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October 20, 2018

SEC filing: Microsoft now includes LinkedIn performance metrics, like the number of active users, in calculating stock awards to four top execs, including CEO (Jordan Novet/CNBC)

Jordan Novet / CNBC: SEC filing: Microsoft now includes LinkedIn performance metrics, like the number of active users, in calculating stock awards to four top execs, including CEO — – Microsoft paid $27 billion for LinkedIn in 2016 and is now tying its performance to executive pay. SEC filing: Microsoft now includes LinkedIn performance metrics,

The Crystal (Testing) Method

It used to be any good electronics experimenter had a bag full of crystals because you never knew what frequency you might need. These days, you are likely to have far fewer because you usually just need one reference frequency and derive all the other frequencies from it. But how can you test a crystal?

October 20, 2018

Sources: Saudis groomed a Twitter employee to spy on accounts of dissidents; he was investigated and fired in Dec. 2015 after Western intelligence warnings (New York Times)

New York Times: Sources: Saudis groomed a Twitter employee to spy on accounts of dissidents; he was investigated and fired in Dec. 2015 after Western intelligence warnings — Each morning, Jamal Khashoggi would check his phone to discover what fresh hell had been unleashed while he was sleeping. Sources: Saudis groomed a Twitter employee to

October 20, 2018

Why CEOs that say ‘no’ are good for growth

It’s no surprise that life as a startup CEO can be brutally exhausting, with long, grueling workweeks, constant stress, and next to no sleep. And, forget having a personal life, right? In fact, many assume that tackling the role requires a certain amount of neurosis and perhaps just a tad of masochism. Pouring your heart

October 20, 2018

UK parliament report: an unknown firm spent an estimated £250K+ in the past 10 months on Facebook ads pushing for a hard Brexit and reaching 10M to 11M people (Adam Satariano/New York Times)

Adam Satariano / New York Times: UK parliament report: an unknown firm spent an estimated £250K+ in the past 10 months on Facebook ads pushing for a hard Brexit and reaching 10M to 11M people — LONDON — Prime Minister Theresa May has struggled to build support for her plan for Britain’s exit from the

October 20, 2018

Real-time data analytics startup Incorta raises $15M Series B extension led by Microsoft's VC arm M12 and Telstra Ventures, closing the round at $30M (Paul Sawers/VentureBeat)

Paul Sawers / VentureBeat: Real-time data analytics startup Incorta raises $15M Series B extension led by Microsoft’s VC arm M12 and Telstra Ventures, closing the round at $30M — Data analytics software startup Incorta has raised $15 million in a series B extension round of funding from Microsoft’s venture capital … Real-time data analytics startup

I2C Bootloader for ATtiny85 Lets Other Micros Push Firmware Updates

There are a few different ways of getting firmware onto one of AVR’s ATtiny85 microcontrollers, including bootloaders that allow for firmware to be updated without the need to plug the chip into a programmer. However, [casanovg] wasn’t satisfied with those so he sent us a tip letting us know he wrote an I2C bootloader for the

This $33 Bluetooth speaker sounds better than it has any right to – CNET

Incredibly enough, the Audiophiliac is smitten with the Tribit XSound Go Bluetooth speaker! This Bluetooth speaker sounds better than it has any right to – CNET Source: CNet

iPhone XR early presale demand and the next Apple event is Oct. 30th – CNET

Which iPhone XR models are showing shipment delays and what we’re expecting at Apple’s next launch event. Catch up on all your iPhone news for the week. iPhone XR early presale demand and the next Apple event is Oct. 30th – CNET Source: CNet

October 20, 2018

Learn to become Cisco certified in networking and cloud computing for $39

Whether you’re working with large-scale or mom-and-pop networks, assembling that digital architecture the right way is key. And you can get hired as the mastermind behind those systems with this Cisco Networking and Cloud Computing Certification Bundle, on sale now for $39 (over 90 percent off) from TNW Deals. Learn to become Cisco certified in

October 20, 2018

Netflix tests ads: No need for drama

News of Netflix testing ads spread like wildfire and caused outrage among bingers worldwide, but there’s no need to fret. For me, the proportions of the meltdown only show that most people have little idea about what Netflix ads really are and how they could actually benefit our watching experience. Everybody calm down, these are

October 20, 2018

DFC Intelligence report: by focusing on games-as-a-service, EA grew to $33B in market value from $4B in 2012, while Activision Blizzard grew to $60B from $10B (Sam Desatoff/GameDaily.biz)

Sam Desatoff / GameDaily.biz: DFC Intelligence report: by focusing on games-as-a-service, EA grew to $33B in market value from $4B in 2012, while Activision Blizzard grew to $60B from $10B — Thanks to a focus on a continuing revenue model, Activision Blizzard’s market value has grown by over $50 billion since 2012. DFC Intelligence report:

iPhone XR early presale demand and the next Apple event is October 30th – CNET

Lynk & Co is partnering with Cyan to go racing – Roadshow

The Chinese mobility startup will enter the 2019 World Touring Car Championship with the racing version of its 03 sedan. Lynk & Co is partnering with Cyan to go racing – Roadshow Source: CNet

Drink too much beer at a Dallas Cowboys game? Now a free robot-driven van will scoop you up afterward.

A self-driving ride-hailing company has launched in Arlington, Tex., where a fleet of robot-driven vans ferry people between downtown landmarks, restaurants and sporting events. Drink too much beer at a Dallas Cowboys game? Now a free robot-driven van will scoop you up afterward. Source: Washington Post Tech

E-ink Typewriter Is Refreshingly Slow

It’s pretty hard to use the internet to complete a task without being frequently distracted. For better or worse, there are rabbit holes at every turn and whilst exploring them can be a delight, sometimes you just need to focus on a task at hand. The solution could be in the form of distraction-blocking software,

October 20, 2018

Violent videos put journalists at increased risk of post-traumatic stress

Newsrooms across the UK are finding themselves increasingly under-resourced. Less journalists and constrained budgets has meant many editors now rely on their staff to use more information from digital sources – such as social media. But as more journalism work relies on – or at least incorporates – potentially violent or harmful user-generated content, the

October 20, 2018

A look at Amazon's efforts in India, getting users and merchants to buy and sell online, creating its own courier network, and more, as it battles with Walmart (Bloomberg)

Bloomberg: A look at Amazon’s efforts in India, getting users and merchants to buy and sell online, creating its own courier network, and more, as it battles with Walmart — Like many neighborhood stores in India, the Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Kirana is tiny and cramped. A look at Amazon's efforts in India, getting users and

2018 Digital Misinformation Roundup

The midterm elections are 17 days away. Here is a collection of coverage from The New York Times and elsewhere on efforts to mislead voters on social media and the wider internet. 2018 Digital Misinformation Roundup Source: NY Times Tech

Republicans Find a Facebook Workaround: Their Own Apps

Conservative political apps deliver curated partisan messages, free from the strictures and content guidelines imposed by Silicon Valley giants. Republicans Find a Facebook Workaround: Their Own Apps Source: NY Times Tech

How the Blockchain Could Break Big Tech’s Hold on A.I.

Several start-ups hope to use the technology introduced by Bitcoin to give broader access to the data and algorithms behind artificial intelligence. How the Blockchain Could Break Big Tech’s Hold on A.I. Source: NY Times Tech

Hacking Nature’s Musicians

We just wrapped up the Musical Instrument Challenge in the Hackaday Prize, and for most projects that meant replicating sounds made by humans, or otherwise making musicians for humans. There’s more to music than just what can be made in a DAW, though; the world is surrounded by a soundscape, and you only need to

October 20, 2018

After EU antitrust ruling, Android's future in Europe looks like its present in China, with fragmented alternatives and numerous hubs for apps and services (Shannon Liao/The Verge)

Shannon Liao / The Verge: After EU antitrust ruling, Android’s future in Europe looks like its present in China, with fragmented alternatives and numerous hubs for apps and services — By the end of the month, Google will charge a licensing fee in Europe for the Play Store and apps like YouTube and Gmail in

October 20, 2018

Officials say a government computer system that interacts with HealthCare.gov was hacked earlier this month, compromising sensitive data for ~75,000 people (Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar/Associated Press)

Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar / Associated Press: Officials say a government computer system that interacts with HealthCare.gov was hacked earlier this month, compromising sensitive data for ~75,000 people — WASHINGTON (AP) — A government computer system that interacts with HealthCare.gov was hacked earlier this month … Officials say a government computer system that interacts with HealthCare.gov was

Wired Wireless Over Coax

If it’s stupid and it works, then it’s not stupid. There’s no better evidence of that than [Tobias]’ networking setup. He recently had to distribute Ethernet through a building, and there are a few ways to do that. You can use regular ‘ol twisted pair, or fiber, but in this case running new cables wasn’t

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