Twitter lets Android users switch to chronological timeline – CNET
Sparkly and new. Twitter lets Android users switch to chronological timeline – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSparkly and new. Twitter lets Android users switch to chronological timeline – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreLarry Dignan / ZDNet: Veeam, which specializes in on-premises backup and recovery software for enterprises, raises $500M led by Insight Venture Partners — Veeam said that the capital from Insight Venture Partners will help organic and inorganic growth plans. — Veeam, a privately held data management company … Veeam, which specializes in on-premises backup and
Read More{$inline_image}Facial recognition technology has progressed to a point where it now interprets emotions in facial expressions. This type of analysis is increasingly used in daily life. For example, companies can use facial recognition software to help with hiring decisions. Other programs scan the faces in crowds to identify threats to public safety. Unfortunately, this technology
Read MoreCore Ethereum developers have delayed the scheduled Constantinople upgrade after a code audit revealed the proposed software updates introduced dangerous security vulnerabilities to Ethereum smart contracts. The Ethereum Foundation announced the change of plans late Tuesday, less than a day before a maintenance-centric “hard fork” was originally set to take place. “Out of an abundance
Read MoreTechnology created a perfect fit, but good luck trying to kill off $2 shoelaces. What it's like wearing Nike's 0 self-lacing Adapt BB sneakers – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIngrid Lunden / TechCrunch: Fiserve is buying payments giant First Data in a $22B all-stock deal; Fiserve’s CEO Jeffery Yabuki will become CEO of the combined entity — While we will continue to see a lot of consolidation among smaller startups in the area of financial technology, or fintech, there are also some much …
Read MoreTake a look at some of the smart exercise tech that’s here to help you get a great home workout. Fitness equipment that's clever enough for your smart home – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe son of the original’s director is charge of “the next chapter in the original franchise.” Ghostbusters to return to original movie universe, directed by Jason Reitman – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWe tested out a bunch of exercise equipment to see what works — and doesn’t work — in today’s connected homes. Bring the gym home with this smart fitness tech – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDouglas Soltys / BetaKit: Bold Commerce, which builds apps for e-commerce platforms like Shopify, raises $22M Series A led by Whitecap Venture Partners and Round13 Capital — Winnipeg-based e-commerce solution developer Bold Commerce announced today the close of a $22 million CAD Series A funding round, led by Whitecap Venture Partners and Round13 Capital. Bold
Read MoreCatalin Cimpanu / ZDNet: A look at International Revenue Share Fraud, which centers on schemes exploiting premium phone numbers, as IRSF losses to telcos and consumers reach $4B-$6.1B — Estimated IRSF damages range between $4 billion and $6.1 billion. — Telephony-based fraud has reached massive heights in the past decade … A look at International
Read MoreIf you have an eye for obscure Microsoft products, you may be aware of the Microsoft PixelSense, a table-sized horizontal touchscreen designed as a collaborative workspace. It’s a multi-user computer with no traditional keyboard or mouse, instead multiple users work with documents and other files as though they were real documents on a table. It’s
Read MoreFormer Schneider Electric leader Tania Cosentino takes the helm, while Paula Bellizia is promoted to Latin America leadership role. Microsoft appoints new Brazil head Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreExperts set out their predictions on the tech trends to watch in the Middle East and North Africa this year. Middle East tech: What does 2019 have in store? Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreBob O’Donnell / Tech.pinions: CES 2019 was awash with devices supporting multiple voice assistant platforms, which shows the voice assistant ecosystem may never be a winner-take-all market — One of the clearest developments that came out of 2018, and prominently on display last week in Las Vegas at CES 2019, was the rise of the
Read MoreElon Musk’s SpaceX has gained accolades for its multiple successful launches of reusable rockets. Now, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), wants to take this idea a step further and create the first rocket that has two reusable stages. According to a report from Times of India, ISRO is going to conduct advanced tests of this technology in
Read MoreHere’s a tip for all you retrocomputing enthusiasts or even anyone with an old computer in the garage. Go remove the battery. Yes, that old mid-90s desktop has a battery inside for the real-time clock, and it’s a ticking time bomb. Batteries leak, and they’ll spew goo all over the circuit board, irreparably damaging your
Read MoreThe hysteria about the future of artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere. There seems to be no shortage of sensationalist news about how AI could cure diseases, accelerate human innovation and improve human creativity. Just looking at the media headlines, you might think that we are already living in a future where AI has infiltrated every
Read MoreFor some weird reason, January is the time most leaders start thinking about how to improve their goal setting systems and get better, more focused results from their team. One wonders, why. However, like with most other New Year’s resolutions, these upgrades to team’s goal setting process fail. And people will be back to the
Read MoreShara Tibken / CNET: Summary of the first six days of the FTC vs Qualcomm trial, which saw witnesses from Apple, other companies, and IP experts from consultancies and universities — The US Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday presented its last witnesses and evidence in its case against Qualcomm. Summary of the first six days
Read MoreOn Tuesday, Chinese media reported that one of the cotton seeds aboard the Chang’e 4 lunar lander sprouted, marking the first time that any biological matter has ever grown on the moon. Unfortunately, the sprout died after nine days upon the beginning of the lander’s first lunar night on Sunday. That’s because temperatures drop to
Read MoreYouTube has published new policies for its video platform that state it won’t allow content depicting dangerous pranks and stunts like the Bird Box and Tide Pod challenges. Good. The company wants to prevent creators from engaging in these activities and from encouraging viewers to participate. Its updated Community Guidelines address the issue as follows:
Read MoreCelia Chen / South China Morning Post: Tencent’s Q3 profits grew 30% YoY on investment gains, offsetting slower growth in its gaming business; research: Tencent made 163+ investment deals in 2018 — – In the third quarter, Tencent’s profit increased 30 per cent mainly due to gains from investment-related items Tencent's Q3 profits grew 30%
Read MoreSmall microcontrollers and tiny systems-on-chips are getting more and more popular these days as the price comes down and the ease of programming goes up. A Raspberry Pi is relatively inexpensive and can do pretty much everything you need, but not every chip out there can do something most of us take for granted like
Read MoreApple is now selling battery cases to help you avoid running out of juice with your iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR, at $129 a pop. The cases are available in black and white silicon finishes, and support wireless charging. The company hasn’t specified the cases’ battery capacity, but it claims you’ll get an additional
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