Social network granted device makers with special access to users’ personal data but then failed to police their use, according to The New York Times. Facebook reportedly failed to monitor partners' handling of user data – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWhat’s a hacker to do when Halloween’s over and a new source of ideas is needed for more hacks? Make something for Christmas of course. That’s what [Dario Breitenstein] did when he made his Advent calendar both as a decoration and to help instill some Christmas spirit. Designed in SketchUp, it’s a WS2812 LED strip mounted
Read MoreThat’s no moons. Earth has two 'hidden moons', but they aren't moons at all – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreRuth Porat also reiterated that her company continues to work with the US military. If Google can make cars drive themselves, it should figure out diversity, CFO says – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSixty-three percent of those surveyed by Deloitte are trying to cut back their screen time, but only around half of them are successful in doing so. Americans are checking their phones now more than ever, report says – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreRandall Stephenson also calls 5G “critical” to the future of media consumption. AT&T CEO calls for privacy, net neutrality laws – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDecision to be formerly announced as soon as Tuesday, The Wall Street Journal reports. Amazon reportedly picks New York, northern Virginia for HQ2 – CNET Source: CNet
Read More[Justin] from The Thought Emporium takes on a common molecular biology problem with these homebrew heating instruments for the DIY biology lab. The action at the molecular biology bench boils down to a few simple tasks: suck stuff, spit stuff, cool stuff, and heat stuff. Pipettes take care of the sucking and spitting, while ice
Read MoreDespite placing second overall at the event, another driver complained that electricity was not an approved fuel. Tesla Model 3 Performance booted from podium at Global Time Attack – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreFor years, Facebook struck deals that gave device makers access to troves of user data. A disclosure to Congress details the company’s lax oversight of those partnerships. Facebook Failed to Police How Its Partners Handled User Data Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreMovie sign! Binge-watch six of the most terrible B-grade movies in the universe this Thanksgiving with the MST3K crew on Netflix. Mystery Science Theater 3000 back on Netflix to rip film turkeys – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThere’s so much more to audio than stereo. Surround sound – sometimes called 3D or ‘spatial’ audio nowadays – can go a long way towards making movies and some music more immersive, enveloping you with sound from all directions. Unfortunately, it’s often an expensive and inconvenient endeavor, requiring a multitude of speakers and specialized equipment.
Read MoreA new study outlines the effects that autonomous cars could have on tourism — even the seedier parts. Self-driving cars could be the brothels of the future, UK researchers say – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreHe created hundreds of characters in 95 years on this planet. Here are some of our all-time personal favorites. Stan Lee characters that changed our lives – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAnd Oculus co-founder Palmer Luckey criticizes the partisanship that keeps Americans from agreeing on things they’d normally have in common. Steve Ballmer says Google, Facebook should engage more with regulators – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWhen the #metoo movement began, I wrote an article, yelled on social media, and attended my local Women’s March. But that’s it. I assumed that this problem would take care of itself. And then our elected representatives placed a man on the US Supreme Court who, without even taking into account his guilt or innocence,
Read MoreWith surface-mount technology pushing the size of components ever smaller, even the most eagle-eyed among us needs some kind of optical assistance to do PCB work. Lots of microscopes have digital cameras too, which can be a big help – unless the camera fights you. Faced With a camera whose idea of autofocus targets on
Read MoreAmazon promises tens of thousands of new jobs, but should we expect more than that? Amazon’s HQ2 Will Benefit From New York City. But What Does New York Get? Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIt’s a decade in the making… and still counting. Twitter's working on an edit button, but it won't be what you think – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWe scoured Best Buy, Amazon, Target and Walmart for the best offers. Black Friday sales 2018: LG V30 for 0 — today only — plus 0 Moto G6 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThose inspired by his work offer condolences and commemoration on Twitter. Stan Lee dies at 95: Praise pours in for Marvel's biggest icon – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAI will displace many jobs — but it’s got inherent limits, tech exec and investor Kai-Fu Lee says. To prepare for the AI revolution, learn to be more human – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCNET’s Bonnie Burton remembers the Generalissimo not just as the co-creator of beloved superheroes, but as an enthusiastic fan of comic book fans themselves. Marvel's Stan Lee dies: Remembering the godfather of geeks and my former boss – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreLeaf blowers, the main instrument of the suburban Saturday symphony, are one of the most useful nuisances. It doesn’t take much work with a rake to convince even the most noise-averse homeowner to head to the Big Box Store to pick one up to speed lawn chores. Once you do buy one, and feel the thrust
Read MoreUsing LEGO Technic gears and rods seems like a great way of bringing animation to your regular LEGO creation. Using gears and crank shafts you can animate models from your favorite TV show or movie like LEGO kinetic sculpture maker, [Josh DaVid] has done when he created a spinning TARDIS. Crank the handle and the
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