A few weeks ago, we got word [Fran] was being kicked out of her workshop. You might remember [Fran] from her exploits in reverse engineering the launch computer for the Saturn V, her work on replicating the DSKY from an AGC, her visit to the Air & Space Museum annex (so jealous), and her other
Read MoreBloomberg: Source: Plaid, which makes tools to let clients like Venmo and Coinbase authenticate accounts and check balances, is raising $200M at a valuation of up to $3B — Plaid Technologies Inc. is in talks to raise $200 million and the valuation of the deal is rising as venture investors vie to bankroll the startup.
Read MoreAcquisition would aim to shore up security following the largest hack in the company’s history. Facebook reportedly shopping for a cybersecurity company – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDean Takahashi / VentureBeat: SoftBank Group COO Marcelo Claure and Arm CEO Simon Segers talk about the present and future of Arm, IoT growth, while trying to dodge Saudi-related questions — SoftBank, one of the world’s biggest tech companies and startup investors, believes we’ll have a trillion connected devices by 2025. SoftBank Group COO Marcelo
Read MoreFred Wilson / AVC: Recent news serves as a reminder that operators in startups and venture capital should work to ensure their investors are not bad actors — I got an email from the CEO of one of our portfolio companies last week. — It asked a very basic question, but one that I don’t
Read MoreBy some estimates, only 1,000 or so researchers can claim to understand the technology. Finding more could become a national security issue. The Next Tech Talent Shortage: Quantum Computing Researchers Source: NY Times Tech
Read More[Matt Bradshaw]’s entry in the Hackaday Prize is Polymod, a modular digital synthesizer which combines the modularity of an analog synth with the power of a digital synth. Each module (LFO, Envelope Generator, Amplifier, etc.) are connected with audio cables to others and the result is processed digitally to create music. The synth is built with
Read MoreIt’ll definitely have an in-display fingerprint scanner — and we know lots more. OnePlus 6T: Every detail and rumor so far – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Information: Sources: Facebook is stepping up efforts to buy a major cybersecurity firm and has approached several companies about an acquisition — In an effort to repair its tattered reputation around data protection, Facebook is stepping up efforts to acquire a major cybersecurity firm, according to four people familiar with the matter. Sources: Facebook
Read MoreShow Us Yours: Artist Paul Snyder’s home houses not only his movie theater, but also a museum filled with homemade statues of famous Hollywood characters you have to see to believe. This artist's home theater and movie museum will freak you out – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreActors Vincent D’Onofrio, Jay Ali and Wilson Bethel reveal the dangers of becoming Wilson Fisk’s puppets in the Netflix show. Marvel's Daredevil season 3 big bad talks about donning the iconic white suit – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJon Brodkin / Ars Technica: Broadband lobbying groups sue Vermont over its law that requires ISPs to follow net neutrality principles in order to qualify for government contracts — State law says ISPs must follow net neutrality to get government contracts. — The nation’s largest broadband industry lobby groups … Broadband lobbying groups sue Vermont
Read MoreOne of the most famous pieces of computer-generated music is the Deep Note, the audio trademark for THX. It begins with a dozen or so voices, randomly tuned between 200 and 400 Hz, then glissandos to a frequency spread of three octaves. Put that through a few thousand watts of a speaker system, play it
Read MoreSean Bean says the comedian hosted a farewell show of some kind in Northern Ireland. Game of Thrones shot a reunion special with Conan O'Brien – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreLet’s play a guessing game. Shown here is a sneak peek at the rear view of a hardware demo being built specifically for the Hackaday Superconference in Pasadena this November 2-4. It’s sure to be a crowd pleaser when finished, but if you’re anything like us, studying what’s behind the finished face of a project
Read MoreIn the future, all companies will be tech companies. Traditional firms must upgrade their technological capabilities to match those of their competitors — else they face extinction. Look at the disruption that Netflix, Amazon, and Airbnb have created in their industries and beyond them: Technology is becoming an integral part of companies’ strategy and competitive
Read MoreThe Star Wars creator apparently paid a visit to the set of The Mandalorian. George Lucas and Jon Favreau get together in … a cantina? – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe billionaire businessman and the hit game had a brief but entertaining Twitter fight. Elon Musk trolls 'virgin' Fortnite players, game fights back – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreGiles Turner / Bloomberg: Brazil-based Loggi, a fast delivery services platform matching couriers with shippers, is raising a $111M round, with SoftBank’s Vision Fund contributing $100M — – Loggi notching up to 3 million deliveries a month: CEO — Sao Paulo-based startup to invest in engineers, robotics Brazil-based Loggi, a fast delivery services platform matching
Read MoreEvery day, we’re connecting more and more devices over the internet. No longer does a household have a single connected computer — there are smartphones, tablets, HVAC systems, deadbolts — you name it, it’s been connected. As the Internet of Things proliferates, it has become readily apparent that security is an issue in this space. [Andreas
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Read MoreEmail is one of the most fundamental forms of business communication today. Not many of us can imagine our lives without it. But with one in every 100 emails disguising a hacking attempt, what can we do to better protect ourselves against those nefarious bandits wanting to get to our sensitive data? Considering that more
Read MoreRobert Hackett / Fortune: dYdX, a startup that develops decentralized financial derivative products on Ethereum blockchain, raises $10M Series A led by a16z crypto and Polychain Capital — A startup called dYdX has raised $10 million in funding from investors to develop financial software that allows people … dYdX, a startup that develops decentralized financial
Read MoreThe new facility will be environmentally friendly and build vehicles on the all-electric MEB platform. Volkswagen is building an EV factory near Shanghai, should Tesla be worried? – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreWe got a look at the latest in food tech at the 2018 Smart Kitchen Summit. These new kitchen gadgets will change how you cook, store and dispose of your food – CNET Source: CNet
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