The journalist’s art is now one of the computer keyboard and the internet connection, but there was a time when it involved sleepless nights over a manual typewriter followed by time spent reviewing paper proofs freshly inked from hot lead type. Newspapers in the golden age of print media once had entire floors of machinery
Read MoreAnand Giridharadas / New York Times: If Silicon Valley is sincere about “changing the world”, it should return Saudi billions until alleged murder of Jamal Khashoggi has been suitably investigated — Technology companies can no longer turn a blind eye to the human rights abuses of one of their largest investors. If Silicon Valley is
Read MoreMost civilized nations ban the use of landmines because they kill indiscriminately, and for years after they are planted. However, they are still used in many places around the world, and people are still left trying to find better ways to find and remove them. This group is looking at an interesting new approach: using
Read MoreThe cooperative play game will launch in 2019 in Southeast Asia first. Disney's new Epic Quest is a mobile, Diablo-like role-playing game – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThey just don’t make them like they used to. Digital televisions have rendered so many of the videogames designed in the days where CRTs ruled the earth virtually unplayable due to display lag. Games that were already difficult thanks to tight reaction time windows can become rage inducing experiences when button presses don’t reflect what’s
Read MoreBloomberg: In an Aug. 31 response to six US senators, Sundar Pichai says that while Google was always interested in expanding in China, it is too early to provide details — – Google CEO says too early to give detailed response to Senate — Sundar Pichai is slated to speak at Congress later this year
Read MoreThe Galaxy Note 8 was one of the best phones of 2017, yet I couldn’t help but feel Samsung played things safe after the flaming Note 7 fiasco. Not so with the Note 9. The company has regained its confidence and returned the series to its overpowered roots. I’ve been using the device for over
Read MoreKate Clark / TechCrunch: AllTrails, an app that helps its 9M+ users share their outdoor experiences, sells a majority stake to Spectrum Equity for $75M, says its app had 12M+ downloads — The app for hiking enthusiasts just secured a big round of capital that will help it map more trails worldwide. AllTrails, an app
Read MoreValve, the company behind the Steam gaming platform, is currently under investigation by the Brazilian government after allowing a controversial game to be sold on its platform. While the platform’s relaxed attitude towards games seemed like a commendable idea at the time, it’s starting to backfire. When Valve announced earlier this year it was taking
Read MoreThe consumer advocacy group says that, despite the 200-plus reports Hyundai and Kia have received, the Korean manufacturers haven’t done enough. Center for Auto Safety calls out Hyundai and Kia over lack of fire recall – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreA host of tweaks over the standard Multistrada motorcycle make the Enduro more suited for an around-the-world adventure. Ducati's Multistrada 1260 Enduro is big, fast and more dirt-worthy than before – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThe newest generation of Multistrada Enduro gets a bunch of updates to make it more capable off-road than ever. 2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260 Enduro: Bolgona's ADV bruiser gets better off-road – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThe director who was fired from the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise could soon have a new group of super misfits. From Marvel to DC: James Gunn will write next Suicide Squad movie – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSankalp Phartiyal / Reuters: WhatsApp hits the road with skits to stamp out fake news in India — JAIPUR, India (Reuters) – On a hot morning in India’s tourist mecca of Jaipur, an open truck painted in the signature lime-green colors of Facebook’s WhatsApp messaging service pulls into a dusty lane, where five men spill
Read MoreIn the world of retro gaming, when using emulators and non-native hardware it’s pretty common to use whatever USB controller happens to be available. This allows us to get a nostalgic look while using a configurable controller. One thing that isn’t as common is using the original hardware while still finding a way to adapt
Read MoreSundar Pichai’s lack of specificity is frustrating lawmakers. Google CEO refuses to answer 'detailed questions' on China in letter to Senate – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreChinese company Dazzle is set to launch its Dazz 3D L120 Pro, an SLA/LCD-powered 3D printer hoping to fill the gap between cheaper no-frills devices and the $2,500 – $5,000 monsters that dominate the field. I put a review unit through the paces to see if it could deliver on its ambitious Kickstarter campaign promises.
Read MoreJosh Constine / TechCrunch: How to find out if you are one of the 30M Facebook users whose account was affected by the security breach, what data was stolen, and what to do next — Are you one of the 30 million users hit by Facebook’s access token breach announced two weeks ago? Here’s how
Read MoreAlex Wilhelm / Crunchbase News: Anaplan, provider of cloud-based business planning software, closes up 40%+ on its first day of trading after raising $263.5M in its IPO at ~$2.1B valuation — The markets have been a hot mess this week, but that didn’t stop Anaplan’s IPO. Anaplan, a cloud company that helps other firms …
Read MoreNow that you know what affiliate marketing is, can you leverage its power to bolster your brand or business? Or can you make some side case as an affiliate marketer yourself? The steps are there to be followed — and you can learn how with the Affiliate Marketer course bundle, a collection that now over
Read MoreThe anonymous search engine grows as people are more and more concerned about online privacy. DuckDuckGo hits 30M daily searches as more people flock toward privacy – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJosh Constine / TechCrunch: Screenshots in Messenger’s Android code suggest Facebook is testing an “unsend” feature it promised after getting caught removing Zuckerberg’s sent messages — In April, TechCrunch broke the news that some of Mark Zuckerberg’s Facebook messages were deleted from recipients’ inboxes … Screenshots in Messenger's Android code suggest Facebook is testing an
Read MoreThe tool is reportedly being prototyped. Facebook Messenger may be getting an Unsend feature soon – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIt should be able to top the F1’s top speed of 243 mph, which is pretty bonkers. McLaren will reveal the new Speedtail hypercar on Oct. 26 – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreWinds of change on Mars could help the silent rover make contact. Best NASA hope for waking Mars Opportunity rover may be soon – CNET Source: CNet
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