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- U.S. stocks slip as Apple has its worst loss in more than 4 years a month ago – The S&P 500 index slid 17.31 points, or 0.6 per cent, to 2,723.06. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 109.91 points, or 0.4 per cent, to 25,270.83.
- Hundreds of Google employees walk out to protest million-dollar settlements for sexual harassers a month ago – Hundreds of women (and allies) have walked off their jobs at Google around the world on Thursday, in protest of settlements given to men accused of sexual harassment and misconduct – including one of over $90 million.
- Alexa, who killed these women? U.S. judge orders Amazon to provide Echo’s audio files 19 days ago – In hopes of solving a double homicide case, a judge is turning to Amazon's Alexa, who may have captured the chilling moment two women were killed in a New Hampshire home.
- How a B.C. Instagram influencer lost 42,000 followers from hack and fought to get them back 20 days ago – A social media influencer who was recently hacked on Instagram is sharing her frustration with the social networking site over its lack of customer support.How a B.C. Instagram influencer lost 42,000 followers from hack and fought to get them back 20 days ago – A social media influencer who was recently hacked on Instagram is sharing her frustration with the social networking site over its lack of customer support.
- U.S. markets decline sharply as Apple headlines tech stocks rout 20 days ago – Major U.S. stock indexes dropped about 2 percent or more. Indexes were weighed down by a 5.0 percent slump in index heavyweight Apple, after an iPhone parts supplier cut its outlook.
- What is blockchain? Everything you need to know about the technology 11 days ago – Many mistake blockchain for bitcoin. While this was its original purpose, blockchain has evolved far beyond the realm of digital currency.What is blockchain? Everything you need to know about the technology 11 days ago – Many mistake blockchain for bitcoin. While this was its original purpose, blockchain has evolved far beyond the realm of digital currency.
- ‘Barbaric use of technology’: South Sudanese child bride auctioned off on Facebook 11 days ago – Ten-thousand dollars, 500 cows and three cars: that was the winning bid for a South Sudanese child bride who was auctioned off into marriage by her father — on Facebook.
- Amazon removes app after Santa threatens children with death 13 days ago – A woman in England was outraged last week when she discovered Santa Claus threatening to look for, and kill, her children via a Kindle app.
- 3 more Mars landers planned to follow NASA’s InSight in 2 years a day ago – InSight — the eighth successful Martian lander — should be wrapping up two years of digging and quake monitoring by the time rovers arrive from the U.S., Europe and China.
- Microsoft rises above Apple as world’s most valuable public company 2 days ago – Microsoft’s big bet on cloud computing is paying off as the company has surpassed Apple as the world’s most valuable publicly traded company.
- Facebook accused of discriminating against black people – why diversity isn’t just an HR problem 4 days ago – Black people are “one of the most engaged demographics” on Facebook -- but the way they're treated shows a disconnect, one former employee says
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- First 8K Satellite TV Broadcasts Have Begun In Japan - Ubergizmo a day ago – First 8K Satellite TV Broadcasts Have Begun In Japan UbergizmoThe world's first 8K TV channel has kicked off with masterpiece '2001: A Space Odyssey' TechSpotStanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey to be shown in 8K for the first time The IndependentView full coverage on Google News
- Fallout 76 Players Upset Over ‘Power Armor Edition’ Bag Switcheroo - Ubergizmo a day ago – Fallout 76 Players Upset Over ‘Power Armor Edition’ Bag Switcheroo Ubergizmo"Fallout 76" Could Face Class Action Lawsuit? Dark HorizonsNo, Bethesda Didn't Send the Power Armor Edition Bag to Influencers TechRaptorFallout 76 players banned for life following in-game homophobic attack Gay Star ...
- We drove an all-new $32,000 Subaru Forester SUV to see if it can compete with Honda, Toyota, and Nissan — here's the verdict - Business Insider 14 hours ago – We drove an all-new $32,000 Subaru Forester SUV to see if it can compete with Honda, Toyota, and Nissan — here's the verdict Business InsiderWe drove an all-new Subaru Forester SUV to see if it can compete with Honda, Toyota, and Nissan — here's the verdict Business Insider AustraliaView full c...
- Attack of the small screens: Africa eyes mobile gaming boom - AFP news agency 14 hours ago – Attack of the small screens: Africa eyes mobile gaming boom AFP news agency
- PS4 New Releases This Week: December 4, 2018 - - Just Cause - PlayStation LifeStyle 9 hours ago – PS4 New Releases This Week: December 4, 2018 - - Just Cause PlayStation LifeStyleWhy You Should Buy a PlayStation Vita in 2018 Tom's GuidePS Plus December 2018: Great PS4 games news ahead of PlayStation Plus release ExpressView full coverage on Google News
- Microsoft surpasses Apple as most valuable public company - Honolulu Star-Advertiser 9 hours ago – Microsoft surpasses Apple as most valuable public company Honolulu Star-AdvertiserMicrosoft Number One But Apple Will be Back on Top Monday With US-China Trade Deal Next Big FutureWeekend Hot Topic, part 2: Rating the current generation of consoles MetroMicrosoft topples Apple, returns to the ...
- By Combining Two Emotes, You Can Get the Fortnite Scorecard to Show a “0” - VGR.com 7 hours ago – By Combining Two Emotes, You Can Get the Fortnite Scorecard to Show a “0” VGR.com'Fortnite' Player Discovers Secret Emote Combo That's Sure to Tilt Enemies Comicbook.comView full coverage on Google News
- [Update: Google statement] 2019 is your last year to use Google Hangouts if you haven’t moved on already - 9to5Google 7 hours ago – [Update: Google statement] 2019 is your last year to use Google Hangouts if you haven’t moved on already 9to5GoogleGoogle To Discontinue Its Hangout Application By 2020 ABP NEWSGoogle might bring Hangouts Meet, Chat to consumers Android CommunityWeekend poll: Do you still use Google Hangouts? ...
- Random: Super Smash Bros. Fan Makes The Ultimate Custom Game Manual You Can Print Out - Nintendo Life 29 minutes ago – Random: Super Smash Bros. Fan Makes The Ultimate Custom Game Manual You Can Print Out Nintendo LifeSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate Doesn't Ship With A Manual, So A Fan Made One For Everyone To Print Kotaku‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’ Guest DLC Characters Will ‘Surprise’ Fans Comicbook.comTop New Ga...
- Hotel chain offers an Instagram ‘sitter’ who will post photos for you - Digital Trends 2 hours ago – Hotel chain offers an Instagram ‘sitter’ who will post photos for you Digital TrendsInstagram helpers give travellers a perfect trip | News The TimesView full coverage on Google News
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- Nintendo to ease its draconian rules for YouTubers and livestreamers 4 days ago – Nintendo today announced it’d be winding down its Creators Program, which had long been a headache for YouTubers and streamers who’d tried to use footage of the company’s games in their videos. Now it’s got a fresh set of rules that are much more beneficial to the community — indicating the compa...
- Report: Microsoft is planning a modular Surface monitor and PC for 2020 4 days ago – Ever since Microsoft announced the Surface Studio back in 2016, fans have had one question: Why not release the monitor separately? After all, the computer’s guts weren’t anything particularly impressive – outdated even when they were released in fact – and pretty much all of the innovation was i...
- Farewell to CeBIT: The most hated tech trade show ever? 4 days ago – Yesterday, it was confirmed that CeBIT, the legendary German tech trade show, had closed its doors permanently. We are very sorry but it’s true: CEBIT Hannover to be cancelled. More information here: https://t.co/oxiaNLrq9b pic.twitter.com/1kg7wvFD1w — CEBIT (@cebit) November 28, 2018 CeBIT was a...
- Elon Musk won’t smoke weed and drink whiskey on a podcast again, says NASA admin 3 days ago – Following Elon Musk’s recent appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast – during which he smoked weed and drank whiskey while on the air – NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine said the SpaceX CEO promised him he will not behave inappropriately in public again. Bridenstine has every right to be concerned; Sp...
- SwiftKey adds a surprisingly handy search bar to its Android keyboard 3 days ago – I’ve been switching between Google’s Gboard and SwiftKey for the past couple of years as my default Android software keyboard, because both of them offer compelling features. However, I’m partial to SwiftKey because of its arrow keys for moving around text – and I now have another reason to stick...
- How to get a job working with artificial intelligence/machine learning 3 days ago – Artificial intelligence is one of the most exciting and attractive fields to get into. The global machine learning (ML) market is estimated to grow from $1.4 billion in 2017 to $8.8 billion by 2022. AI is projected to create 2.3 million related jobs by 2020, according to Gartner. The average sala...
- Join the fight — become an ethical hacker with this $39 master class 3 days ago – The job market for a trained hacker is expected to rise by almost 30 percent by 2026. That should be enough incentive to make you consider your options, like training with The 2019 Ethical Hacker Master Class course bundle. This package is on sale right now for thousands off its regular price, ju...
- Microsoft’s new Office logos are a beautiful glimpse of the future 2 days ago – Microsoft was one of the pioneers of the current trend of flat design, but recently the company has been evolving its aesthetic into something a bit more three-dimensional. Last year, it unveiled its new approach, called Fluent design, adding depth, lighting, motion, and more to its aesthetic. Fl...
- Streamlabs CEO describes building monetization tools for Twitch & YouTube 2 days ago – As streamers have grown from being scrappy amateurs to professionals, the tools that facilitate their careers have undergone a similar evolution. While several of the tools are integrated into the streaming platforms themselves, successful streaming relies, to an almost astonishing degree, on thi...
- EU unicorn CTO shares his secret to hyper-growth scaling 28 minutes ago – When I first joined BlaBlaCar as CTO, more than a decade ago, the European tech startup scene was on the edge of a revolution. I was joining a small team and excited to leave my job as a mobile development manager to work on the platform full-time. The technological needs of a fast-growing busine...
- Report: Apple AirPods may get wireless charging in 2019, and a new model in 2020 34 minutes ago – Apple may update its truly wireless AirPods earbuds with support for wireless charging in the first quarter of 2019, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Apple is said to have chalked out big plans for its AirPods in the near future: analyst Ming-Chi Kuo noted that the company is expected to update...