Elliot Schrage says Definers helped Facebook “understand the backgrounds” of its critics, but denies they pushed fake news. Facebook's outgoing VP of comms defends using PR firm to dig up info on critics – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJust as Apple introduced a radically new design for the 10th anniversary of the iPhone, Samsung is reportedly looking to make a splash with its 10th Galaxy S flagship phone. According to the Wall Street Journal, a variant of the upcoming Galaxy S10, internally known as “Beyond X”, will have a massive 6.7-inch screen, six cameras,
Read MoreThe Swedish automaker will instead focus on “the future of mobility” by showcasing its various tech partnerships and connected services. Volvo's 2018 LA Auto Show stand won't have any cars – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreCrystal Tse / Bloomberg: Tongcheng-eLong, a Tencent-backed online Chinese travel company, raises $180M in its Hong Kong IPO after pricing sale near the bottom of the marketed range — – Tongcheng-Elong prices deal near bottom of marketed range — Hong Kong IPOs struggle amid global technology stock rout Tongcheng-eLong, a Tencent-backed online Chinese travel company,
Read More“I am responsible for everything that happens here,” Facebook’s CEO tells CNN. Mark Zuckerberg says resigning as Facebook chairman not in the cards – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSeth Fiegerman / CNN: In an interview, Mark Zuckerberg says he will stay on as Facebook’s chairman, defends COO Sheryl Sandberg, reiterates Facebook’s potential as a force for good — New York (CNN Business)After spending much of this year apologizing for Facebook’s many missteps, CEO Mark Zuckerberg was defiant … In an interview, Mark Zuckerberg
Read MoreHave you ever wondered how many, for example, Commodore 64s it would take to equal the processing power in your current PC? This site might not really answer that, but it does show that your machine can easily duplicate all the old 8-bit computers from Commodore, Sinclair, Acorn, and others. By our count, there are
Read MoreJosh Constine / TechCrunch: In a leaked internal memo, Facebook’s outgoing head of public policy, Elliot Schrage, takes responsibility for the hiring of PR firm Definers — TechCrunch has attained an internal memo published by Facebook’s outgoing head of public policy Elliot Schrage in which he blames himself for hiring PR firm Definers. In a
Read MoreSpaceX and Boeing, two companies partnering with the space agency, will undergo the assessment. Elon Musk pot puff prompts safety review from NASA, report says – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe agency stirs up controversy with its latest proposal to give wireless carriers wide latitude to block and filter text messages. FCC takes another swipe at illegal robocalls and text spam – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAaron Tilley / The Information: Source: Apple quietly bought Silk Labs, a startup that makes lightweight AI software for consumer hardware, earlier this year; PitchBook: Silk Labs raised ~$4M — Apple has quietly acquired a startup, Silk Labs, that specializes in making artificial intelligence software lightweight enough … Source: Apple quietly bought Silk Labs, a
Read MoreWell, it’s finally happened. LinkedIn finally ripped off Snapchat’s Stories, meaning it joins the illustrious company of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google, WhatsApp, and just about everyone else. The new feature is called “Student Voices,” and resembles Snapchat’s Stories. First spotted by consultant Carlos Gil, LinkedIn has since confirmed, via TechCrunch, that it is in fact working on
Read MoreAs a general rule, I don’t like ‘true wireless’ headphones. Don’t get me wrong; I like the concept, but ever since Apple’s AirPods popularized the category, I’ve been hesitant to adopt the newfangled form factor because of all the compromises entailed. Until now, none of the headphones I’ve tried have cleared my threshold for five
Read MoreThe company says it’s legitimate news agency. Facebook sued by Russian firm linked to election meddling – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe social network along with its apps such as Instagram were down for hours Tuesday. Facebook blames outage on 'server configuration' – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreReuters: While Facebook says human trafficking on its site is not allowed, it took weeks to remove a viral post that led to the auction of a child bride in South Sudan — JUBA/NAIROBI (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – The auction of a South Sudanese girl for marriage on Facebook could spur other families … While
Read MoreWe have to admit that this retasked retro phone wins on style points alone. The fact that it’s filled with so much functionality is icing on the cake. The way [SuperKris] describes his build sounds like a classic case of feature creep. Version 1 was to be a simple doorbell, but [SuperKris] would soon learn that
Read MoreIf you’re in the market for a shiny new phone, Best Buy has some great deals for Black Friday. Black Friday 2018 Best Buy phone deals available now: iPhone XS, Pixel 3, Note 9, Moto G6 and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreStanford graduate student Kaidi Cao will join fellow AI researchers Jing Liao, of City University of Hong Kong, and Lu Yuan of Microsoft at SIGGRAPH Asia in Tokyo this December to present their incredible caricature-drawing neural network. That’s not bad, considering Cao was only an intern at the Visual Computing Group at the Microsoft Research
Read MoreMegan Rose Dickey / TechCrunch: Uber partners with MV Transportation, a paratransit service provider, to improve access to wheelchair-friendly rides in six North American markets — Uber has long received flack for its lack of widely available wheelchair accessible rides. Today, Uber is taking steps to ensure riders … Uber partners with MV Transportation, a
Read MoreColin Lecher / The Verge: Critics argue that the FCC should classify text messaging as a telecommunications service so that phone companies can’t discriminate against messages — Consumer advocacy group opposes the move — The FCC unveiled two proposals today to battle the scourge of phone spam … Critics argue that the FCC should classify
Read MoreJon Fingas / Engadget: To help block robocalls and spam texts, the FCC proposes classifying text messaging as an information service and making a database of reassigned phone numbers — FCC Chairman Ajit Pai is continuing his seemingly relentless quest to rid the US of robocalls. To help block robocalls and spam texts, the FCC
Read MoreBut critics say it could lead to censorship of legitimate messages. The FCC has a new plan to combat unwanted robocalls and spammy texts Source: Washington Post Tech
Read More{$inline_image} Kia Kokalitcheva / Axios: Design software company Autodesk says it is acquiring PlanGrid, a provider of cloud-based construction software, for $875M — Autodesk has agreed to acquire Plangrid, a startup that makes cloud-based construction software, for $875 million net of cash. — Why it matters … Design software company Autodesk says it is acquiring
Read MoreLast Friday, the app for the blogging site Tumblr quietly disappeared from the iOS App Store, with no apparent explanation. Now, after a weekend of silence, we know why — and it’s a really bad reason. When the app vanished, a page appeared in Tumblr’s help center basically giving the standard “We’re working on it”
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