open platform where anyone could share information anywhere. Borderless collaboration, open to all, guided by an ethos which promoted equality. This year, the world wide web will celebrate its 30th birthday.
Read MoreSouthern Poverty Law Center: Gab remains financially viable due to the Jobs Act of 2012, which has allowed it to raise $2M from two crowdfunding rounds handled by online broker StartEngine — Three months after a man radicalized on Gab.com killed 11 Jews in a Pittsburgh synagogue, the social media website that has become …
Read MoreThat’s $7,500 worth of phones, if you’re counting. We broke 10 phones to find the toughest iPhone XR case – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFoldable phones are all the rage right now. Here are the companies that are making them, rumored to make them or already selling them. Foldable phones are real. These are the companies making them – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAfter years of concept models, you’ll finally be able to buy 8K TV this year. Should you care? 8K TV: What you need to know – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreUnlike DOS, early versions of Windows, and most *nixes, the classic Mac operating system is weird. Contained in the ROM are subroutines to draw windows, pop up dialog boxes, and other various tasks purely related to the UI. On other systems, this would be separate from the BIOS, but in your Mac from the 80s,
Read MoreI saw the greatest minds of my generation log 18-hour days — and then boast about #hustle on Instagram. When did performative workaholism become a lifestyle? Why Are Young People Pretending to Love Work? Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreA clandestine society receives an unending stream of products. They create Amazon’s reality. Is there such a thing as too much free stuff? Stuff and Things: The Secret World of Amazon’s Power Reviewers Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreBilly Perrigo / TIME: Researchers say India’s political parties are using armies of volunteers to spread misinformation and hate speech via WhatsApp group chats ahead of elections — On Monday, in an effort to stop the spread of fake news, WhatsApp announced that users around the world would only be allowed … Researchers say India's
Read MoreThis article was originally published on SEXTECHGUIDE, an independent publication that looks at the intersection between sex and technology in a non-explicit, as close to a ‘safe for work’ way as possible – including app reviews, adult VR info, sextech devices, privacy, security issues, and much more. It was founded by ex-TNW European Editor Ben Woods,
Read MoreDot matrix printers are the dinosaurs that won’t go extinct. They are not unlike a typewriter with the type bars behind the ink ribbon replaced by a row of metal pins controlled by solenoids, each pin being capable of printing a single pixel. At their best they could deliver a surprising level of quality, but
Read MoreThe new year represents a fresh start, with people gearing up for self-improvement. While most New Year’s resolutions involve fitness and wellness, finances, and even career goals, one thing many people don’t always consider is their digital life. Let’s face it – most of our lives have “gone digital.” In fact, a quarter of American
Read MoreKevin Roose / New York Times: Conversations with execs at the World Economic Forum reveal that many are racing toward automation to stay ahead of competition regardless of impact on workers — DAVOS, Switzerland — They’ll never admit it in public, but many of your bosses want machines to replace you as soon as possible.
Read MoreBikes are a great way to get around. They’re cheap compared to cars and can be faster through city traffic, and you can get some exercise at the same time. The one downside to them is that the storage capacity is often extremely limited. Your choices are various bags strapped to the bike (or yourself),
Read MoreThey have a backlog of website security and product safety issues to tackle. End of shutdown means government tech workers can get back on the job – CNET Source: CNet
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