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Lake Michigan May Get Its First-Ever Tropical Cyclone Tonight
Gizmodo - 31 May 2018 00:05
The early start to hurricane season continues with what could be the first landfalling tropical cyclone to make it to Lake Michigan on record.
How to market your SMB with local events
ZDNet - 31 May 2018 21:03
David Galownia, CEO and president of Slingshot, explains how hosting events at the its Louisville, KY office has helped the software development company reach new customers, strengthen current client relationships, and g...
Routing-protocol breach of US cellular carrier exposed customer data
Ars Technica - 31 May 2018 00:05
40-year-old SS7 is being actively used to track user locations and communications.
Spotify CEO on new content policy: 'We rolled this out wrong'
Engadget - 31 May 2018 17:17
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek admitted the service handled its policy to limit promotion for artists based on their conduct poorly. "We rolled this out wrong and could have done a much better job," Ek said at the Code Conference...
Telegram CEO Says Apple Has Been 'Preventing' iOS App Updates Since Russia's Ban in April
Mac Rumors - 31 May 2018 17:15
In April, the Russian government banned secure messaging app Telegram and this month asked Apple to remove it from the iOS App Store completely in the country, citing the potential for terrorist communication via the app...
Warren Buffett almost invested $3 billion in Uber because he's a fan of new CEO
USA Today - 31 May 2018 02:05
The talks earlier this year fell through after the investor asked for favorable terms for his $3 billion investment, according to reports.
Apple vs Google is officially the 21st century Coke vs Pepsi
BGR - 31 May 2018 02:00
When marketing professors used to teach about the value of branding, Coke and Pepsi were the classic examples. You have a very similar product that, thanks largely to marketing and business acumen, brings in wildly diffe...
The California Senate voted to restore net neutrality, but don't celebrate just yet
BGR - 31 May 2018 01:31
In a vote today, the California Senate approved state-level net neutrality rules to replace the ones that the Federal Communications Commission voted to overturn late last year. The new rules are arguably stricter than t...
This crypto-mining Asus motherboard supports 20 GPUs, because 19 wasn't enough - CNET
CNET - 31 May 2018 01:14
How to feed the Asus H370 Mining Master? Three power supplies, of course.
Apple looking to hire 3D UI engineer, likely for rumored augmented reality glasses
9 to 5 Mac - 31 May 2018 00:39
Apple is continuing its hiring efforts related to augmented reality and virtual reality, according to a job posting discovered by 9to5Mac. The company today has posted a new job listing for a 3D UI Frameworks Engineer, a...
Facebook is turning off teens
Slash Gear - 31 May 2018 23:22
Facebook, once the dominate social network, is struggling to earn and retain teenage users, according to Pew Research Center. The organization found that Facebook ranks in the fourth popularity slot among teens, falling ...
Something Completely Unexpected Happened to the First Settlers of South America
Gizmodo - 31 May 2018 21:15
As the last Ice Age was coming to an end, and as the first settlers arrived in North America, two distinct populations emerged. One of these groups would eventually go on to settle South America, but as new genetic evide...
Antifungal drug eliminates sleeping bowel cancer cells in mice
Science Daily - 31 May 2018 20:29
An antifungal medication, commonly prescribed for toenail infections, could help eliminate dormant cells within bowel tumors, according to new research.
DARPA to begin new effort to build military constellations in low Earth orbit
Space News - 31 May 2018 17:17
DARPA plans to award $117.5 million in contracts over three phases to up to eight bus or payload suppliers. SpaceNews.com
Apple key to more universally compatible USB Braille display standard
AppleInsider - 31 May 2018 17:12
The USB Implementers Forum backed by Apple announced a new interface standard for braille displays, which will simplify development and bring down costs for the blind dramatically.
Apple's Intel Engineer Hiring Spree
The Mac Observer - 31 May 2018 17:10
Apple has been busy hiring away engineers from Intel and other tech companies in Oregon for its own hardware engineering lab in the state. More than 20 people have been hired so far, and The Oregonian says job listings i...
Even the smaller Google Pixel 3 looks incredible in these renders
BGR - 31 May 2018 17:09Planets on Parade: Saturn at Opposition 2018
Universe Today - 31 May 2018 17:06
We're in the midst of a parade of planets crossing the evening sky. Jupiter reached opposition on May 9th, and sits high to the east at dusk. Mars heads towards a fine opposition on July 27th, nearly as favorable as the ...
Judge Tosses Kaspersky Lab Suits Against US Government Ban
Dark Reading - 31 May 2018 17:04
A US judge dismisses two lawsuits filed by Kaspersky Lab, which argued the US government ban on its products was unconstitutional and caused undue harm.
Bloomberg: MacBooks and iPads not coming at WWDC, redesigned Apple Watch will work with same bands
9 to 5 Mac - 31 May 2018 17:03
Bloomberg has published its roundup of what to expect at WWDC next week, and included are notable details about what not to expect from Apple on Monday. Specifically, new Macs and iPad Pros aren’t expected to debut lik...
MIT's Leading the Pack With This Cool New Autonomous Drone Tech
Singularity Hub - 31 May 2018 17:00
Any Star Wars fan knows that the chances of successfully navigating an asteroid field are approximately 3,720 to 1. The odds are probably significantly higher against today's autonomous drones, which fly quite a bit slow...
Super Smash Bros. on Nintendo Switch: Everything we know - CNET
CNET - 31 May 2018 17:00
Early speculation, potential features and inklings about Inklings for the first Super Smash Bros. on the Switch.