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Puerto Rico Has Internet Again Thanks to Google’s Hi-Tech Balloons

Posted on October 24, 2017 by HeyJK
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Google’s parent Alphabet Inc. said Friday that its stratospheric balloons are now delivering the internet to remote areas of Puerto Rico where cellphone towers were knocked out by Hurricane Maria.
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Biggest drop in Facebook organic reach we have ever seen

Posted on October 22, 2017 by HeyJK
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Facebook Explore Feed is rolling out globally this week. Most people around the world can see it in their bookmarks and they can discover new content here.
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Tesla strikes another deal that shows it’s about to turn the car insurance world upside down

Posted on October 22, 2017 by HeyJK
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The new plan is called InsureMyTesla and was designed specifically for Tesla vehicles. Its benefits include replacing Teslas damaged beyond repair within one year.
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Pixel 2 tinkerers force Google’s hand: Secret custom silicon found

Posted on October 21, 2017 by HeyJK
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Previously Google has contracted major brand OEMs to produce Nexus and Pixel phones using fairly standard off-the-shelf parts. But a teardown of Google’s pricey new flagship reveals the company’s first homegrown system on a chip – and it’s currently idle.
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Facebook news feed change is death to small businesses

Posted on October 21, 2017 by HeyJK
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Everyone using Facebook pages for their business knew that Facebook’s organic reach for pages was decreasing over the years. And starting from today most of them might have realized that their reach is going go down dramatically in future.
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Volvo is the latest automaker to try and disrupt Tesla’s stranglehold on electric cars

Posted on October 21, 2017 by HeyJK
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Yes, the first Polestar product will require gasoline (it’s a high-performance luxury hybrid). But all future Polestars will be pure battery-electric vehicles, and the brand’s product plan promises serious competition for the Silicon Valley automaker — soon. 
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Get the Goods: Announcing Updates to Photoshop CC, Dimension CC, and More Today

Posted on October 19, 2017 by HeyJK
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Photoshop Friends: Every year I look forward to writing this blog post to present the results of a year’s worth of work by our Photoshop teams to deliver great new capabilities to our diverse and incredible customers.
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This Company’s Robots Are Making Everything—and Reshaping the World

Posted on October 18, 2017 by HeyJK
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The headquarters of Fanuc sit in the shadow of Mt. Fuji, on a sprawling, secluded campus of 22 windowless factories and dozens of office buildings.
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While Apple is taking away buttons, we found a way to add one.

Posted on October 18, 2017 by HeyJK
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Apple has never been afraid to take design risks. Earlier this year, Apple made headlines when it revealed a new iPhone design that left out the iconic Home button. Now, I’m all for simplification. But for the design community, every further simplification of Apple hardware keeps us on our toes.
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The ‘Secure’ Wi-Fi Standard Has a Huge, Dangerous Flaw

Posted on October 16, 2017 by HeyJK
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When you set up a new Wi-Fi network, you’re probably conditioned by now to check the “WPA2” box. You may not specifically know when or why someone advised you to do this, but it was solid advice.
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Kaspersky finds bug in Adobe Flash

Posted on October 16, 2017 by HeyJK
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(Reuters) – Cyber security firm Kaspersky Lab Inc said on Monday it identified a vulnerability in Adobe Flash that could be used to deploy a surveillance malware through a Microsoft Word document. The bug was used in an attack on Oct. 10 by a group called the BlackOasis, Kaspersky said.
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Google launches Drive File Stream to replace the Google Drive desktop app for G Suite users

Posted on October 16, 2017 by HeyJK
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Google today announced the launch of new desktop application for Google Drive users, called Drive File Stream, which is now available to G Suite customers.
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Scientists witness huge cosmic crash, find origins of gold

Posted on October 16, 2017 by HeyJK
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WASHINGTON (AP) — It was a faint signal, but it told of one of the most violent acts in the universe, and it would soon reveal secrets of the cosmos, including how gold was created.
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AI implants will allow us to control our homes with our thoughts within 20 years

Posted on October 15, 2017 by HeyJK
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Replacing Social Security Numbers Won’t Be Easy, But It’s Worth It

Posted on October 13, 2017 by HeyJK
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Privacy and security advocates have sounded the alarm for decades about the dangers of the United States’ over-reliance Social Security numbers.
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What’s Up With All That Fabric On Your Gadgets?

Posted on October 13, 2017 by HeyJK
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Earlier this year, when Microsoft showed off its new Surface Pro laptop, one part of the device stood out. The sleek tablet-PC hybrid was made, predictably, out of aluminum and glass, but its keyboard was covered in a soft-suede like fabric.
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Google is essentially building an anti-Amazon alliance, and Target is the latest to join

Posted on October 13, 2017 by HeyJK
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Google and the country’s biggest brick-and-mortar retailers have one main problem in common: Amazon. Now both sides are acting like they are serious about working together to do something about it.
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Asteroid that just buzzed Earth may not miss on return visit

Posted on October 13, 2017 by HeyJK
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The house-sized asteroid that just passed almost as close by Earth as many satellites in orbit will be back, and a future visit might lead to it taking up permanent residency here.
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Americans Will Head to Space Again Without a Russian Taxi

Posted on October 13, 2017 by HeyJK
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Since the Space Shuttle’s retirement six years ago, NASA has been buying spots aboard Russian Soyuz craft to ferry astronauts to the International Space Station.
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Cape Canaveral Events Calendar

Posted on October 9, 2017 by HeyJK
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Who is the astronaut of the day? When is the next rocket launch? Any special events coming up? Check the calendar to plan your visit.
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Show HN: Redbean – Single-file distributable web server
Firefox for iOS 32
Intercal, YAML, and Other Horrible Programming Languages
Zine machine: a compact 3D-printed block printing press
Why is the DOS path character “\”?
The Framework Laptop
How often should I rotate my SSH keys?
Show HN: Interactive real-time chemistry and fluids: water electrolysis
Google admits Kubernetes container tech is too complex
Map of my personal data infrastructure
Launch HN: Enombic (YC S20) – Create your own stock indexes
Being on Call
OpenScan Offers 10-Micron 3D Scanning on a Raspberry Pi and HQ Camera Module
Etleap (YC W13) Is Hiring a Customer Success Manager
Protest note about user privacy changes by Reddit
How We Test Concurrent Primitives in Kotlin Coroutines
IoTaWatt Open Source WiFi Electric Power Monitor
One Way to Represent Things
1,000 True Fans (2008)
DigitalOcean S-1
A Famous Black Hole Gets an Update
CP/Mish is an open source sort-of-CP/M distribution for Z80
Google Analytics: Stop feeding the beast
The Trade Effects of 3D Printing [pdf]
The future of web software is HTML over WebSockets
ISO 8601: the better date format
The GameStop Mess Exposes the Naked Short Selling Scam – The American Prospect
30k Hours (2019)
Quitting Twitter
Coinbase S-1

Engadget

See 'Solar Ash' in action for the first time in a PS5 gameplay video
Sony is reportedly shutting down Knack and The Last Guardian developer Japan Studio
'Sifu' brings stylish kung fu action to PlayStation and PC later this year
'Oddworld: Soulstorm' will really, finally hit PS4, PS5 and PC on April 6th
'Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade' arrives on PS5 June 10th
Xbox Live has been down since 3 PM, and many users can't play their games
Watch the PS4 and PS5 State of Play stream right here at 5PM ET
Twitch won't air any more of Amazon's anti-union ads
Facebook agrees to some policy changes in response to Oversight Board recommendations
'Destiny 2: The Witch Queen' expansion has been delayed until 2022
'System Shock' remake will land this summer after five torturous years
Twitter is working on a 'Safety mode' that will automatically block mean tweets
Amazon Music lands on Google TV and Android TV devices
Twitter teases new features for groups, tipping and ‘super follows’
Polestar 2 OTA update improves range and DC charging speeds

Wired

The 19 Best Deals From Winter Clearance Sales This Week
We Still Don’t Know How Well Covid Vaccines Stop Transmission
Texas’ Icy Disaster Makes the Case for Uniting the US Grid
Clubhouse Is Booming. So Is the Ecosystem Around It
Lora DiCarlo's Baci Has Plenty of Suction Power to Satisfy
California Can Now Enforce Its Net Neutrality Law
The Terrible T-Mobile/Sprint Merger Must Be Undone
How This Old-School Road Runner Learned to Love Virtual Races
The 5 Best Apps to Get Live TV Without Cable
This Smart Panel Knows Your Electrical System's Cheat Code

Apple Insider

Apple-Kia partnership not dead yet, report claims
Apple Stores now offer free sign language interpreters, Virginia location to close
Here are all of the Apple retail store openings, moves, and remodels
Apple now displays iPhone and Mac repairability scores in France
Facebook pushes 'Hey Facebook' voice recognition to Oculus Quest, Portal displays
DirecTV to become standalone company after AT&T, TPG Capital ink deal
Apple researching voice accessibility features for Siri like stutter detection
US House lays out three potential areas of change to rein in Big Tech
Lowest prices anywhere: Apple's M1 MacBook Pro dips to $1,189, plus $60 off AppleCare
Insultingly, Facebook continues to try to convince users that privacy-violating targeted ads are good
Apple releases macOS 11.2.2 to prevent certain USB-C hubs and docks from damaging some MacBook models
Apple Watch Series 6 long-term review -- Was it worth upgrading?
Sonnet reveals SxS Pro X Thunderbolt 3 Single-Slot Card Reader
iPhone 12 cycle still strong despite 'weaker demand,' analyst says
Apple TV+ 'Cherry' is a personal homecoming for directors Anthony and Joe Russo

Google Tech

Capitol Police Chief: Records Prove Backup Requests During Riot - NPR
U.S. carries out airstrike in Syria after rocket attacks - POLITICO
House passes Equality Act aimed at ending discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity - CNN
Meghan McCain calls Cuomo 'pervert who has harassed women,' demands immediate resignation - Fox News
Rachel Levine Responds to Rand Paul About Transgender Medicine - The New York Times
Biden’s chief of staff at center of controversy over White House budget pick - The Washington Post
Joe Biden speaks to Saudi Arabia's King Salman before release of Khashoggi murder report - The Guardian
Gov. Abbott gives 2 reasons why ERCOT is responsible, not a scapegoat, for storm outages - KXAN.com
McConnell would support Trump if he got 2024 Republican nomination - POLITICO
Senate confirms Jennifer Granholm as Biden's energy secretary - Fox News
EXPLAINER: Why is Facebook banning Myanmar military pages? - Associated Press
Germans Clamor for Covid Vaccines, but Shun AstraZeneca’s Offering - The New York Times
Iran's nuclear program and regional behavior should be dealt with separately, Israel tells U.S. - Axios
Australia passes news content law after battles with Facebook, Google - New York Post
GameStop short-sellers have lost $1.9 billion in just 2 days amid the stock's latest spike - Business Insider
Costco to raise hourly pay to $16 as minimum wage fight brews in Congress - NBC News
Dow futures fall 150 points after Nasdaq suffers worst one-day loss since October - CNBC
DirecTV to Become Standalone Company Through AT&T, TPG Capital Pact - Variety
Final Fantasy 7 Remake - Official PS5 Version Trailer | State of Play - IGN
A $329 Nvidia RTX 3060 was impossible to find, but you could give Newegg’s raffle a try - The Verge
Apple Releases macOS Big Sur 11.2.2 to Prevent MacBooks From Being Damaged by Third-Party Non-Compliant... - MacRumors
Subnautica: Below Zero leaving early access and launching in May - Eurogamer.net
Surveillance video shows Lady Gaga's dog walker attack, shooting as French bulldogs are taken - Fox News
Kim Kardashian's Got One Rule Regarding Kanye's Visits With Her Kids - Yahoo Lifestyle
Final Predictions for the Golden Globes: A Night Made for Streamers and Chadwick Boseman? - Variety

Tech Crunch

Bessemer Venture Partners closes on $3.3 billion across two funds
Newsela, the replacement for textbooks, raises $100M and becomes a unicorn
Daily Crunch: Twitter announces ‘Super Follow’ subscriptions
AT&T is turning DirecTV into a standalone company
Orca wants to give boating navigation its ‘iPhone moment’
DigitalOcean’s IPO filing shows a two-class cloud market
Crypto company Anchorage raises $80 million after getting federal banking charter
Twitter’s ‘Super Follow’ creator subscription takes shots at Substack and Patreon
Stoke Space aims to take reusable rockets to new heights with $9M seed
Robotics roundup
Sergey Brin’s airship aims to use world’s biggest mobile hydrogen fuel cell
Register for TC Sessions: Justice for a conversation on diversity, equity and inclusion in the startup world

Slashdot

Nikola Stops Work on Electric Watercraft and ATV Projects
Smart TVs Running Google TV Will Have a 'Basic' Option
Valve Has To Provide Some Steam Sales Data To Apple, Judge Says
Google Pledges Changes To Research Oversight After Internal Revolt
Facebook Is Considering Facial Recognition For Its Upcoming Smart Glasses
Electronic Arts Cancels 'Gaia' Game After Years in Development
Amazon Gives Code.org $15 Million To 'Reimagine' Advanced Placement CSA
PlayStation is Winding Down Sony Japan Studio
Twitter Announces Paid Super Follows To Let You Charge For Tweets
Lawmaker Proposing 'Grand Theft Auto' Ban Says Video Game Contributes To Carjackings
Facebook, WhatsApp and Twitter Face New Rules in India
Australia Passes Law To Make Google, Facebook Pay for News
Nvidia Made $5 Billion During a GPU Shortage and Expects To Do It Again in Q1
iRobot Says It'll Be a Few Weeks Until It Can Clean Up Its Latest Roomba Software Update Mess
Toshiba Unveils World's First FC-MAMR HDD: 18 TB, Helium Filled

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