Want to explore the world of radar but feel daunted by the mysteries of radio frequency electronics? Be daunted no more and abstract the RF complexities away with this tutorial on software-defined radar. Taking inspiration from our own [Gregory L. Charvat], whose many radar projects have graced our pages before, [Luigi Freitas]’ plunge into radar is
Read MoreWithout much of a game-changer from its WWI installment, Battlefield V’s ultimate value may be determined by future game content to be released over the coming months, including its new battle royale mode. “Battlefield V”: It feels as if the best is yet to come Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreNew Office icons allegedly pay homage to the Office heritage and usher in the future. Microsoft gets new Office icons: Meh at best Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreIn the red corner, weighing in using US standard measurements, the challenger: NYU’s Gary “Down with Deep Learning” Marcus. And in the Blue Corner, weighing in using le système métrique, Facebook’s Yann “Show Your Work” LeCun. This fight will decide the fate of AI research once and for all. A pair of AI experts have
Read MoreWaymo’s early rider program in Phoenix has 400 volunteers riding in self-driving taxis. One volunteer and the product manager of Waymo explain how it works. How Waymo is trying to get people used to self-driving cars Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreWhen embarking on a career in the life sciences, it seems like the choice of which model organism to study has more than a little to do with how it fits into the researcher’s life. I once had a professor who studied lobsters, ostensibly because they are a great model for many questions in cell
Read MoreChained, an immersive reimagining of the Dickens tale, weds virtual reality with motion-capture live actors. Could it be the gateway that makes VR a hit? This VR-theater mashup of A Christmas Carol jolted a shriek out of me – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIt’s time for a new generation of 911, the 992. The 2020 Carrera S has a refined look and revised tech to create a car that’s faster, sleeker and yet safer than before. New Porsche 911 is wider and safer and sultrier, too – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreChris Welch / The Verge: Roku TV Wireless Speakers review: simple setup and good sound quality, but only compatible with Roku and voice controls are limited — It’s easy enough to answer why Roku is making its own speakers: Roku TVs make up approximately a quarter of the US TV market, so that’s a lot
Read MoreChristopher Wylie, who helped found the voter-profiling firm, said that clothing preferences had been key to helping “Steve Bannon build his insurgency.” Cambridge Analytica Used Fashion Tastes to Identify Right-Wing Voters Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIt would be the company’s first time in the lead since 2009. Nintendo Switch sales forecast edges past PS4, Xbox in 2019 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMercedes’ AMG GT 2-Door models get a number of performance and aesthetic improvements. GT R Pro headlines Mercedes-AMG GT updates at the LA Auto Show – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreNat Levy / GeekWire: New book outlines Microsoft’s product roadmap: new Surface Pro and Laptop, “ambient devices”, and Xbox One S in 2019; updated Surface Book and Hub in 2020 — Next year will be a busy one for Microsoft’s Surface division, if a new book about the organization is any indication. New book outlines
Read MoreTom Warren / The Verge: Microsoft debuts redesigned icons for Office suite, alongside other cosmetic changes, and says Outlook Mobile is getting a redesign soon — A new modern look — Microsoft is modernizing its Office icons as part of a broader focus on design for its various Office apps. Microsoft debuts redesigned icons for
Read MorePaul Sawers / VentureBeat: Microsoft rolls out a search function, powered by Bing, for SwiftKey on Android in the US, UK, India, France, Canada, and elsewhere — Microsoft-owned mobile keyboard company SwiftKey is today rolling out a search feature for Android users that lets them browse the internet for content directly from within the keyboard.
Read MoreJulia Alexander / The Verge: YouTube begins rolling out Stories, which last for seven days on its mobile app and can be viewed by everyone, to accounts with over 10,000 subscribers — Amid some concern from the community — YouTube is expanding its Instagram-like Stories capability to more creators today … YouTube begins rolling out
Read MoreEver since Microsoft announced the Surface Studio back in 2016, fans have had one question: Why not release the monitor separately? After all, the computer’s guts weren’t anything particularly impressive – outdated even when they were released in fact – and pretty much all of the innovation was in the gorgeous display. It turns out
Read MoreWhen it rains, it pours (wonderful electronic sculpture!). The last time we posted about freeform circuit sculptures there were a few eye-catching comments mentioning other fine examples of the craft. One such artist is [Eirik Brandal], who has a large selection of electronic sculptures. Frankly, we’re in love. A common theme of [Eirik]’s work is that
Read MoreMicrosoft has been on a winding road with its Surface hardware business for the past decade. What happened (and why) and what might be next for Surface? What might be next for Microsoft's Surface line: A new book provides a look ahead (and back) Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreOur blockchain and cryptocurrency event, Hard Fork Decentralized, is coming up in less than two weeks! Our concept is slightly different to a typical conference – to highlight the importance of decentralization in the industry, we’re organizing a ton of events that are spread out all across London. Hosted by leading blockchain and finance companies,
Read MoreThis Hubble Space Telescope mosaic is of a portion of the immense Coma cluster of over 1,000 galaxies, located 300 million light-years from Earth. Hubble Explores the Coma Cluster's More Than 1,000 Galaxies Source: NASA
Read MoreThe lodging service plans to begin selling multi-unit buildings and houses, according to Fast Company. Airbnb will start selling buildings and homes next year, report says Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreOn the outside chance that we ever encounter a space probe from an alien civilization, the degree to which the world will change cannot be overestimated. Not only will it prove that we’re not alone, or more likely weren’t, depending on how long said probe has been traveling through space, but we’ll have a bonanza
Read MoreBuilding your own app now shouldn’t require a computer science degree or push you to Stephen King-level insanity either. In fact, it’s fairly simple if you follow steps laid out by pros like the instruction in the Hello Web Books video bundle. It’s on sale now at $29, an 85 percent savings on its regular
Read MoreYesterday, it was confirmed that CeBIT, the legendary German tech trade show, had closed its doors permanently. We are very sorry but it’s true: CEBIT Hannover to be cancelled. More information here: https://t.co/oxiaNLrq9b pic.twitter.com/1kg7wvFD1w — CEBIT (@cebit) November 28, 2018 CeBIT was an important figure in the European tech landscape, where companies exhibited their wares
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