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PetaPixel - 9 Aug 2017 19:10Some Apple Park Employees Said to Be Dissatisfied With Open Office Design
Mac Rumors - 9 Aug 2017 16:02
During a new episode of The Talk Show on Daring Fireball, John Gruber touched on the topic of the open floor plans that Apple has implemented within its new campus, Apple Park. Unlike office spaces at One Infinite Loop a...
Fired Google engineer files complaint, weighs legal options
ABC News - 9 Aug 2017 02:03
A former Google engineer who was fired over a memo he wrote about gender differences says he's exploring all his legal options and has already filed a labor complaint over his treatment
Mozilla and fact-checker engine join fight on fake news
Phys.org - 9 Aug 2017 17:01
Mozilla, the non-profit which runs the Firefox internet browser, said Wednesday it was launching a drive against "fake news" as fact-checking software backed by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar got its first run-out in public...
Facebook bans "cloaking" of spam sites that fool filters
TechCrunch - 9 Aug 2017 17:00
“Cloaking” sounds sci-fi but it’s actually a trick used today by spammers to show content moderators or search engine spiders an innocent looking version of their site while real visitors just see ads and scams. Fo...
Harris pivots from hosted payloads to small satellite
Space News - 9 Aug 2017 06:36
The company that played a leading role in promoting hosted payloads and sold excess space on Iridium Communications satellites, is turning its attention to small satellites "because that's where the market is." SpaceNews...
U.S. Space Command develops operational concepts for waging war in orbit
Space News - 9 Aug 2017 05:57
For the U.S. Air Force Space Command, the question is no longer if war is battle zone, but how to fight it. SpaceNews.com
What are the pros and cons of being a self-driving car engineer?
ReadWrite - 9 Aug 2017 05:10
"Self-driving car engineer" is one of the latest buzzwords in the market. Many engineers are leaving their current job as they want to contribute to the autonomous car space or secure their future by working on cutting-e...
Firefox 55 brings WebVR, faster search, and a thousand tabs
Slash Gear - 9 Aug 2017 03:41
A lot of people already live in their browsers, but there are still some things that browsers, even with advanced technologies, aren't able to do. That's especially true with applications and use cases that require sophi...
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki speaks out on anti-diversity memo
Slash Gear - 9 Aug 2017 17:00
YouTube chief executive Susan Wojcicki has spoken out about the Google anti-diversity memo, branding as “pervasive” the sexism in the tech industry. Writing in an op-ed for Fortune, Wojcicki describes her experience ...
Disney's stock dips as streaming push unnerves some investors
Reuters - 9 Aug 2017 16:49
(Reuters) - Walt Disney Co's shares fell 5 percent on Wednesday to their lowest in eight months as investors doubted whether the world's biggest entertainment company can succeed with its plan to launch its own streaming...
Hackers cyberattack companies for economic and personal gain
TechRepublic - 9 Aug 2017 16:38
With cyberattacks gaining speed each day, being aware of weaknesses in your company's infrastructure is even more important. Here's why hackers are targeting your companies.
JAXA postpones third Michibiki satellite launch due to weather
Space News - 9 Aug 2017 16:37
Weather has caused a one-day delay in the launch of a Japanese navigation satellite. The Japanese space agency JAXA said the launch of its third Michibiki satellite has been postponed one day to Friday because of poor we...
iPhone 8 facial recognition could fix the notification frustration
Slash Gear - 9 Aug 2017 16:12
Those of you who have been following iPhone 8 rumors will know that the device is said to offer facial recognition features. This, potentially, offers a couple of benefits: it allows users to keep their phone more secure...
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Photography Blog - 9 Aug 2017 15:00Government scientist claims retaliation for speaking out about climate change
CBSNews - 9 Aug 2017 06:14
Government scientist Joel Clement spoke about climate change in July at the United Nations. Six days later, he was assigned to a new job. Clement claims the reassignment was retaliation, and he responded with a whistlebl...
Review: Lens Distortions (Photoshop Actions and Apple iOS App)
The Phoblographer - 9 Aug 2017 06:00
Lens Distortions arguably solves the problems that I've been having with photography for a while now: a clinically engineered lack of character into lenses that results in a sterile image which therefore doesn't make me ...
Facebook pulls the plug on teen-focused network Lifestage - CNET
CNET - 9 Aug 2017 05:47
The teen-only social network aimed to rival Snapchat when it was launched a year ago.
Singtel to launch IoT network across Singapore by this fall
ReadWrite - 9 Aug 2017 04:24
Singtel, the largest mobile network operator in Singapore, has unveiled plans to launch a nationwide Internet of Things (IoT) network for enterprise customers. The network will support CAT-M1 and narrowband-IoT (NB-IoT) ...
FBI account of tracking and arresting an online 'sextortionist' is grimly satisfying
TechCrunch - 9 Aug 2017 04:11
Tales of internet trolls and worse things are common to hear about — that is, if you’re not experiencing their effects yourself, as many are. But while those stories often end in the victim uselessly soliciting the h...
Leaked Documents Show The New Nissan Leaf Is Cheaper, Less Powerful Than The Tesla Model 3 And Chevy Bolt
Gizmodo - 9 Aug 2017 03:47
As other automakers and electric-minded newcomers continue to take a swing at replacing the everyday commuter car with something powered solely with batteries, Nissan seems to be interested in staying in a smaller part o...
iPhone 8 mass production will kick off in mid-September
Slash Gear - 9 Aug 2017 02:46
Production of the iPhone 8 will start in mid-September, according to a recently surfaced analyst’s research note, with the anticipated handset launching alongside the iPhone 7s next month. Though the anniversary editio...