The Keyword: Google adds business messaging to Google Maps for iOS and Android, helps keep track of conversations with local businesses — Last year we enabled users in select countries to message businesses from the Business Profiles on Google. Sending messages to businesses gives you the opportunity … Google adds business messaging to Google Maps
Read MoreTRON is a science fiction classic, hitting cinemas in the midst of the burgeoning home computer era. It’s the film that created the famous light cycle, which spawned many video game recreations in the following years. Many years ago now, [Daniel] decided to flex his programming muscles by coding a version of the game for
Read MoreBack in April, we reported that Facebook was planning to implement a feature in Messenger to let you unsend messages. After multiple trials, the feature has now been rolled out to users in a few countries. The ‘unsend’ feature for Messenger was promised seven months ago when Facebook secretly removed some private messages sent by
Read MoreCEO Mark Zuckerberg and COO Sheryl Sandberg “stumbled” as they grappled with a growing number of scandals, according to The New York Times. Facebook executives ignored warnings, deflected blame as scandals mounted, report says – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreApple CEO recognized for championing unity, diversity and social progress. Tim Cook named ADL's inaugural 'Courage Against Hate' award recipient – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAbner Li / 9to5Google: The Google Store has updated the Pixel Slate order page with shipping information estimating early December availability in the US — Last week, Best Buy and Amazon began taking pre-orders for the Pixel Slate. The Google Store this evening has updated the order page with estimated shipping … The Google Store
Read MoreCasey Newton / The Interface: One reason for Facebook’s aggressive PR against competitors was to manage declining morale, and retain employees who would otherwise jump ship — For some time now, Facebook has copped to being “slow.” — Confronted with any question about Russian interference on the platform … One reason for Facebook's aggressive PR
Read MoreThe remnants of an ice age asteroid that slammed into the Earth have been discovered under Greenland’s Hiawatha Glacier. Scientists uncover massive asteroid impact site under Greenland ice sheet – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreRadio controlled models are great fun. Most of us have had a few RC cars as children and maybe dabbled with the occasional helicopter or drone. It’s a rare breed of modeler, however, that gets to drive a radio-controlled bridge laying tank. The lads prepare to fight the good fight. The model is a replica
Read MoreI remember a time not so long ago where robot vacuums would set you back $1,000 or more and prove more work than they were worth. They didn’t get corners, left streaky floors, and ended up damaging things like cords, furniture, and sometimes even the floor itself. They were less “smart” device and more “let’s
Read MoreOne of the biggest challenges for AR headsets like Microsoft’s HoloLens is their bulk. A startup called Mojo Vision wants to make them virtually disappear. You've heard of AR glasses, but this startup wants to make them into contact lenses – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAs a last hurrah for the last generation of Vantage, Aston Marin is making a very small number of the V600, a truly gorgeous send off for one of the last analogue supercars. Aston Martin turns on the charm with the V12 Vantage V600 – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreAn investigation by The New York Times revealed how Facebook fought back against critics during a flood of crises — with delays, denials and an influence campaign in Washington. Facebook at War: 6 Key Takeaways From The Times’s Investigation Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreSara Fischer / Axios: LinkedIn says it expects $2B in revenue from its media business, driven mostly by ad revenue, by the end of the fiscal year — LinkedIn, the business and employment network, says it expects to bring in roughly $2 billion from its media business — mostly via ad revenue — by the
Read More[Roni Bandini] has given the world a new type of music with, BookSound. As the name implies, it takes the written word and turns it into electronic music. You’re no doubt familiar with audiobooks, which are basically the adult equivalent of having somebody read you a bedtime story. They’re an easy way to boast to
Read MoreJon Porter / The Verge: Cortana’s mobile redesign, in beta last month, is out now for iOS, adding conversational experiences, the ability to listen to music and podcasts, and more — A voice assistant for those entrenched in the Microsoft ecosystem — Cortana’s version 3. redesign, which we first saw released … Cortana's mobile redesign,
Read MoreRussian meddling, data sharing, hate speech — the social network faced one scandal after another. This is how Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg responded. Delay, Deny and Deflect: How Facebook’s Leaders Fought Through Crisis Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe US government today dismissed a protest against its Project JEDI contract filed by Oracle. The company claimed the project’s bidding process was rigged, and that choosing a single awardee went against Federal statutes. The government was apparently unimpressed by the common sense suggestion it refrain from instituting a $10 billion cloud-based information platform with
Read MoreGoogle Photos, introduced in 2015, has become one of the most emotionally resonant pieces of technology today. It is also shaping our narratives along the way. State of the Art: How Google Photos Became a Perfect Jukebox for Our Memories Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreReporting on secretive technology companies sometimes means finding people who don’t want to be found. Jack Nicas, who covers Apple, relies on some old-school methods. Tech We’re Using: The Essentials for Covering Silicon Valley: Burner Phones and Doorbells Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreDami Lee / The Verge: Instagram rolls out activity dashboard that shows users how much time they have spent in the app with time limiting tools and the option to mute notifications — Back in August, Facebook and Instagram announced they would introduce new activity dashboards that tracked how much time users spent inside …
Read MoreJBG Smith is the largest landowner in a Virginia area some have called a ghost town. That could change fast with Amazon’s new office plans. Amazon’s HQ2 in Virginia Leaves a Real Estate Firm Poised to Cash In Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreBe aware of the limits of artificial intelligence, not just the hype. 'AI is very, very stupid,' says Google's AI leader, at least compared to humans – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJordan Novet / CNBC: Cisco beats with Q1 revenues of $13.07B, up 8% YoY, vs. $12.87B est., revenues of $7.64B for its Infrastructure Platforms business, up 9% YoY, vs. $7.4B est. — Cisco stock rose slightly after the company reported better-than-expected earnings for the first quarter of its 2019 fiscal year. Cisco beats with Q1
Read MoreThe 55-inch Vizio M-Series for $450? That’s among the best deals of the year. Black Friday 2018 deals at Sam's Club: Vizio M-Series TVs, HP laptops and more – CNET Source: CNet
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