Nearly 100 groups join with the ACLU to ensure facial recognition isn’t used to limit people’s freedom. Rights groups to tech giants: Don't sell facial recognition to government – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSara Fischer / Axios: The New York Times says it plans to build custom Alexa skills for advertisers for six figures through its 175-person branded content studio — The New York Times plans to build custom Alexa skills for advertisers through its branded content studio for roughly six figures. The New York Times says it
Read MoreThe 2019 version of the Amazon’s cheapest streamer tries to one-up the Roku Streaming Stick. We go hands-on. Amazon Fire TV Stick gets Alexa TV control remote, still costs – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWith just over one month to go until the phone launches, so many questions remain. Like, will it support 5G? Samsung Galaxy S10 rumors and facts: Feb. 20 launch, Snapdragon 855, 5G possibilities and everything we know about specs, features and price – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSarah Perez / TechCrunch: In statement regarding allowing InfoWars on its platform, Roku says it does not censor based on viewpoint and it is not aware of InfoWars violating its policies — Roku has just made a bad decision with regard to its growing advertising business by associating its brand with the toxic conspiracy theorist,
Read MoreLoon, spun out of Google’s parent company, prepares for a commercial launch later this year. Alphabet’s Loon recruits high-powered mobile veterans to serve on board – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreGillette, a company that sells razors, triggered a slew of right wing celebrities on social media yesterday with an advertisement featuring a new take on its old “the best a man can get” slogan. The video in question is nearly two minutes long and serves as a vehicle to call out toxic masculinity. It depicts
Read MoreIn “Breaking and Entering,” Jeremy Smith tells the story of a brilliant, larger-than-life computer scientist who runs her own boutique cybersecurity firm. Nonfiction: Tracing the Rise of a Guardian Hacker Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreTom Warren / The Verge: Sources: Microsoft has begun work on adapting Windows for devices with dual screens and foldable displays, updating the OS itself and built-in apps — New devices from both Microsoft and PC makers — Microsoft is working on adapting Windows to work on foldable devices. Sources: Microsoft has begun work on
Read MoreFrederic Lardinois / TechCrunch: CM Group, provider of email-centric services like Campaign Monitor, acquires marketing automation firm Sailthru and email personalization service Liveclicker — CM Group, the organization behind email-centric services like Campaign Monitor and Emma, today announced that it has acquired … CM Group, provider of email-centric services like Campaign Monitor, acquires marketing automation
Read MoreMicrosoft’s new program for Windows 10 Enterprise and Education customers is designed to help them resolve any application compatibility issues they find in attempting to move from Windows 7 to 10. Microsoft looks to instill app-compatibility confidence in Windows 7 users with Desktop App Assure Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreTake-Two Interactive, the parent company of Red Dead creator Rockstar Games, is duking it out in court with the Pinkerton Detective Agency — yes, they still exist, apparently. The Pinkerton Detective Agency, who appear in fictional form in Red Dead Redemption 2, issued a cease-and-desist letter to Take-Two, asking for royalties for the use of its name. Take-Two
Read MoreMr. Pearlman’s ARP synthesizers were once ubiquitous in pop and electronic music. By the mid-1970s, they commanded 40 percent of the market. Alan R. Pearlman, Synthesizer Pioneer, Dies at 93 Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIt’s said that moving — along with getting divorced, or contracting a life-threatening illness — is one of the most stressful events you’re likely to experience in your lifetime. Two weeks into my move, I’m starting to feel the pressure. No, I’m not talking about the boxes piled up around my ankles. The fact that
Read MoreSomewhere in the recesses of my memory there lives a small photograph, from one of the many magazines that fed my young interests in science and electronics – it was probably Popular Science. In my mind I see a man standing before a large machine. The man looks awkward; he clearly didn’t want to pose
Read MoreTaylor Soper / GeekWire: Smartsheet acquires Seattle-based Slope, which helps companies manage the creative project production process, for an undisclosed sum — Smartsheet didn’t have to go far to make its second acquisition. — The Bellevue, Wash.-based publicly-traded work collaboration software company has swooped up Slope … Smartsheet acquires Seattle-based Slope, which helps companies manage
Read More{$inline_image} Dieter Bohn / The Verge: Privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo announces it will use Apple Maps to power map and address-related searches, using Apple’s MapKit JS framework — Apple’s MapKit JS has a big, new user — DuckDuckGo has spent the last few years making the case that it’s the search engine … Privacy-focused search
Read MoreTVs and smartphones can benefit from flexible displays. But there’s no sign yet of the tech bringing PCs to a new plateau of mobility. As folding screens get hot, PCs are left out in the cold Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreThe system, designed to bust the ad industry’s status quo, will give you 70 percent of ad revenue at the start. Brave browser kicks in its ambitious plan to neutralize toxic ads – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNow you’ll never escape YouTube’s event horizon. Swipe right on YouTube for next, next, next video – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe smart basketball shoe will let you make adjustments on the shoe or with an app. Nike Adapt BB self-lacing shoes get firmware updates with your phone – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe 65-inch TCL 6 Series is tied for its all-time lowest price. Grab it before the big game! One of the best TVs you can buy is back at its Black Friday price – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTom Holland webslings back for Peter Parker’s European vacation, with new teammates. First Spider-Man: Far From Home trailer reveals Mysterio, Nick Fury – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCircuits are beautiful in their own way, and a circuit sculpture takes that abstract beauty and makes it into a purposeful art form. Can you use the wires of the circuits themselves as the structure of a sculpture, and tell a story with the use and placement of every component? Anyone can exercise their inner
Read MoreWalgreens also said it will pilot in-store “digital health corners” starting this year using Microsoft technologies. Microsoft forms 7-year cloud deal with Walgreens Source: ZDNet Microsoft
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