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November 3, 2018

Inside Uber's deal with Saudi Arabia, from the first meetings between David Plouffe and PIF officials to the 10%+ stake that, sources say, the kingdom now owns (Eric Newcomer/Bloomberg)

Eric Newcomer / Bloomberg: Inside Uber’s deal with Saudi Arabia, from the first meetings between David Plouffe and PIF officials to the 10%+ stake that, sources say, the kingdom now owns — Even as Uber’s lawyers finalized the details of the deal, they still couldn’t quite believe it would really happen. Inside Uber's deal with

Voice Controlled Glasses and Magnifying Lens

If you’re reading Hackaday, you’re probably intimately familiar with really small parts. 0201 resistors are tiny, and even smaller parts aren’t unheard of. The screws that go in your phone are minuscule, and a magnifying glass is really handy if you want to check out the detail on your 3D prints. While this is easy

November 3, 2018

Facebook reorganized AR and VR team from a divisional structure focused around products to a functional structure focused around technology areas of expertise (Lucas Matney/TechCrunch)

Lucas Matney / TechCrunch: Facebook reorganized AR and VR team from a divisional structure focused around products to a functional structure focused around technology areas of expertise — Lucas Matney , Josh Constine 7 hours — Facebook is again looking to whip Oculus into shape for its 10-year journey towards making virtual reality mainstream. Facebook

November 3, 2018

Our lack of interest in data ethics will come back to haunt us

When was the last time you saw a creepy ad on Facebook, which seemed to know about a product you were discussing with a coworker? Or when was the last time you noticed that your Google search had been modified to suit variables like your current location and personal interests? These micro-events happen on a

Best Target Black Friday 2018 tech deals – CNET

Google Home Hub for $100. PlayStation 4 and Xbox One for $200. Half-price on Google and Alexa smart speakers. Ready, aim, savings. Best Target Black Friday 2018 tech deals – CNET Source: CNet

Facebook keeps fumbling political ads – CNET

The social network has blocked ads for open mic nights, restaurants and realtors, flagging them as political. Facebook keeps fumbling political ads – CNET Source: CNet

November 3, 2018

Current and former employees on Google's ongoing struggle balancing user privacy with business interests (Lily Hay Newman/Wired)

Lily Hay Newman / Wired: Current and former employees on Google’s ongoing struggle balancing user privacy with business interests — OVER TWO DAYS during the summer of 2009, experts from inside and outside Google met to forge a roadmap for how the company would approach user privacy. Current and former employees on Google's ongoing struggle

Four glorious music box sets rock the holidays – CNET

Fans of The Beatles, Steve Wilson, R.E.M. and Dylan have something new for their wish lists. The Audiophiliac gives them a listen. Four glorious music box sets rock the holidays – CNET Source: CNet

Onkyo aims high with their new low price amplifier – CNET

The no-frills Onkyo A-9110 puts the emphasis on sound, not features says the Audiophiliac. Onkyo aims high with their new low price amplifier – CNET Source: CNet

Adding Energy Use and Cost to “Laundry Done” Notifications

Some time ago [Xose Pérez] got interested in generating a notification when his washer had completed a cycle, and now with added features like reporting power usage and cost, he’s put it all together into a Node-Red node that makes it easy to modify or integrate with other projects. [Xose] started this journey with a Laundry Monitor

November 3, 2018

Sources: Amazon close to making a decision on HQ2, with Crystal City, Northern Virginia or Austin, Texas as frontrunners, but new HQ may be split between them (CNBC)

CNBC: Sources: Amazon close to making a decision on HQ2, with Crystal City, Northern Virginia or Austin, Texas as frontrunners, but new HQ may be split between them — – Amazon is in the advanced stages of placing its second headquarters in Northern Virginia, The Washington Post reported on Saturday Sources: Amazon close to making

November 3, 2018

These stylish sunglasses also capture HD video and photos

If you think about it, it makes sense that out of all the tech giants out there, that the company behind Snapchat would be ahead of the curve when it comes to integrating wearables with the functionality of capturing videos and photos for sharing. We are used to this tech popping up in the health

Livestream the Hackaday Superconference

The Hackaday Superconference is happening right now and you can join in on the Livestream. Talks begin at 10 am Pacific time on Saturday and Sunday. The live stream covers one of two stages at the ultimate hardware conference. Topics focus on hardware creation, ranging from silicon chip fabrication, drop-in circuit designs, firmware frameworks, and

November 3, 2018

Sources: Amazon held advanced talks about opening HQ2 in Crystal City, Northern Virginia and some officials discussed how to make announcement after midterms (Washington Post)

Washington Post: Sources: Amazon held advanced talks about opening HQ2 in Crystal City, Northern Virginia and some officials discussed how to make announcement after midterms — Amazon.com has held advanced discussions about the possibility of opening its highly sought-after second headquarters in Crystal City … Sources: Amazon held advanced talks about opening HQ2 in Crystal

November 3, 2018

A history of the ongoing quest to build a viable 2-in-1 tablet-laptop hybrid and why they are so hard to design (Gizmodo)

Gizmodo: A history of the ongoing quest to build a viable 2-in-1 tablet-laptop hybrid and why they are so hard to design — In a recent barrage of new products, Microsoft, Apple, Google, Lenovo, and HP have all shown off computers that are trying to tackle one of the industry’s most vexing problems … A

November 3, 2018

Get more cats on your Instagram feed by cheating the algorithm

If you’re anything like me, a blue-eyed tabby cat coquettishly peering at the camera from under its lashes makes you want to scream and explode like Keegan Michael Key and Jordan Peele in this skit. If you’re anything like me, you spend hours watching felines meow, pounce, and pose on Instagram, liking and commenting on

Don't let iPad Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Mini starter prices fool you – CNET

Storage on Apple’s new devices for 2018 is more expensive than you might think. Don't let iPad Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Mini starter prices fool you – CNET Source: CNet

Revive that old Analog Cell Phone with SDR

With the latest and greatest 5G cellular networks right around the corner, it can be difficult to believe that it wasn’t so long ago that cell phones relied on analog networks. They aren’t used anymore, but it might only take a visit to a swap meet or flea market to get your hands on some

November 3, 2018

Become a six-figure salary tech project manager with this comprehensive management bundle

From grand game changers to day-to-day little victories, knowing the steps to assess, manage and see a project to a positive end are practically universal — and the Complete Project Management Bundle ($29, over 90 percent off, from TNW Deals) can load you up with all the info you need. Become a six-figure salary tech

Eat your burgers upside-down, food experts say – CNET

Everything you know about burger binging is wrong. Eat your burgers upside-down, food experts say – CNET Source: CNet

Julia Roberts thriller Homecoming leaves some burning questions – CNET

The Amazon Prime thriller starring Julia Roberts ties up a lot of loose ends by the end of its first season, but many questions remain. Like that leaf Shrier gave Carrasco. Julia Roberts thriller Homecoming leaves some burning questions – CNET Source: CNet

Google walkout was 'unprecedented.' It could prompt more tech protests – CNET

Other companies could learn from the example of Google employees. Google walkout was 'unprecedented.' It could prompt more tech protests – CNET Source: CNet

November 3, 2018

Current and former senior US officials say the Pentagon has outlined an offensive cyberattack against Russia if it electronically interferes with the midterms (Zachary Fryer-Biggs/Center for Public …)

Zachary Fryer-Biggs / Center for Public Integrity: Current and former senior US officials say the Pentagon has outlined an offensive cyberattack against Russia if it electronically interferes with the midterms — U.S. military hackers have been given the go-ahead to gain access to Russian cyber systems as part of potential retaliation for any meddling in

A new kind of whale watching — from space – CNET

High-resolution satellite images could help scientists collect whale data in remote, inaccessible areas. A new kind of whale watching — from space – CNET Source: CNet

This guy built a sick theater in his living room because he didn't have a basement – CNET

Show Us Yours: Dan from Georgia would like to thank his loving wife who lets him do stuff to their house that most would not. This guy built a sick theater in his living room because he didn't have a basement – CNET Source: CNet

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