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November 28, 2018

International Medical Devices Database launches to track faulty medical devices worldwide, includes information on 70K recalls and safety alerts in 11 countries (Emilia Díaz-Struck/ICIJ)

Emilia Díaz-Struck / ICIJ: International Medical Devices Database launches to track faulty medical devices worldwide, includes information on 70K recalls and safety alerts in 11 countries — The International Medical Devices Database empowers patients, doctors and regulators with unprecedented knowledge. International Medical Devices Database launches to track faulty medical devices worldwide, includes information on 70K

Advances In Flat-Pack PCBs

Right now, we’ve got artistic PCBs, we’ve got #badgelife, and we have reverse-mounted LEDs that shine through the fiberglass substrate. All of this is great for PCBs that are functional works of art. Artists, though, need to keep pushing boundaries and the next step is obviously a PCB that doesn’t look like it has any

November 28, 2018

India takes the #2 spot in renewable energy, but still relies heavily on coal

For a country as large and in a state of rapid development as India, keeping up with its growing energy requirements is a huge challenge. In this context, it’s commendable that India is investing heavily enough in renewable energy to become the second largest consumer worldwide, according to a report from BloombergNEF. The outlet’s Climatescope survey

Amazon Creates Distributed Satellite Ground Stations

Here’s an interesting thought: it’s possible to build a cubesat for perhaps ten thousand dollars, and hitch a ride on a launch for free thanks to a NASA outreach program. Tracking that satellite along its entire orbit would require dozens or hundreds of ground stations, all equipped with antennas and a connection to the Internet. Getting your

November 28, 2018

Facebook might soon let you mute comments with selected words

Let’s face it: Facebook is not the most positive place on earth. Some comments on your Facebook posts can be more than unpleasant. But researcher Jane Manchun Wong’s new finding in the app could bring us some hope for a better experience. According to a screenshot posted by Wong on Twitter, users will be able

November 28, 2018

Tether reopens account verification for new customers and allows redemption of fiat currency, after suspending its wallet service in Nov. 2017 following hack (David Floyd/CoinDesk)

David Floyd / CoinDesk: Tether reopens account verification for new customers and allows redemption of fiat currency, after suspending its wallet service in Nov. 2017 following hack — Tether Ltd., the controversial issuer of the tether stablecoin (USDT), which aims for parity with the U.S. dollar … Tether reopens account verification for new customers and

November 28, 2018

Netflix gets an interactive Minecraft choose-your-own-adventure show

The latest addition to Netflix’ roster of shows comes from the popular Minecraft gaming franchise, along with an interesting twist: you can actually choose your own ending. Minecraft: Story Mode – which was developed by the last remaining employees at troubled studio Telltale Games before it tragically closed down – lets you make choices to

Netflix is making Cowboy Bebop into a live-action series – CNET

The masterful Japanese anime TV series deserves only the best. Netflix is making Cowboy Bebop into a live-action series – CNET Source: CNet

A Chinese translation app is censoring politically sensitive terms, report says – CNET

The app won’t translate “Tiananmen square” or “independence”. A Chinese translation app is censoring politically sensitive terms, report says – CNET Source: CNet

Soft Silicone Pneumatics Are 3D-printed In A Tub Of Gel

We’ve seen our fair share of soft silicone robots around here. Typically they are produced through a casting process, where molds are printed and then filled with liquid silicone to form the robot parts. These parts are subsequently removed from the molds and made to wiggle, grip, and swim through the use of pneumatic or

Tesla's Chinese market sales are down by 70 percent, report says – Roadshow

The China Passenger Car Association claims that Tesla only sold 211 cars in China in October. Tesla's Chinese market sales are down by 70 percent, report says – Roadshow Source: CNet

2020 Lincoln Aviator is a torque-heavy beast in a bespoke suit – Roadshow

Think of it as a miniature Navigator with 600 pound-feet of torque. 2020 Lincoln Aviator is a torque-heavy beast in a bespoke suit – Roadshow Source: CNet

The sky's the limit in the 2020 Lincoln Aviator – Roadshow

With loads of luxurious options and a plug-in hybrid variant, the Aviator is ready to wade into a busy segment. The sky's the limit in the 2020 Lincoln Aviator – Roadshow Source: CNet

November 27, 2018

Sources: Google CEO Sundar Pichai to testify before the House Judiciary Committee on December 5 regarding claims the company is biased against conservatives (Tony Romm/Washington Post)

Tony Romm / Washington Post: Sources: Google CEO Sundar Pichai to testify before the House Judiciary Committee on December 5 regarding claims the company is biased against conservatives — Google chief executive Sundar Pichai is set to testify to Congress in December, facing off against lawmakers for the first time at a hearing … Sources:

Tiny Drone Racing Gates Use Up Those Filament Scraps

Drone racing comes in different shapes and sizes, and some multirotor racers can be very small indeed. Racing means having gates to fly though, and here’s a clever DIY design by [Qgel] that uses a small 3D printed part and a segment of printer filament as the components for small-scale drone racing gates. The base

Google chief executive Sundar Pichai set to testify to Congress in December

Google chief executive Sundar Pichai is set to testify to Congress in December, facing off against lawmakers for the first time at a hearing that could subject the search giant to the same harsh political spotlight that has faced its tech peers all year. Google chief executive Sundar Pichai set to testify to Congress in

November 27, 2018

The DOJ indicts eight men on charges related to a global ad fraud scheme discovered with the help of about 15 tech companies, including Google and White Ops (Craig Silverman/BuzzFeed News)

Craig Silverman / BuzzFeed News: The DOJ indicts eight men on charges related to a global ad fraud scheme discovered with the help of about 15 tech companies, including Google and White Ops — In August 2017, the FBI organized a secret meeting of digital advertising and cybersecurity experts in a secure room in a

Microsoft warns about two apps that installed root certificates then leaked the private keys

It’s a Superfish and eDellRoot déjà vu! Microsoft warns about two apps that installed root certificates then leaked the private keys Source: ZDNet Microsoft

November 27, 2018

Facebook and Twitter revoke most of babysitter rating service Predictim's access to user data following report on how it scans social media to generate ratings (Drew Harwell/Washington Post)

Drew Harwell / Washington Post: Facebook and Twitter revoke most of babysitter rating service Predictim’s access to user data following report on how it scans social media to generate ratings — Facebook and Twitter are taking action against an automated babysitter-rating system reported on last week by The Washington Post … Facebook and Twitter revoke

Netflix is making new Roald Dahl adaptations of Matilda, The BFG and more – CNET

Take our golden tickets! Netflix is making new Roald Dahl adaptations of Matilda, The BFG and more – CNET Source: CNet

Watch SpaceX push the limits of rocket recycling, again – CNET

Elon Musk’s rocket company will be launching a gaggle of small satellites before bringing its orbital booster back to Earth for an unprecedented third time. Watch SpaceX push the limits of rocket recycling, again – CNET Source: CNet

November 27, 2018

Controversial new test could be used to screen embryos for intelligence

A new test promises to fan the flames of ethical debate surrounding designer babies. For the first time, couples undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) could soon be able to screen a respective embryo for complex traits, like low intelligence and disease risk. For now, Genomic Prediction, the firm that developed the new method of testing,

‘Facebook has a black people problem’: Black ex-employee spotlights race issues in public memo

Mark Luckie argues that the company is failing its black employees and users by excluding them from the work that guides its service. ‘Facebook has a black people problem’: Black ex-employee spotlights race issues in public memo Source: Washington Post Tech

Sony spinning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse sequel, all-female spinoff – CNET

Spidey’s casting his web wide: Get ready for more Miles Morales, plus Spider-Gwen and friends. Sony spinning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse sequel, all-female spinoff – CNET Source: CNet

November 27, 2018

Topica, a Vietnam-based startup offering online English classes, raises $50M Series D, the largest ever investment in a Southeast Asian online education company (VietNam News)

VietNam News: Topica, a Vietnam-based startup offering online English classes, raises $50M Series D, the largest ever investment in a Southeast Asian online education company — Topica Native helps students use google glass to speak English. — Photo native.edu.vn — HÀ NI … Topica, a Vietnam-based startup offering online English classes, raises M Series D,

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