In a way, all 7-segment displays are alike; at least from the outside looking in. On the inside it can be quite another story, and that’s certainly the case with the construction of this Soviet-era 7-segment numerical display. From the outside it may look a bit sturdier than usual, but it’s still instantly recognizable for
Read MoreJavier Soltero began running Cortana in March. Microsoft Cortana's head departs after less than a year in charge – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe tool should be available for everyone Nov. 27. Dropbox launches Extensions for easier workflows – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHarley has debuted the production version of its long-promised electric motorcycle. Will it catapult the marque to relevance and profitability? Harley-Davidson LiveWire is a lustworthy sporty electric motorcycle – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreLet’s send ABBA and some disco balls to the Red Planet. NASA view of Mars looks like a '70s shag carpet – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreLuxury watchmaker Hublot thinks it’s time for watches with a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency theme. Want this fancy bitcoin watch? You'll have to pay in bitcoin – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePerhaps your taste for pizza has never taken you beyond your local fast-food chain or a frozen pizza from the supermarket, but there are some people for whom only the most authentic will do. A wood-fired clay oven and nothing less is their pre-requisite, and lesser methods of pizza preparation simply aren’t good enough. [Jan]
Read MoreCalling the EU’s new border control AI a “lie detector” is like calling Brexit a minor disagreement among friends. The low-down is that the EU is testing a pilot program for international airports featuring a machine learning-based “lie detector.” CNN broke the story last week in its article “Passengers to face AI lie detector tests
Read MoreAt the end of Hackaday Superconference weekend, we hold a badge hacking ceremony on the main stage where anyone who has done anything with their badge is invited to come on stage and show off their work. Yes, even if it’s just a blinking LED! It was a tremendous pleasure to see not only people
Read MoreIt’s that time again, my fellow Americans. Voting day is here in the United States. This time, it’s the 2018 midterm elections. Here at TNW, we want to make sure you all get out there and do your civic duty, so we’ve compiled a list of resources to help you get to the polls today. Find your
Read More“Leathery sheets of rain lashed at Harry’s ghost as he walked across the grounds toward the castle. Ron was standing there and doing a kind of frenzied tap dance. He saw Harry and immediately began to eat Hermione’s family.” “Ron’s Ron shirt was just as bad as Ron himself” No, this isn’t from a demented
Read MoreHow is this thing not going to be a gimmick? Also, we talk about Bixby getting smarter and the biggest threat to the midterm elections. Samsung's foldable smartphone challenge (The 3:59, Ep. 485) – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreExperts point to a rampant online spread of misleading reports and images about the migrant caravan in Mexico, for example, and the demonstrably false allegations that billionaire George Soros is funding a violent “invasion” of the United States. Forget the Russians. On this election day, it’s Americans peddling disinformation and hate speech. Source: Washington Post
Read MoreTech companies are doing their part to help get Americans to the polls. Election Day: Google, Twitter, Uber urge you to vote – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWe’re one small step closer to launching humans in a SpaceX spacecraft. NASA astronauts test SpaceX spacesuits in the Crew Dragon – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIt’s apparently in use in Beijing and Shanghai. China surveillance tech can ID people by their walk, report says – CNET Source: CNet
Read More{$inline_image}Prominent cyber-security firm Group-IB has graded the security of online cryptocurrency exchanges, as a means of assessing insurance risk. It found long-standing platform Kraken to be the most secure, with OKEx, Huobi Pro, and CoinCheck among the riskiest. Alongside IT platform CryptoIns, Group-IB claims to have developed the world’s first assessment system for determining the
Read MoreMicrosoft’s head of Cortana is going to depart the company before the year is over, as Microsoft brings more of its research projects into its Experiences and Devices group. Microsoft's Cortana boss Javier Soltero is leaving the company Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreEarth Enveloped in Airglow Earth Enveloped in Airglow Source: NASA
Read More{$inline_image}Thirsty for a piece of the action from the cryptocurrency market, it appears AMD has become the latest graphical processing unit (GPU) manufacturer to target the blockchain sector. AMD just launched a new explainer page for cryptocurrency and blockchain tech. While the page admits cryptocurrency is currently the most well-known use case of blockchain, it suggests
Read MoreBoth will be available with monthly credit deals. Samsung Galaxy A6 and Tab S4 land on T-Mobile this Friday – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePrices will rise between $2 and $4 depending on location. AMC's MoviePass rival, A-List, gets price hike in some US states – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAlso, the 7GB plan is bumped to 8GB. Verizon discounts prepaid unlimited plan to when you set up autopay – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreOverautomating your smart lock might be convenient, but it opens up your home (literally) to one pretty simple hack. Are you setting your smart lock up for intrusion? – CNET Source: CNet
Read More{$inline_image}Voatz, the start-up behind the pilot, says its system is secure. But election integrity experts say the technology remains potentially vulnerable. West Virginians in 19 countries have voted by mobile device, in the biggest blockchain-based voting test ever Source: Washington Post Tech
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