Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is set to end 2018 on a high, bumping off Apple from the top spot and becoming the most valuable publicly traded US company. The Washington-based American multinational technology company, whose founders were Bill Gates and Paul Allen, has been a rival of Apple for some time within the computer industry. Yet,
Read MoreWhether it’s multi-million dollar exit scams, Ponzi schemes, or sophisticated networks of remote-controlled Twitter scambots, this year saw some of the most epic and sophisticated cryptocurrency schemes to date. But we asked ourselves: what were the most brazen cryptocurrency scams of 2018? Which ones left us awestruck by how little amount of fucks the perps gave, as
Read MoreIt was fun while it lasted. Cryptocurrencies soared and then they crashed. But true aficionados believe the underlying blockchain still has potential. Remember Bitcoin? Some Investors Might Want to Forget Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreOne of the defining moments for tech in 2018 was on May 25, when the EU implemented its General Data Protection Regulation — the ominous GDPR. The ambitious legislation is the toughest privacy and security law in the world and was meant to guarantee users better control over their over their personal data. But has
Read MoreDespite being over 25 years old, the original DOOM is still a favorite among gamers and hackers alike. For years now, running the 1993 demonic shooter has been a critical milestone when hacking or reverse engineering a piece of gear, and at this point we’ve seen it run on everything from voting machines to cameras. But
Read MoreRecode: Q&A with Imgur CEO Alan Schaaf on why the site is not a free speech platform, its moderation practices, and what sets it apart from other social media platforms — CEO Alan Schaaf explains on the latest episode of Recode Decode. — On the latest episode of Recode Decode … Q&A with Imgur CEO
Read MoreIt’s that time again. The year is drawing to a close, so it’s time to look back and see which digital worlds we lost ourselves in the most this year. As usual, everything’s divided up into genre categories, and we’ve included our runners up, as well. I’d like to thank the rest of TNW for
Read MoreWord clocks use natural language to display the time. They’ve been in vogue in the last 20 years or so, as low-cost digital technology makes them particularly cost effective and easy to build for the average maker. The hardware and software is a solved problem, so presentation is everything. Luckily, [watsaig]’s effort does not disappoint.
Read MoreThe move to exit the International Whaling Commission sparks international criticism from whale conservationists. Japan set to resume commercial whaling, defying international ban – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAstronomers use faint starlight to map the distribution of the cosmos’ most elusive material. NASA Hubble Telescope provides new way to 'see' dark matter – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWhen Python was created, [Guido van Rossum] knew that one day it would be fully realized and take its final form. Clearly, that day has arrived since there now exists a way to send a word query and receive a lengthy list of potential portmanteaus. Some may regard this as merely quaint, but it will
Read MoreMeng Jing / South China Morning Post: China’s Airbnb rival Xiaozhu says it will install face ID smart locks at 80% of listings in Chengdu, its second largest market by revenue, over the next year — Home sharing site plans to introduce face scanning for check in at 80 per cent of its listings in
Read MoreI know it may be hard to convince you, but let me try: Don’t kill the next spider you see in your home. Why? Because spiders are an important part of nature and our indoor ecosystem – as well as being fellow organisms in their own right. People like to think of their dwellings as
Read MoreThe tech billionaire Reid Hoffman said he had no idea his money had been spent on a Russian-style social media disinformation campaign. LinkedIn Co-Founder Apologizes for Deception in Alabama Senate Race Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe most distant world ever explored slowly comes into focus as New Horizons zooms toward the mysterious space rock, Ultima Thule. NASA spacecraft sees world beyond Pluto as it readies for historic flyby – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreRisk Level: Very Low. Type: Trojan. Trojan.Zleloa Source: Symantec lastest threats
Read MoreRisk Level: Very Low. Type: Trojan. Trojan.Zleloa!inf Source: Symantec lastest threats
Read MoreWith the high availability of low-cost modular electronic components, building your own little robot buddy is easier and more affordable than ever. But while the electronics might be dirt cheap thanks to the economies of scale, modular robot chassis can be surprisingly expensive. If you’ve got a 3D printer you can always make a chassis that way,
Read MoreThe government announced a new policy barring the foreign companies from selling products from affiliated companies on their Indian shopping sites. India Curbs Power of Amazon and Walmart to Sell Products Online Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreI recently watched a stand-up show in which comedian Michelle Wolf made a cunning observation: “It’s our fault we’re not further along in period technology, because we’re ok that our best solution is a rolled-up piece of cotton.” Whether it really is women’s fault is debatable, but she does make a valid point. You would assume
Read MoreThe Silicon Valley billionaire “categorically” disavows the use of misinformation to sway an election. Reid Hoffman apologizes for unknowingly backing Alabama disinformation campaign – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTaylor Lorenz / The Atlantic: A look at Speakr, a social media influencer management platform that some influencers say has failed to pay them, with trouble starting in late 2017 — The agency Speakr set influencers up with brands for lucrative campaigns—and then stiffed them. — After rising to MySpace fame in the mid-aughts …
Read MoreHappy holidays from space. NASA shares stunning image of cosmic 'holiday wreath' – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIf you’re anything like us, your success with the opposite sex at the bar wasn’t much to brag about. But imagine if you had only had this compact CNC polar plotter and could have whipped up a few custom coasters for your intended’s drink. Yeah, that definitely would have helped. Or not, but at least
Read MoreMake no bones about it, Rover deserves animated selfies made specially for dogs like him. Snapchat unleashes lenses for your pup – CNET Source: CNet
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