Employees protested in meetings, on message boards and on Twitter about the company’s treatment of senior leaders even after finding misconduct claims against them credible. Google Workers Fume Over Executives’ Payouts After Sexual Misconduct Claims Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreMark Gurman / Bloomberg: Sources: at Oct. 30 event, Apple to reveal new iPad Pros with nearly edge-to-edge screens, a USB-C port, and Face ID, a successor to the MacBook Air, and more — – Company to unveil biggest iPad Pro overhaul since 2015 debut — Mac sales dipped to lowest point since 2010 in
Read MoreThe company says that despite ethical issues, working in the field gives Microsoft influence over how new technologies are used. Microsoft execs defend bid for US military contract – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSarah Perez / TechCrunch: Report: Twitch continues to dominate live streaming with 2.5B hours watched in Q3, but YouTube Live has seen a 10% increase to ~25% of the market since January — Sarah Perez @sarahintampa / 7 hours — Twitch continues to dominate the live streaming market, with approximately 2.5 billion hours watched …
Read MoreTwitch today revealed a plethora of new features for streamers and viewers, as part of the first day of its TwitchCon celebrations. CEO Emmett Shear led the Day One keynote, revealing the new features to the attendees. Some were niche — such as the better moderation tools, and the ability to designate some viewers as VIPs
Read MoreNew iPad Pros and a redesigned MacBook Air are likely. And we may see some other product updates, too. New iPad Pro, new MacBook Air, updated Mac Mini and more: What to expect from Apple's Oct. 30 event in Brooklyn – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIt’s that spooky time of year once again, with pumpkins and cobwebs as far as the eye can see. This year, [Mikeasaurus] has put together something really special – a Ghost Rider costume with some amazing effects. The costume starts with the skull mask, which started with a model from Thingiverse. Conveniently, the model was
Read MoreKyle Orland / Ars Technica: Microsoft plans to bring its Xbox Game Pass subscription service to PC, Satya Nadella revealed on Wednesday’s Q1 earnings call — Few details offered during off-handed earnings call announcement. — Microsoft says PC players will be able to access a version of its all-you-can-download … Microsoft plans to bring its
Read MoreThe Vankyo M50 Passport DLP mini-projector is an Android-powered gadget that can project onto just about any flat surface. It’s pocket-sized, so I smuggled a review unit home to see what it could do. The M50 Passport is an immediately accessible gadget. It’s small – about the size of a passport, hence the name –
Read MoreAisha Al-Muslim / Wall Street Journal: Expedia says it has acquired short-term home rental startups Pillow and ApartmentJet as it looks to expand accommodation options and compete with Airbnb — Online travel company seeks to expand its accommodation options — Expedia Group Inc. EXPE 2.93% has bought two startups … Expedia says it has acquired
Read MoreToday’s ceaseless data scandals have everyone talking about privacy, especially insofar as our favorite digital devices and platforms are concerned. Few companies have been at the center of the media maelstrom focused on privacy than Apple, the world’s most valuable and most-tech savvy corporation. Tim Cook, its CEO, has regularly lauded the company’s stance on
Read MoreThe account @hardrock2016, which appears to have been linked to Cesar Sayoc, had allegedly sent threatening messages to people on Twitter. Twitter suspends account that may be tied to suspected mail bomber – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreApple teased clear cases for the colorful iPhone XR, but they’re absent on launch day. Apple iPhone XR now in stores, but official cases nowhere to be seen – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWe tried the Night Sight mode on the Pixel 3 XL and the results are amazing. Pixel 3 photos drastically improve with the new night mode – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFinancial Times: Waymo has begun charging some passengers in Arizona for rides in its autonomous cars, Alphabet CFO Ruth Porat revealed during Thursday’s Q3 earnings call — Waymo has begun charging passengers in Arizona for rides in its autonomous cars, making it the first self-driving car developer to launch commercial services. Waymo has begun charging
Read MoreMicrosoft launched Azure in October 2008. In the ensuing decade, Microsoft’s cloud platform has come a long way from its ‘Red Dog’ beginnings. Microsoft launched Azure 10 years ago and lots (but not everything) has changed Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreThe creator of the wildly successful video game gained investment firms like KKR, plus the owner of the e-sports company Team Liquid as backers. Epic, Maker of Fortnite, Raises .25 Billion Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreMonica Nickelsburg / GeekWire: Addressing employee concerns, Microsoft explains why it won’t pull out of Pentagon’s $10B JEDI contract bidding and will sell AI and other technologies to DOD — Microsoft will not pull out of the competition for a $10 billion cloud contract for the Department of Defense … Addressing employee concerns, Microsoft explains
Read MoreIt promised the Justice Department that it won’t enforce the state law until a lawsuit challenging the repeal of the federal law is resolved. California agrees to not enforce net neutrality law… for now – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThere’s a new way to follow your favorite competitive Blizzard communities. Blizzard launches esports app for Overwatch, Hearthstone and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNow you can get your smartphones, voice assistant devices, home appliances and systems fixed by third-party vendors. Copyright Office rules in favor of your right to repair your own phone – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAbner Li / 9to5Google: Google rolls out Chrome OS 70 with a completely redesigned tablet UI, floating Gboard virtual keyboard, support for AV1 decoder, more — In addition to a Google Material Theme, the last update to Chrome OS introduced Night Light, dictation, Linux app support, and much more. Google rolls out Chrome OS 70
Read MoreMarvel boss Kevin Feige confirms the film’s status after James Gunn’s departure. Guardians of the Galaxy 3 officially 'on hold' – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWe all know how important it is to achieve balance in life, or at least so the self-help industry tells us. How exactly to achieve balance is generally left as an exercise to the individual, however, with varying results. But what about our machines? Will there come a day when artificial intelligences and their robotic
Read MoreMarguerite Reardon / CNET: In a deal with DOJ, California has agreed to not enforce its net neutrality law until legal challenges to the FCC’s net neutrality repeal are resolved — California has agreed to not enforce its net neutrality law until a lawsuit challenging the Federal Communications Commission’s repeal of the federal regulations concludes.
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