Black Friday is nearly upon us. Here’s a look at some of the top headphone deals, including ones you can get right now. Best Black Friday 2018 headphone deals available now – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIf Universal Music Group cashes in, so do all its artists. Taylor Swift's new record deal pegs artist payouts to Spotify shares – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSome of these sales are already live; others are still around the bend. Black Friday 2018 phone deals: Free OnePlus 6T now, LG V30 Plus for 0, Moto G6 for 0 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCaroline O’Donovan / BuzzFeed News: Airbnb deactivates ~200 listings in Israeli settlements in West Bank ahead of a Human Rights Watch report; Israel reportedly moves to restrict Airbnb operations — After years of protest, Airbnb deactivated listings in disputed territories in the West Bank on Monday, one day before Human Rights Watch … Airbnb deactivates
Read MoreNew York Times: The ruling party in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh is giving out smartphones preloaded with two campaign apps to voters as “gifts” but also to target them — RAIPUR, India — Forget the old American campaign slogan of a chicken in every pot, or the Indian politician’s common pledge to put rice
Read MoreErica Pandey / Axios: JD.com founder reduces responsibilities amid rape allegation — Richard Liu, the billionaire CEO of JD.com who is facing a rape accusation in Minnesota, said today that he will shift his primary responsibilities away from the Chinese giant’s main e-commerce arm, instead focusing on the company’s “new businesses.” JD.com founder reduces responsibilities
Read MoreIf you’re anything like us, you’re awaiting the first-ever direct-observation photographs of Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of The Milky Way, with bated breath. But, you might want to go ahead and exhale, because it could be awhile. In the meantime, we suggest enjoying a virtual tour created by an advanced
Read MoreTiny motors used for haptic feedback and vibration come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The most familiar is the “eccentric rotating mass” (ERM) variety which just spins an imbalanced weight on a small motor and comes packaged in two form factors. The classic is the pager “pager motor” which just looks like a
Read MoreIna Fried / Axios: Tim Cook says some government regulation of Silicon Valley is inevitable, defends deal to make Google Apple’s default search engine despite privacy concerns — If Apple is so big on users’ privacy, why does the company take billions of dollars from Google in exchange for letting the search giant … Tim
Read MoreKyle Wiggers / VentureBeat: Microsoft acquires Atlanta-based app provisioning and virtualization startup FSLogix, to improve Office 365 performance in “multi-user virtual environments” — Another day, another profitable exit for a well-regarded startup. Microsoft today announced that it has acquired Atlanta … Microsoft acquires Atlanta-based app provisioning and virtualization startup FSLogix, to improve Office 365 performance
Read MoreOne of the few streaming services dedicated to classic movies was recently earmarked for destruction. After one prolonged outcry from the film industry and fans, the Criterion Collection announced it’d be reviving a version of the same service, making life just a bit easier for amateur cinephiles out there. Last month, the Turner Classic Movies
Read MoreMicrosoft is buying its former partner FSLogix and plans to use its technology to improve the virtualization of Office 365 applications. Microsoft acquires FSLogix in name of improving Office 365 virtualization Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreThe last-mile delivery apps servicing the $2 trillion USD e-commerce market are drawing global attention, notably those that deliver products, groceries, and restaurant-made meals on-demand. McKinsey reports that nearly 25 percent of consumers are willing to pay a significant premium for the privilege of instant or same-day delivery. Younger consumers are also more inclined to choose on-demand
Read MoreA normal life in hacking, if there is such a thing, seems to follow a predictable trajectory, at least in terms of the physical space it occupies. We generally start small, working on a few simple projects on the kitchen table, or if we start young enough, perhaps on a desk in our childhood bedroom.
Read MoreItalian researchers recently developed the first functioning quantum neural network by running a special algorithm on an actual quantum computer. The team, lead by Francesco Tacchino of the University of Pavia in Italy, pre-published their research on ArXiv earlier this month in a research paper titled “An Artificial Neuron Implemented on an Actual Quantum Processor.”
Read MoreEdmund Lee / New York Times: BuzzFeed CEO Jonah Peretti suggests the site could eventually merge with rival publishers to negotiate better terms with companies like Facebook and Google — Jonah Peretti, the chief executive, says his company could eventually merge with other online publishers in order to negotiate better terms with tech platforms like
Read MoreUnable to sign into your Microsoft Office 365, Azure Active Directory and other services? A global Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) issue may be the reason. Microsoft Azure, Office 365 users hit by multi-factor authentication issue Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreBlack Friday is the best time to buy a new gaming console, and this year’s deals have begun. Black Friday 2018 console deals are here: PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch bundles start at 0 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe new skill rolls out this week, in time to “Alexa, Skype grandma” during the holidays. Skype and Alexa are now ready for your sweet talk – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNatasha Lomas / TechCrunch: Eight parliaments are now demanding Zuckerberg answer questions about fake news and more, as Brazil, Latvia, and Singapore join a UK-led grand committee — Facebook’s founder is facing pressure to accept an invite from eight international parliaments, with lawmakers wanting to question … Eight parliaments are now demanding Zuckerberg answer questions
Read MoreIt’s never been cheaper to get Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, ESPN, DirecTV Now and more to your TV. Here are the best discounts (so far) on our favorite streamers, many of which are available now. Black Friday 2018 streamer deals: Roku, Fire TV and Chromecast discounts – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePreviously, Alexa only supported the free version with ads. Amazon Alexa now lets you listen to paid Pandora Premium accounts – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreGrab the popcorn and be prepared to sit through a few ads. The Terminator, Legally Blonde and more movies are now free on YouTube – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWhat do you have planned for this Thanksgiving? Chilling out? Some turkey? Relax watching the game? Fixing other people’s broken PCs and devices? Check out our Thanksgiving tech support survival guide (2018 edition) Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreNASA is considering selling seats on the spacecraft that will ferry its astronauts to the International Space Station, offering rides to the public while opening another line of revenue as the agency attempts to broaden its appeal. The proposal, backed Friday by a NASA advisory subcommittee, is still in the nascent stage, and is part
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