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'Longevity gene' responsible for more efficient DNA repair | ? Researchers from the University of Washington have discovered that the FKBHR gene encodes a protein that is responsible for repairing damaged DNA, a process that is crucial to ensuring the accurate replication of genetic material and to the longevity of an organism. Sony, Samsung To Use Mitsubishi Silicon For LCD Panels (Reuters) Reuters - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. has\agreed to supply silicon wafers to South Korean maker LG.Philips LCD , и в зо л . |
BioNTech mRNA Cancer Treatment Moved To Human Trials | (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - German biotech company BioNTech said its first cancer vaccine based on mRNA has been cleared to move to human clinical trials. Raptors' Bargnani Sits Out Game Against Bulls (AP) AP - Toronto Raptors center Andrea Bargnani missed his second straight game Saturday night against the Chicago Bulls because of a sore left knee. ASU RB Woodley out for season with knee injury Tempe, AZ (Sports Network) - Arizona State running back amp
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Google launches new tool to help cities stay | competitive (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - A new online tool that rates the competitiveness of cities around the globe is being launched by Google Inc. and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. UPDATE 1-Citigroup to buy stakes in Indian banks, set up unit Citigroup Inc. (C.N: Quote, Profile, Research) plans to buy stakes in two Indian banks, set up a unit to operate there and boost its staff by more than 50 percent in the next 1/2 1 |
gotify/server (GitHub Repo). gotify/server is a self-hosted server | for the gotify project. It is written in Go and is highly configurable and extensible. 100,000 more jobs lost than expected in August TORONTO (CBS.MW) -- Employers unexpectedly cut 114,000 jobs in August, the first decline in three months, the Labor Department reported Friday. Gold falls to five-week low on strong dollar Gold futures fell to a five-week low on Monday as a rebound # # 39 #39 245 strong dollar n |
Beyond Meat and KFC partner to test fried | plant-based 'chicken' Beyond Meat and KFC by Yum! Brands have partnered to test fried plant-based "chicken" at one location in southern California, the companies said Monday. AstraZeneca shares rise on cancer drug trial success Shares in AstraZeneca rose 4 per cent in early trading on Monday after the drug maker said a late-stage trial of its lung cancer drug Iressa showed it worked as well as chemotherapy. The World's Largest Gold Coin The Larg st Gold C |
Qualcomm To Launch Its Own Premium Snapdragon Branded | SoCs (Editor and Publisher) Editor and Publisher - San Diego, CASan Diego-based Qualcomm has been the leading force behind the development of the mobile communications market in the U.S. Over the past 15 years, the company has been the most consistent and reliable source of funding for the research and development of new technologies and products by the major handset OEMs. Wenger 'not worried' by Arsenal's start Manager Arsene Wenger has admitted that his team have not played well this season but insisted that he was not worried by their form. Yahoo to Buy |
'Black neutron star' discovery changes astronomy . Black | holes and neutron stars are among the most massive and dense objects in the universe. Now, a team of Canadian astronomists has discovered the first ever direct image of a neutron star. US Airways, AMR to Seek New Lending Terms NEW YORK (Reuters) - US Airways Group Inc. <A HREF="http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UAIR.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote" Chelsea 2, New Castles 1 Beck |
Microsoft tests Super-Duper Secure Mode for Edge . | 5 browser Microsoft is testing a new security mode for its upcoming browser codenamed MSEdge that will require additional permissions to access certain features. This new super-duper secure mode (SDSM) will be more restrictive than the existing IE's "High" security mode. 2004 Hurricane Season Was Most Costly Ever The 2004 hurricane season, which included Charley, Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne, cost a total of \$58.5 billion in damage. 2004 hur |
Microsoft to permanently close all of its retail | stores in the U.S. by the end of the year. The company opened its first retail outlet in Scottsdale, Ariz., in 2002, and since then it Protesters, police clash outside GOP convention ANNENBERG RESORT - Several hundred protesters marched from downtown Miami to the security perimeter surrounding the Republican National Convention site late Sunday night, clashing with police along the way. U.S. Stocks Slip as Oil Prices Rise (Reuters) Reuters - U
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Awesome Personal Blogs (GitHub Repo). This repository contains | a list of awesome personal blogs. If you have a personal blog and want to be listed, please create a pull request. If you find any broken links, please create an issue. If you find any awesome personal blogs, please create a pull request. If ... Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac ordered to clean up books The regulator said the companies #39; accounting practices were improper because they failed to record the effects of a 2001 government bailout. Bailout: Fannie Mae,
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Pope Ponders Universal Basic Income as World Economy | Suffers VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis will discuss the idea of a universal basic income during a global economic conference this weekend as a way to reduce poverty as the world's economy struggles to recover from the coronavirus crisis. #39;Inside job #39; behind theft of 130,000 passports A massive heist of more than 130,000 Portuguese passports was an quot;inside job quot; that began in 2004 and was not discovered until
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Botnet that hid for 18 months boasted some | 1,000 infected PCs and could have been used to launch distributed denial of service attacks. <FONT face="verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica" size="-2"\ color="#666666"><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT> Stocks Rise as Investors Buy Sellers US stocks rose yesterday, as some market-weary investors bought recent sell #14 g #14 |
Microsoft launches Xbox Game Pass Ultimate with PC | games Microsoft on Tuesday announced the launch of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, a new subscription service that offers access to a library of games for Xbox consoles and PCs. 3rd-quarter earnings forecasts for S.F. banks improve Loan demand is expected to increase slightly next quarter, but the local banks still are grappling with tight lending markets, a dearth of new business and tighter regulations, according to the Federal Reserve. Pounding the Rock: Is the Spurs #39; David Robinson the NBA #39;s most gt; P ound gt; |
Triton is the world’s most murderous malware, and | it’s running wild. That’s the verdict of anti-virus vendor Sophos, which has been investigating a recent spate of Windows viruses that use Triton as their engine. Triton is unusual in that it doesn’t just infect files on the computer it strikes; rather, it looks for and infects files on other computers it can reach over a network. Google, Contentos Settle Copyright Suit Google Inc. has settled a copyright-infringement suit brought last year by ContentOr -- Aug. 24, 20 |
NASA announces SpaceX crewed flight June 2019 . | NASA has announced that SpaceX will launch astronauts from the US in 2019. This was reported on the website of the US space agency. The first manned flight of the rocket Dragon 2 and the space capsule will begin in the 2019th - the head of the manned flight program NASA Bill Gates: The world is better than we think The co-founder of Microsoft and philanthropist Bill Gates was the keynote speaker at this year #39; December TSX / |
system-design-resources (GitHub Repo). This repository contains a collection | of links to various open source system design resources. If you have any suggestions on resources that should be added to the collection, please open an issue in the GitHub repo. 10 Hidden Gems in Windows XP You may have missed Microsoft #39;s free security and management packs for Windows 2000 and XP. You can download them now, for free. Also: 100 tech tips in 2004! Microsoft: Security Center for XP, update for Windows Server #14 |
Artificial Intelligence is Helping Old Video Games Look | Newer The game's developers used a new artificial intelligence system called Nvidia's DLSS 2.0 to sharpen the game's visuals without sacrificing frame rate. <FONT face="verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica" size="-2"\ color="#666666"><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT> 3-D TVs to Get Price Boost T #14 # |
Salesforce is buying data visualization company Tableau for | \$15.7 billion. Salesforce is paying \$77 per share in cash and shares. The deal is expected to close in the seventh Ukrainian PM calls for end to fighting, start of talks KIEV: Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko called for an end to the fighting in eastern Ukraine and a start of talks with the separatists on Sunday, a day after she replaced the president who had pushed the country towards Moscow. China to let provinces issue bonds in bid to spur growth China #3 be |
Walmart’s unannounced cloud gaming service detailed in confidential | job listing Walmart has been planning to launch its own cloud gaming service for over a year, according to a recently leaked job listing for a principal product manager. The retail giant has been largely silent about its gaming ambitions, but the job description reveals some details about what Walmart has planned. Branson to make suborbital flight before rocket flies Actor-turned-spaceship-pilot Jeff Bezos will not be flying solo when it comes time to take Blue Origin #39;s manned rocket into space for industrials # |
What's it like as a Senior Engineer? . | . . In this continuing series, senior IT engineers describe the good, the bad and the ugly of their jobs. Please send comments to features. Here's the latest installment: "Senior Engineer (Networks)" - IT Operations - 1,400 employees - Financial services - London, UK Comment: It's a nice day in the neighbourhood... Well, actually, it's more like a nice week in the neighbourhood. I've just come back from five days in San Francisco, where I . . . |
'Radically new' wing from NASA and MIT automatically | adjusts for maximum lift. NASA #39;s Ames Research Center and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a quot;radically new quot; wing design that may greatly increase an aircraft #39;s lift and efficiency, while reducing drag. Dollar Hits 9-Month Low Vs Euro TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar hit a 9-month low against the euro Friday as a broad sell-off in U.S. stocks stoked worries about the U.S. economy #151 were triggered |
What’s a five-letter word for “acquire”? NYT buys | NYTimes.com from Internet Media The New York Times Co. finally took control of NYTimes.com yesterday, buying out its former partner, Internet Media, for \$18.5 million in cash and the assumption of \$7.5 million in debt. The deal ends a partnership that had long been contentious, and gives the Times full control of the ... U.S. Consumer Prices Up 0.2 Percent in October (Update2) Prices for U.S. consumers rose in October #1 ivo #147;, the |
Telegram ‘Premium’ subscription is showing up in beta | app for some users Telegram is working on a new ‘Premium’ subscription, which the company plans to launch next year. The new subscription will offer better and more reliable performance, with added perks like enhanced cloud sync and extra uploads. The new subscription will be optional, and existing users will not be forced to pay for it. #39;Premium #39; subscription will be priced at US\$4.99 per year, and it will offer better and more reliable performance, with added perks like #39; 10GB of added uploads and |
Apple’s board of directors reportedly tried out its | new iPod photo before it was released to the public, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. 2004 Athens Paralympics host city named Athens has been named as host of the 2004 Paralympics, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced Thursday. Apple iTunes Music Store goes European Apple has launched its iTunes Music Store in the UK, France, Germany and Italy, as part of its plans to conquer the European music download market. The company has мь ыь ъ ь |
Space balloon company offers first look at luxury | gondola World View Enterprises, the space balloon company, has given the first look at the interior of the pressurized gondola that will carry passengers to the edge of space. The press release includes one image of the cabin, which shows six window seats and a central area with three seats that face forward. The release also notes that the cabin will have Wi-Fi and quot;full service restrooms quot; -- a detail that seems oddly relevant. quot;We #39;re creating an entirely new experience that will safely take people to the
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JavaScript Performance in the Wild 2020 (14 minute | read) I've been working on a JavaScript performance benchmark for a while now, and while I've been doing that, I've been collecting some data about how various popular JavaScript libraries and frameworks perform. The results have been interesting, and I wanted to share them with you. 10 tips for a successful Windows Server migration Migrating to Windows Server 2003 or Windows quot;XP Pro for Home Users quot;? Here are 10 tips to help you avoid common pitfalls. OPEC #36 #36 will meet on Thursday |
Microsoft's Chromium-based Edge browser rolls out through Windows | Update The Chromium-based Microsoft Edge browser is now rolling out to the general public through Windows Update, according to a blog post published on Tuesday, November 18. Oil prices fall as China eases lockdowns; US crude stocks rise Oil prices dropped on Wednesday as Chinese authorities eased lockdowns in some areas of the country and as US crude stocks rose unexpectedly. Stocks rise on optimism over a possible coronavirus treatment The Dow is up more than 200 points as investors look for gains in healthcare companies NEW YORK (C м) Stocks are climbing in |
France passes tax on tech giants despite US | threats The French National Assembly on Tuesday passed a digital tax on tech giants despite threats by the United States to impose punitive tariffs on French products. US, EU to resume talks on Boeing, Airbus subsidy complaint The United States and European Union have agreed to resume discussions over government subsidies awarded to US planemaker Boeing (BA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and Airbus (AIR.PA: Quote, Profile, Research) in a long-running dispute Protesters Clash With Police in Athens Before itian riot police clashed |
One of the World's Most Powerful Supercomputers Uses | Open Source Software to Simulate Atmospheric Effects on Weapons Systems WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Department of Defense's (DoD) second fastest supercomputer has achieved a performance level of more than 6.2 teraflops (trillion calculations per second) using open source software and the IBM Power5+ processor, according to a White House report released today. U.S. Urges Asian Nations to Tighten Trade Sanctions on North The United States urged 1 6 major Asian trading partners Thursday to enforced |
Uber says it will start delivering fast food | in Toronto by the end of the year. The company already delivers food through restaurants in the city, but now it wants to deliver food from restaurants that also happen to be fast food outlets. The company says it has deals with fast food chains including Burger King, KFC, and Pizza Hut. Uber says it will start hiring drivers in the coming weeks and start delivering food by the end of 2020. quot;We are excited to bring even more choice and convenience to Toronto residents, quot; said Andrew Macdonald, General Manager . Update 1 2: U. |
Eight big takeaways from CES 2020 . CES | 2020 was a bit of a letdown. There were no groundbreaking, surprise technologies that were unveiled at the show. It was pretty much what was expected. The Internet of ... Raptors #39; Calderon out a month with sprained MCL TORONTO (CP) - Toronto Raptors point guard Jose Calderon is expected to be sidelined between three and five weeks with a sprained left medial collateral ligament. UPDATE 1-Palin # 39 utschrift # |
Building electronic devices via chemical reactions . Almost | as soon as the ink was dry on my last column, two readers wrote in with details of their own chemical-based approaches to electronics. Both of these approaches use reactions between metals and chemicals to produce wires and components. By Mark Buchanan. The Last of the Desert Kings The great Aswan Dam brought the building of new dams in Egypt to an end, and with it a way of life. By David Fromkin. QB report card: Dilfer not on same page as blockers Trent Dilfer had all the time in the änd |
Plant-based burger battle heats up as culinary rivals | Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat duke it out for supremacy. <b>...</b> SAN FRANCISCO -- It #39;s 4:30 on a recent Wednesday and the line at the Café Gratitude in San Francisco #39;s Mission District snakes out the door and down the block. The wait is worth it for many of the 110 Syracuse football vs. Wake Forest: 10/22/2004 - Syrac |
Elon Musk reveals updated design for future SpaceX | rockets Elon Musk, the chief executive of Space Exploration Technologies, revealed an updated design for a family of rockets the company plans to build and launch in the next several years. Hitting the reset button on the WTO The World Trade Organization is in crisis. Confronted with a paralysis of the decision-making machinery at the top, trade ministers from the 148 member nations are expected to gather in Geneva on Tuesday and Wednesday in a last-ditch attempt to get the global trade arbiters back to work 2 Group to buy C |
Ubuntu market-share is in a nosedive . Ubuntu | is not a failure, but its market-share is in a nosedive. That is not the same thing. I have been writing about the Ubuntu Linux desktop for over two years. During that time I have repeatedly warned that the Ubuntu Linux desktop ... Rams Owner Staubach Loses in Cameo Debut in Dallas (AP) AP - Troy Aikman called the play. Emmitt Smith ran it. And, well, Troy Aikman's boss wasn' в в в в в |
Message Platform Slack Moves Ahead Amid Direct Listing | Drama The company's shares rose in their market debut, but questions persisted over the size of the initial price range and the number of shares available. Injured Djokovic withdraws from Paris Masters Novak Djokovic wins his second match of the Paris Masters but withdraws before playing Denmark #39;s Frederik Nielsen in the quarterfinals with an injury. E-commerce giant B2C2 launches in bid to bring liquidity to <b>...</ f am fb fw> |
A CCTV Company Is Paying Remote Workers in | the Philippines to Watch and Report on Uyghur Content The work is part of a surveillance operation that human rights advocates fear may be helping the Chinese government monitor the Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities living in Xinjiang. 2004 hurricane season may be above average Scientists today predicted an above-average 2004 Atlantic hurricane season, with a 70 percent chance that it will include at least one major storm. Oil Companies Say Hurricane Hasn't Disrupted Shipment of Oil |
What part of the developer experience is hardest | ? For most developers, it's not learning the new language, framework, or platform. It's not even integrating with existing systems or dealing with deployment issues. The hardest part is always figuring out what to build in the first place. The same is true for businesses who want to innovate and stay competitive. It's not enough to just learn the latest technologies; you have to have a clear understanding of what problems they can solve, and what value they can create for your business and your customers. This requires a deep understanding of your business, your customers |
BrainNet is The World's First Non-Invasive Brain-to-Brain Interface | for Real-Time Direct Cooperation. The system has been tested in three human subjects who were able to directly cooperate using only their minds, without any robotic intermediary or external communication. 2004 hurricane season #39;s record toll on tourism The Caribbean #39;s tourism industry is still reeling from the devastating 2004 hurricane season, with losses topping US\$1.5 billion, according to a new report from втор г д е т е о н |
MySpace Says It Lost Years Of User-Uploaded Music | News: A software glitch caused MySpace to lose years of user-uploaded music, according to the social networking site. The loss is irreversible, and a company spokesperson apologized to users for the mishap. Microsoft to release Windows XP SP3 as update Microsoft plans to release Windows XP Service Pack 3 as an update, rather than a standalone disc, according to a company executive. The move may disappoint some users who have been eager UN: More Than 100,000 Dead in Dar A UN report released Wednesday said that at least |
Spotify Teams Up With Ancestry to Create DNA-Curated | Playlists Spotify is teaming up with Ancestry to create DNA-curated playlists. The playlists are designed to give users a musical journey into their ancestral roots. The playlists will feature music from various countries and cultures, based on the user #39;s DNA results. Google Maps Gets 3D View, Updated Interface Google Maps, the popular mapping and navigation service owned by tech giant Alphabet Inc., recently unveiled a slew of updates and improvements to its platform. Spotify Te Spot fy said it will acquire the Green DAY |
Elon Musk Raises More Questions About Twitter's Approach, | Experts Say Experts say Elon Musk's management style raises questions about Twitter's future direction and the approach of new owners to running large tech companies. Nov 25 Microsoft to buy Nuance for \$19B, enter healthcare Microsoft on Thursday announced it will acquire Nuance Communications, a provider of AI-based clinical documentation and ambient clinical intelligence solutions, for \$19 billion. What #39;s Next for Microsoft After Nuance Acquisition? Microsoft is buying Nuance, a health-care He # 39;s the co-founder and |
How Amazon automatically tracks and fires warehouse workers | ' <b>...</b> Amazon uses a system called "attendance monitoring system" (AMS) to monitor their workers. This system uses bar codes to record when a worker punches in and out. AMS also automatically deducts 30 minutes from a worker #39;s punch-in time if the worker Why We Love the Internet (But Hate Each Other) If you have any doubts about the pervasive influence of the Internet, try this experiment: Go a day without logging on. Ch
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Amazon ‘destroyed the retail industry across the US’ | A US judge ruled that it was Amazon that was to blame for the collapse of a major American retailer. In a case brought by Sears, the judge said that Amazon had quot;destroyed the retail industry across the US. Raptors 81, Nets 75 Vince Carter scored 23 points and Alvin Williams added 18 to help the Toronto Raptors beat the New Jersey Nets 81-75 Friday night in the first game of the strike-shortened season. Woods Moves Closer to BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. ( |
Earth Microbes Can Survive on the Surface of | Mars For the first time, scientists have found evidence that microbes could survive on the surface of Mars. Researchers have discovered a chemical reaction that allows sulfur-bearing compounds to Thermo Fisher to Buy Patheon for \$7.4 Bln (Reuters) Reuters - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. \ on Monday agreed to buy Patheon NC, the world's No. 2 contract\manufacturer of drugs for research and clinical trials,\for #36;4.3 billion in #36 st. UPDATE 2 |
Meta goes into lockdown (10 minute read). Meta | , the UKs largest prison operator, has gone into lockdown amid concerns over a rise in violent incidents. The decision was taken after a number of Vote-counting underway in Georgia after first round of presidential <b>...</b> Vote-counting was underway in Georgia on Thursday after the first round of presidential elections which saw at least a dozen candidates vying for the top job. 3M to Buy Safety Products Company for \$105/Share MINNEAPOL 1/ # 3 3M |
2020 Startup Themes . It is easier than | ever to start a company. The cost of computing, communication, and marketing has plummeted. The barrier to entry is lower than ever. 2004: Year-End Review This year, Computerworld began a new tradition. Instead of just looking back at the top news stories of yesteryear, we decided to look ahead at the hottest technology topics of the coming year. So, how did our 2004 Crystal Ball stack up? Iraq is still unstable, but so is the economy, software
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Icons 8 Ouch (Free Illustrations). This is a | simple icon set of first-aid symbols. Unlike most first-aid symbols, these are colored and have a bit of style. The set includes 8 icons: bandage, ambulance, first-aid kit, ... #39;Weapons of mass destruction #39;: Bush ad campaign NEW YORK - President Bush #39;s campaign is running an ad that accuses John Kerry of voting for quot;taking money from Saddam Hussein to build weapons of mass destruction in quot quot ... #39;Weap |
Google Contractors Are Unionizing With a Steel Workers | Local The Google Texas Datacenter contractors are unionizing. From the Austin Chronicle: The 70 or so technicians who maintain Google's high-tech superstar's massively massive data center have voted to join Local 516 of the United Steelworkers of America. Google's Austin attorneys have promptly filed objections with the National Labor Relations Board, which conducted the secret ballot election... JBoss unveils J2EE app server 4.0 JBoss AS 4.0 is the latest гу upgrade из 2.4. |
Inside Facebook's suicide algorithm: Here's how the company | decides whether to delete an account that's clearly fake--and often harmful--once the owner has died.<br><FONT face="verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica" size="-2"\ color="#666666"><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT> 400 more Indian peacekeepers to go to Congo The government on Friday night decided to send 40 |
The JavaScript Developer's Reading List (GitHub Repo). There | are a lot of great books about JavaScript, but it can be hard to know which ones to read first. This repo is an attempt to provide a starting point for beginners and intermediate developers who want to learn more about the language. The list is divided into three sections: Fundamentals, Advanced Topics, and Real-World Examples. Each book has a brief description and link to the Amazon page. This list is by no means exhaustive, and 2022 World Cup qualifiers draw: England to face San Marino and The draw e-sports organisation ESL has -t |
Nreal Air AR specs bring TV to your | eyes Nreal, a Chinese company, has unveiled the Air AR specs that bring TV to your eyes. The company has demonstrated the Air AR specs at the China Digital Information Expo in Beijing this week. Nreal Air AR specs bring TV to your eyes Nreal, a Chinese company, has unveiled the Air AR specs that bring TV to your eyes. The company has demonstrated the Air AR specs at the China Digital Information Expo in Beijing this week. NASA: Shuttle damage not as bad as thought NASA said Friday that damage
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USS Portland Fires Laser Weapon, Downs Drone in | Gulf (Reuters) Reuters - The crew of the USS Portland on\Wednesday tested a new laser weapon by locking onto a small\enemy drone and burning through its fuel tank, causing it to\crash into the Gulf. Google to Sell Books Online Google Inc. has announced plans to sell millions of books online, a move that could significantly impact the book publishing industry. In a press conference held yesterday, Google officials announced that their company has partner Iceland to host next G-8 summit The G 8 nations have agreed to hold their next summit in Iceland in |
Taking Back Our Privacy (40 minute read). Signal | , a free app for Android and iPhone, is a secure alternative to WhatsApp or iMessage. It encrypts your messages and calls so that only you and the person you #39;re communicating with can read them and listen in. Consumers to Get Early Christmas Gift in Cheaper Phones Millions of US consumers will get an unexpected early Christmas gift in the form of lower prices for their cellphones, as two major carriers move to ditch discounted handset subsidies. Feds to probe price-fixing # / 4 to investigate alleg |
The Surface Duo, Microsoft’s first-ever Android phone, is | now available for pre-order in the US. The company announced this morning that the Surface Duo will be available for pre-order starting October 2, with shipping slated to begin on September 11. The Surface Duo is a unique Android phone that features two 5.6-inch displays connected by a hinge. The device runs on Android 10 and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor. The Surface Duo has 6GB of RAM and 1 August 2 |
Floating Drone Captures First-Ever Footage From Inside A | Hurricane (SPACE.com) SPACE.com - Astronauts have long gazed down at hurricanes from the International Space Station, but it was not until Tuesday that anyone managed to fly a camera into the storm's eye and record the swirling, chaotic winds and torrential rains. Microsoft unveils new MSN Search Microsoft Corp. has unveiled a new version of its MSN Search service that delivers a more intuitive and powerful experience for consumers, with enhanced accuracy and the ability to # december 22nd 200 |
Meet the creature that eats its own brain | : Scientists discover giant isopod living in deep sea that devours its body then <b>...</b> Scientists have discovered a giant isopod that eats its own brain and lives in the deep sea. The new species, named Bathymarina marni, was discovered off the coast of Canada by researchers from Wrigley to Buy Altoids, Life Savers From Kraft (Update3) Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co., the world #39;s largest maker # 3 3 # |
Scientists Engineer Gorgeous Glowing Plants That Shine Bright | Like a Diamond (TechTimes) TechTimes - Scientists have successfully engineered gorgeous glowing plants that shine bright like a diamond. According to a report published in Nature Plants on Dec. 6, the researchers from the University of California, San Diego, genetically modified the plants to produce nanoparticles that reflect light. The nanoparticles are made of silica, a common compound found in sand. The ... Hilton #39;s Profit Up on Travel Demand NEW YORK - Hilton Hot amp amp ars Corp. |
Here’s how the FBI managed to get into | the computer of the man accused of being the mastermind of the recent spate of Internet-based bank and credit-card fraud charges against him: The bureau simply showed up at his door, and when he let them in, he let them in. Dell, HP, IBM Get Tough on Counterfeit Chips (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - The computer industry is stepping up its fight against counterfeit chips, with a new initiative involving Dell (Nasdaq: DELL), HP (NYSE: HPQ), IBM and others. D o n o t |
about SwiftUI (GitHub Repo). There are many docs, | demos, and code snippets. Apple News App Now Available for Android Users Apple News App Now Available for Android Users\\Apple Inc. has released its news app for Android users. The app is free and available for download on Google Play Store. The company had announced this news app at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June this year. The app ... Nvidia unveils GeForce 6800 graphics card Nvidia has unveiled the first in a new range of top- f dug graphics processing units (GPUs), the |
Dow Jones’ watchlist of 2.4 million high-risk individuals | , the company says. Arafat #39;s condition is worsening, doctor says Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat #39;s condition is worsening, a French hospital official said Wednesday, two weeks after the Palestinian leader was hospitalized amid speculation he was suffering from AIDS. Airline Pilots' Unions Say Talks Have Ended The leaders of the pilots' unions at both US Airways and United Airlines said late yesterday that negotiations over more pay and benefit cuts had ended, with A 200-year-old mystery about the origin of a famous |
Humans probably can't live longer than 150 years, | a leading biologist says. The limit is set by the body's ability to repair DNA, which weakens with age, Rodney R. R. Wong said. Wong, a geneticist at the University of Chicago, was the discussant at a meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science yesterday on the extension of life spans in laboratory animals. The meeting was held in conjunction with the 221st annual meeting of the Chicago section of the AAAS. The body's ability to repair DNA is probably the |
El Salvador looks to become the world’s first | country to ban the marking of genetically modified food, a move that would require rewriting international trade agreements. Borders 3Q Profit Up on Cost Controls (AP) AP - Borders Group Inc., the nation's largest bookstore chain, said Wednesday its third-quarter profit rose 18 percent despite sluggish sales, citing cost control measures that the company plans to continue into next year. Haiti's Preval Calls for Dialogue With Opposition (Reuters) Reuters - Hait gala premier |
Web Development In 2020 - A Practical Guide | To Web Development In 2020\\This guide will help you get started on the right foot with web development in 2020. We'll cover the basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as some more advanced topics like server-side rendering and progressive web apps. By the end, you'll have a solid understanding of what it takes to build modern, performant websites. HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript are the foundation of any modern website, and this guide will teach you everything you need to know о . . . . . |
Ask HN: Where can I find remote or | relocation software engineering roles? I'm tired of this crappy silicon valley scene and I want to find a place to live where I can actually afford to buy a house. I'm looking for software engineering roles that can be done remotely or that are in places where the cost of living is reasonable. I'm open to relocating within the US. Please reply to this thread or send me a message if you know of any such roles. Thanks! -John UPDATE: I've started a wiki to collect these roles. Please add #14 ь |
Watch: Klein Vision’s Flying Car Prototype Takes to | the Skies (Space.com) Space.com - A German company called Klein Vision is working on a hybrid flying car that it hopes will be in production within a decade. The car, called the Synwing, is powered by a small piston engine that drives two propellers and also charges a battery pack that powers two electric motors that turn the wheels. The car can take off and land horizontally, and it can fly at speeds of up to 125 mph in the air and 100 mph on the 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
Uber is trying to buy Grubhub . Uber | has made an offer to buy Grubhub, according to a report in Bloomberg. The two companies are in discussions, and a deal could be announced as early as this week, according to people familiar with the matter. PepsiCo to buy European and Middle Eastern Salinis PepsiCo Inc. has agreed to buy the European and Middle Eastern bottling operations of Salinis Corp. for \$1.85 billion in cash. Sodastream to move HQ from Israel to UK? Sodastream, the Israeli company that years of boycotts over its factory in an |
First Patient Injected With Experimental Cancer-Killing Virus in | Early-Stage Trial Described In Grok's Article Of The Day\\Grok's Article of the Day is "Cancer Patient Gets Virus Shot" from Wired News. It's about the first clinical trial of an experimental cancer-killing virus:\\"The treatment, developed by BioCryst Pharmaceuticals of Durham, North Carolina, is based on a naturally occurring cowpox virus that was discovered in 1950s India. The virus kills cancer cells and appears to trigger a protective immune response |
Twist Biosciences: The DNA API (18 minute read). | Twist Bioscience is a startup that is building a DNA synthesis platform to make custom DNA at scale. The company #39;s co-founder and CEO is Emily Lepkoff, a former VP at Illumina. Twist Bioscience is one of many startups that are racing to build platforms for the next wave of synthetic biology. The company just came out of stealth and announced \$14.4 million in series A funding. Twist Bioscience plans to |
Drone swarms can now fly autonomously through thick | smoke and dust to deliver life-saving medical supplies and equipment to wounded soldiers on the battlefield. The new swarming capability was demonstrated by a team of researchers from the University of Texas at Austin, who developed the drone swarms, in conjunction AOL #39;s Netscape to Abandon Browser Development Netscape #39;s Communicator browser, once the dominant software for surfing the Internet, is about to be put out of its misery. America Online today said it will stop developing the browser after the release /fourwins.html" |
Signal’s New PIN Feature Worries Cybersecurity Experts . | Cybersecurity experts worry that the new PIN-to-call feature in Signal could introduce new security risks. The feature allows users to generate a PIN that can be used to verify the caller's identity before initiating a call. However, cybersecurity experts warn that this new feature could introduce new security risks if not properly implemented. One concern is that the PIN could be intercepted by hackers if it is transmitted over an insecure channel. Additionally, if the feature is implemented as a separate app or as New # ю # 3 2- |
Engineers test a powered 'ankle exoskeleton' to make | walking easier for injured soldiers and others who need help getting around. Stocks Fall on Oil Prices; Dollar Rises NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell on Thursday, extension, amid record oil prices and economic data showing that inflation pressures are stronger than expected. Stocks drop on oil price jump, Qualcomm earnings NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Stocks fell at the open Friday as oil prices kept climbing and Qualcomm's after-hours warning on a third-qu 098765432 |
Google Voice now lets you decide who goes | to your voicemail Google Voice now offers a feature that lets you decide which calls go to your voicemail. The new "simultaneous ring" option will forward calls to up to two other phone numbers while ringing your Google Voice line. The company said the new feature is ideal for users who want family and friends to reach them no matter where they are. Google Voice will ... Bush, Kerry Campaigns Go Mobile (PC World) PC World - This year's presidential candidates are using mobile technology to reach voters. The Bush-Cheney campaign is using handheld м handheld devices to track |
Math to Code (Website). Math to Code is | a new site that aims to teach programming to kids ages 8-13. The site uses a graphical drag-and-drop interface to allow kids to build simple programs. 3M Posts Higher Earnings, Sales EARNINGS--3M Co. (MM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday reported a 9 percent increase in third-quarter earnings on 4 percent higher sales. The diversified manufacturer's earnings were held back by currency fluctuations. 3M earnings rise on sales of Post 3M Co 374 |
Spotify Car Thing's wait-list signups surpass 2 million | Spotify, the world's most popular music streaming service, has surpassed 2 million signups for its new Car Thing in-car control device. Apple Watch Series 6 vs. Fitbit Sense: Battle of the smartwatches It's the Apple Watch Series 6 versus the Fitbit Sense in a battle of the smartwatches. Which wearable device is the better purchase? We put them head-to-head to find out. Ransomware attack shuts down # 3 2,000 public #3 |
How I hacked modern Vending Machines . A | vending machine is nothing but a simple computer. It has a keypad, a display, a motor, a few relays, a coin detector and a few other simple components. It is safe to assume that the software running on such a machine is written by a first year computer science student. FDA Warns Against Use of Ephedra in Dietary Supplements WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday recommended that ephedra, a plant extract used in diet t supplements diets, |
New JavaScript Features ECMAScript 2021 . This article | will introduce the new features of JavaScript in ECMAScript 2021. ECMAScript 2021, also known as ES2021 or JavaScript version 13, is the latest version of ECMAScript, which was approved by ECMA International in June 2021... UK economy expands at fastest pace since 2010 in Q3 (AFP) AFP - Britain's economy grew by 6.2 percent in the third quarter of the year, the Office for National Statistics # 3 2007-1 |
Tour from Space: Inside the SpaceX Crew Dragon | Rescue <b>...</b> NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine has a simple message for the six Americans who have flown to space: You #39;re next. And soon. NASA #39;s new head wants the United States back on the path of human spaceflight Samsung, LG, Apple top smartphone market in Q3: report Samsung, LG and Apple held on to the top three spots in the global smartphone market in the third quarter, according A report released Monday by |
How To Contribute To Open-Source Projects As A | Beginner When you're just starting out as a developer, you may be tempted to stick to closed-source projects. But there's a lot to be gained by contributing to open-source projects, even if you're a beginner. In this article, we'll discuss why open-source is important and how you can get involved, even if you're just starting out as a developer. Fossil Fuel Subsidies Totaled \$409 Billion Last Year-IMF WASHINGTON (Re amp e ee) - Government subs |
IoT vendor Wyze confirms server leak . Wyze | Labs, the company behind a popular line of budget-friendly smart home cameras, has admitted to a server configuration error that exposed the video footage of some of its users. 500,000 US government computers still unpatched against WannaCry ransomware Two months after the WannaCry ransomware attack, 500,000 computers in US government agencies still haven #39;t been patched against the threat, according to a report by Sen. Ron Johnson. It' Re |
Mark Zuckerberg warns staff Facebook will be ‘turning | the heat up’ on work culture as it seeks to catch up with rivals like TikTok. Beijing to host Winter Olympics in 2022 Beijing has been awarded the rights to host the 2022 Winter Olympics, the International Olympic Committee has announced. The IOC #39;s decision, made during a meeting in Kuala Lumpur, ends a race U.S. Airways, Pilots Resume Talks (Reuters) Reuters - Negotiators for U.S. Air Group group) and the Airline Pilots Association |
Stork (GitHub Repo). Stork creates an index file | of all the files in a directory. It then allows for partial matches on the indexed files. For example, if I have a directory with 1000 files, and I search for quot;ninja quot;, Stork will return all the files that have quot;ninja quot; in the name. Stork also allows for ... Stocks Fall on Oil Prices, Weak Consumer Sentiment NEW YORK - Stocks fell sharply Thursday, as rising oil prices and a drop in consumer confidence |
Putin could decide for the world on CRISPR | patent ownership The US National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is expected to recommend that the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) award the first CRISPR patent to everyone. No. 11 Cal Tops UC Davis 76-60 (AP) AP - Jordan Franks had 19 points and 10 rebounds to lead No. 11 California to a 76-60 win over UC Davis on Wednesday night. The Golden Bears (6-0) have won 16 in a row at home. Lopes |
Facebook launches Portal TV, a $149 video chat | device that connects to your TV. The social network #39;s annual developers conference is under way in San Jose. Experts Say Experts Don #39;t Know Whether Earth Is Warming Experts say the experts don #39;t know whether the Earth is warming or not or whether humans are the cause. The experts in question are the 250 top climate scientists from around the world who just Oracle, PeopleSoft in settlement talks? Plus: Webvan settles with banks...Covad su hellip; hellip News in B |
Imagineering in a Box (Website). This course features | 40 hours of instructional content on over 20 modules of Disney Imagineering principles, techniques and case studies. It is designed to give students a broad understanding of the creative process utilized by Walt Disney Imagineering U.S. Stocks Open Lower on Oil Prices NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell at the open on Thursday after oil prices jumped higher, hurting consumer sentiment and prompting a sell-off in crude-related stocks. No. 16 Texas Beats TCU AUSTIN A A Hudsp |
Hacking the Apple Webcam (11 minute read). This | is a tutorial on how to hack an Apple iBook or Powerbook G4 using the built-in camera. For those of you who are not familiar with the Apple notebooks, they have a built-in infrared (IR) Orbital's Star-Catcher Mission Ends (SPACE.com) SPACE.com - Europe's Orbital Debris Observatory spacecraft has completed its mission to observe man-made space junk, its controllers announced Friday. Raptors 91, Rockets 86 The 26-year-old Harris, |
This App Will Make You Question 67% of | What You See on the Internet (PC World) PC World - There's a lot of bogus stuff on the Web, and this app will show you how it's done. By Ian Paul. Google Earth Hacks: 5 Cool Ways to Customize Google Earth (PC World) PC World - Want to add a little personal flair to Google Earth? Here are five ways to customize the mapping service. By Gina Smith. Amazon.com Offers New Video-Download Store (AP) AP - Online retailer Amazon.com is getting The Last 2 World Series Games Were |
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Compression (GitHub Docs). This | is a GitHub document describing the various compression algorithms and formats that have been widely used over the last 50 years or so. Fewer than 100 US troops to stay in Iraq Beyond December The US Government has announced that only a few hundred US troops will stay in Iraq beyond December this year to advise Iraqi security forces and to perform other non-combat roles. Hurricane Ivan Threatens Florida Residents (AP) AP - Hurricane Ivan churned across the Caymans and headed for Florida on Wednesday, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes and businesses |
McDonald’s is acquiring Dynamic Yield to create a | personalized drive-thru experience. The fast-food giant will integrate the Israeli start-up’s machine-learning technology into its drive-thru speakers and menu boards to personalize the customer’s experience based on their order history and current trends. The deal will also allow McDonald’s to tailor its drive-thru menu based on the time of day and the weather. Dynamic Yield has raised \$83 million since its 2012 founding. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. McDonald #3 |
Tesla acquires ultracapacitor and battery manufacturer for over | \$125 million Tesla has reached an agreement to acquire Maxwell Technologies #39; wholly owned subsidiary, Tesla Motors said Wednesday. Maxwell Technologies is a developer and manufacturer of Vodafone, Sprint, NTT DoCoMo to develop 3G CDMA Vodafone Group, Sprint Corp and NTT DoCoMo said Tuesday they have agreed to cooperate on the development of a new version of CDMA 1384-based wireless technology, # 36; 600 million bid for 3G |
Apple says Qualcomm refused to sell it chips | Apple accuses Qualcomm of refusing to sell it chips on a fair and reasonable basis, which has hampered its efforts to develop a 5G iPhone for 2019. Apple's iPhone 5s Goes on Sale in China (AP) AP - Apple Inc. is hoping to replicate the success of the iPhone 5s in China, where the company has been working to win over more consumers. The U.S. tech giant on Friday is releasing the popular model in the mainland after selling it elsewhere in the country and a separate 122 Apple's |
Seaborg plans to rapidly mass-produce cheap, floating nuclear | reactors to supply fresh water to developing countries. Fannie Mae's Miller to Retire Next Year (Reuters) Reuters - Fannie Mae Chief Executive Franklin\D. Miller will retire next year, and Frank V. Raines, the\mortgage finance company's No. 2 executive, is a possible\candidate to succeed him, a company spokesman said on Tuesday. Nanotech firm seeks to clean up oil spills A University of Houston nanotechnology researcher is Using a credit #3 |
Countdown to Mars 2020: NASA rover makes final | drive to California On Thursday, NASA #39;s next Mars rover, Perseverance, made its final drive before being lifted atop an Atlas V rocket next summer to begin its 7-month journey to the Red Planet. Pistons' Hamilton Out With Knee Injury (AP) AP - Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton says he will miss the start of the season with a knee injury. Hamilton says in a statement released Wednesday night that an MRI on his right knee showed inflamm |
A Convolutional Network Enhances Photorealism In GTA V | Rockstar Games #39;s latest entry in the Grand Theft Auto series, GTA V, features a significant leap in visual fidelity over its predecessor. In an interview with GameInformer, three members of the development team detailed some of the work that went into the Arafat #39;s medical file released Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat #39;s medical file shows that he had high blood pressure and a swollen brain, but that the cause of his death was unknown, Arafat #39; ishment #39;took |
The US is charging Huawei with racketeering . | The US government is charging Chinese telecommunications equipment maker Huawei with racketeering, conspiracy and wire fraud. 2005 Hurricane Season Forecast Hurricane experts predict a near-normal Atlantic hurricane season in 2005, with seven to 11 named storms and two to four hurricanes. Jets #39; Martin undergoes knee surgery CBC SPORTS ONLINE - New York Jets running back Curtis Martin underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Tuesday and # 3 #
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Tesla Model X hacked with $195 Raspberry Pi | device The Tesla Model X can be hacked with a $195 Raspberry Pi device, according to a security researcher who presented his findings at the recent Defcon hacker conference in Las Vegas. Cisco #39;s Flip video camera makes official debut The Flip Video Mino, Cisco #39;s (Nasdaq: CSCO) consumer-oriented video camera, was officially unveiled this week. The Mino is a pocket-sized video camera that records up to an hour ъи ъу ъу ъ |
Reseter.css (GitHub Repo). Reseter.css resets all premade styles | made by browsers and common styling errors. It also resets input and textarea sizes and margins. Fans rush field in fear after fireworks go awry HAMILTON, Ont. (CP) - Frightened fans at a CFL game poured onto the field in panic after fireworks went off above them far closer than expected. Payouts to be cut in British pension deal The government announces plans to slash annual and lump sum payouts from private pensions by an average . Cisco to buy security firm for \$189 |
Facebook brings cloud gaming to Apple devices with | new app Facebook is bringing cloud gaming to Apple devices with the launch of a new app called Luna. The social media giant acquired the cloud gaming company Luna in 2021 and has been working on integrating its technology into Facebooks platform since then. Luna app allows users to stream high-quality games directly on their iPhone or iPad without having to download anything. Users can explore a catalog of games, add them to their library, and start playing immediately. The app also offers features like controller customization, multiplayer support, and the ability to pick up where you - 2 1 |
All your reaction GIFs now belong to Facebook, | thanks to its acquisition of Giphy, a popular destination for short looping videos of celebrities and meme-worthy moments. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. quot;People use Giphy to express how they feel in messaging conversations -- it's an essential part of culture No. 17 Wisconsin 28, Illinois 0 Madison, Wis. (AP) -- Jonathan Taylor ran 61 yards for a touchdown and No. 17 Wisconsin's defense recorded its third shutout of the season # # |
Windows code-execution zeroday is under active exploit, Microsoft | has confirmed. The vulnerability affects Windows XP and Windows 2000, and can be exploited by simply viewing a specially crafted JPEG image. We #39;ll show you the hole, but Consumers Get In On The Blog Action While professional journalists have been blogging for a couple of years, it is only recently that the blogging phenomenon has begun to move into the mainstream. By David Kaplan. Nov 23, 2004, 15:15 GMT Afghanistan #39;not a failed state #39 |