Why build your own stereo speakers? Some people like to work on cars in their garage. Some people build fast computers. Others seek the perfect audio setup. The problem for a newcomer is the signal to noise ratio among audiophile experts. Forums are generally filled with a vocal group of extremists obsessing on that last
Read MoreThis is the sixth Go store that’s opened to the public, and the first in SF. Amazon Go cashierless store arrives in San Francisco – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreElastigirl, Mr. Incredible and the kids’ second big-screen adventure is now viewable from home. Incredibles 2 is now on Digital HD: Every way to watch – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBen Brody / Bloomberg: Amazon spent $3.63M on lobbying in Q3, up from $3.47M in Q2, as it seeks a big Pentagon contract; Google spent $5.46M, up 30%+ YoY, while Facebook spent $2.82M — – Internet firms fought allegations of bias, antitrust scrutiny — Amazon.com Inc. set its second consecutive quarterly record … Amazon spent
Read MoreThe tech giant is positioning itself in schools as a trusted authority on digital citizenship at a moment when the company’s data-handling practices are under growing scrutiny. Google Is Teaching Children How to Act Online. Is It the Best Role Model? Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreFacebook today announced it was overhauling Messenger, updating the interface and cutting down on the embarrassing amount of clutter that has plagued the app for ages. And, from what we’ve seen, the changes are all positive. Stan Chudnovsky, VP of Messenger, describes Messenger 4 as a “new, simplified” version of the app. It’s shaving what
Read MoreDell recently updated its already-excellent XPS 15 with some tweaks (and a sweet new 8th generation Intel processor) and the results are exceptional. We knew the latest iteration of the highly-anticipated laptop would be good, but once we got our hands on one it was clear it’s among the best. The unit we reviewed was
Read MoreA few prominent voices in Silicon Valley are calling for the tech world to exercise greater caution in vetting its investors, challenging the hush-hush world of money-raising in the startup industry. Money vs. morals: Khashoggi killing raises questions in Silicon Valley about Saudi investment Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreMegan Rose Dickey / TechCrunch: Uber plans to expand Uber Eats to cover over 70% of the US by the end of the year, up from 50%+ today; rival Postmates recently said it covers 60% — Megan Rose Dickey @meganrosedickey / 9 hours — Uber is continuing to expand its on-demand food delivery service, Eats.
Read MoreNikhilesh De / CoinDesk: Coinbase gets approval from NY regulators to create the Coinbase Custody Trust Company, which will offer custody services for Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and more — Coinbase has received approval from New York regulators to form a qualified custodial firm for cryptocurrencies. Coinbase gets approval from NY regulators to create the Coinbase
Read MoreRon Amadeo / Ars Technica: Pixel 3 phones, which can fast charge wirelessly, can only do so with certified chargers, but Qi is an open standard, so this amounts to a DRM-like restriction — Qi wireless charging is a standard. This isn’t supposed to happen. — Google’s Pixel 3 smartphone is shipping out to the
Read MorePre-2019 vehicles can receive the update, as well, but there are some limitations. Jaguar Land Rover finally adds Apple CarPlay, Android Auto support – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreJessica Toonkel / The Information: Sources: Apple plans to offer TV subscription service in 100+ countries, debuting in US in first half of next year, will offer free shows to Apple device owners — Apple is planning to launch its upcoming TV subscription service in more than 100 countries, three people familiar with the company’s
Read MoreNew privacy features are also coming to a new EliteBook business convertible. HP's new Spectre laptops have a webcam kill switch to protect you from creeps – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreReuters: Sources: Cloudflare is looking to go public in the first half of 2019 at a $3.5B+ valuation with Goldman Sachs working as the lead investment bank — (Reuters) – Cloudflare Inc, a U.S. startup whose software makes websites load faster and with greater security, is preparing for an initial public offering … Sources: Cloudflare
Read MoreBut not everyone is happy about the FCC’s vote. FCC gives 5G and Wi-Fi a boost as you gobble up wireless – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSnap, the company behind the popular social media service, said much of the activity happened in key battleground states like Texas, Florida and Georgia. Snapchat Helps Register Over 400,000 Voters Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe heart of the Atari 2600 wasn’t the 6502 (or the 6507 for the pedants), it was the TIA chip. This is the chip responsible for drawing graphics on the display, racing the beam, and extremely limited support for sound generation. We haven’t seen many attempts of using the Atari 2600 for chiptunes, but that
Read MoreThe chargers will be at service plazas, so you don’t need to leave the turnpike to charge. Electrify America will juice up the Ohio Turnpike for the first time – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreSuper Mario Bros. 3 was launched in Japan on October 23rd 1988 (and every game since has been sub par). It’s incomprehensible that this isn’t a globally recognized holiday, but nonetheless, we’re here to help you celebrate this momentous occasion in gaming history. It doesn’t matter how old you are, Super Mario Bros. 3 is
Read MorePeloton would allow vehicles to connect physically to one another and share battery power for more efficient travel. Apple's Peloton patent connects moving self-driving cars to boost efficiency – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreIn the 1980s, there was a synthesizer that you could play like a harmonica. This device was called the Millioniser 2000. It utilized HIP (Harmonica In Principle) technology. The Millioniser 2000 was a breath controller wrapped in chrome-colored plastic embossed with its logo in an odd, pre-vaporwave aesthetic, and connected to a gray and green
Read MoreThe White House wants the nation’s big tech companies to make it easier for employees to do a civic “tour of duty” with the government. Another way of putting it: the President needs to bring in temps now that his plan to cheat Federal workers out of their promised 2019 pay raise fell apart. This latest
Read MoreBethesda Game Studios today released a note to its fans warning its upcoming game, Fallout 76, was likely to have some pretty big bugs and glitches, and it would need gamers’ help finding them. In other news, the sky is still blue and bears still shit in the woods. As the Fallout 76 beta is due to open
Read MoreNow he faces a record fine from the Federal Communications Commission. This CEO allegedly stole millions from low-income phone subscribers to pay for a Ferrari, a private jet and a Florida condo Source: Washington Post Tech
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