Facebook is loosening its ban on ads related to blockchain and cryptocurrency as it reportedly ramps up its own efforts with those technologies.
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Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Uber to price IPO at or below midpoint of target range: Source
Uber will price its IPO at the midpoint of its target range or below a source told CNBC.
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Match stock soars on strong subscriber growth and CEO says it's largely because of Tinder
Ginsberg was also excited to talk about Hinge. "We've seen tremendous traction with Hinge ... and real word-of-mouth marketing,"
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Working hypothesis: From space deliveries to dirty money
Sorting the week’s supernovae from the absolute zeros
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Kansas Students to Speak with NASA Astronaut Aboard Space Station
Students from Kansas will have an opportunity this week to speak with a NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station who also hails from the Sunflower State.
May 08, 2019
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Microsoft touted something called the Power Platform at its big event this week — here's what it is
On Monday Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella put a spotlight on the company's Power Platform, a group of products for customizing cloud apps.
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Move over, silicon switches: There's a new way to compute
Researchers have introduced a voltage-controlled topological spin switch for logic and memory devices, such as computer hard drives, that now use nanomagnetic mechanisms to store and manipulate information. Unlike silicon transistors, these devices require no energy to maintain their magnetic state: Energy is needed only for reading and writing information....
Lyft sinks after reporting a big loss, but analysts still see a promising path to profitability
Shares of Lyft fell after the company issued its first earnings report as a public company, but analysts still see opportunity ahead.
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InSight Sees Drifting Clouds on Mars
NASA's InSight Mars Lander used its Instrument Context Camera beneath the lander's deck to image these drifting clouds at sunset on the Red Planet.
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Mini-centrifuge for simpler study of blood cells opens new organ-on-chip possibilities
Micro-device to enable tailored experiments in drug development and disease research via new 'organ-on-chip' systems.
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How to force Google to automatically delete the information it saves about what you do online
Google has a new feature that will automatically delete the data it has on how you use its apps and what you do on the web.
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Tesla founder works these many hours per week to keep the company alive
Elon Musk works more than 90 hours a week because he thinks if he does not, his Electric Vehicle (EV) company Tesla would die, as per a report.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2VVKS...
Instagram to get appeal option for taking down posts
Combining human reviewers as well as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Facebook-owned photo-messaging app Instagram is planning to roll out a new feature that would let users appeal to take down controversial content and allow them to request a review of any content that was taken down, all from within the app.
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PUBG Mobile Gets a Baahubali-Inspired Indian Warrior Outfit, Now Available With Limited Time Discount
PUBG Mobile is offering players a Baahubali-inspired character costume, which is now available to purchase with a limited time discount.
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Mystery of texture of Guinness beer: inclination angle of a pint glass is key to solution
Researchers demonstrated that the texture-formation in a pint glass of Guinness beer is induced by flow of a bubble-free fluid film flowing down along the wall of the glass, a world first. This phenomenon is found to be analogous to roll waves commonly observed in water sliding downhill on a rainy day.
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Collision-detecting suitcase, wayfinding app help blind people navigate airports
Researchers say a smart suitcase that warns blind users of impending collisions and a wayfinding smartphone app can help people with visual disabilities navigate airport terminals safely and independently.
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Google CEO takes a jab at Apple's security pitch: 'Privacy cannot be a luxury good'
Google CEO Sundar Pichai is positioning the company's new products to fit the privacy zeitgeist while undermining Apple's messaging.
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Microsoft's Edge Browser for Mac Leaks Online, Canary and Developer Builds Available to Download
Microsoft’s Edge browser leaks online, early builds available to download.
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Fast radio bursts: We're finally decoding messages from deep space
Strange signals from space called fast radio bursts have confused astronomers for years. A new wave of observations looks set to solve the mystery
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Google cracks down on ads tracking you across the web, and advertisers are preparing for the worst
This seems to be a move on Google's part to show users it's a proponent of consumer privacy.
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Instagram to Get In-App Appeal Option for Post Takedowns
Instagram is planning to let users appeal a takedown of controversial content and allow them to request a review of any content that was taken down, all from within the app.
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Google Maps Augmented Reality Walking Directions Now Rolling Out to Pixel Phones Globally
Google is doing a staged rollout for AR walking navigation in Google Maps on Pixel phones now.
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New Android App Aims to Tackle Cyber Insecurity in Developing World
A new free Android app is seeking to dramatically improve security for smartphone users in the developing world.
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Stability may return to telecom market by fourth quarter of 2019: COAI
The telecom operators will look at getting more offerings like content, e-commerce and financial services aggregated onto their networks to enhance revenue streams and arrest declines in topline and bottomline, he said.
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Google's Privacy Promises at I/O 2019 Don't Sway Many Experts
Google announced new privacy tools Tuesday intended to give people more control over how they're being tracked on the go or in their own home.
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Tencent's PUBG won't get 'chicken dinner' in China
Tencent Holdings Ltd on Wednesday shut down its test version of global blockbuster "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds" in China and shifted users to a similar, more patriotic video game which, unlike PUBG, has regulatory approval to generate revenue.
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Siemens to cut 10,000 jobs
The company said late Tuesday that it would spin off its division that makes power turbines to increase the division's entrepreneurial freedom.
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Google Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL Reportedly Lack Support for In-House Daydream VR Platform
Google’s new Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL phones are reportedly incompatible with the company’s own Daydream VR platform.
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Facebook chooses London as base to develop WhatsApp's mobile payments service
WhatsApp will ramp up hiring, taking on 100 new software engineers for its payments platform.
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Facebook selects London as hub for WhatsApp Payments
Before it launches WhatsApp Pay in India, Facebook has selected London as base for the global roll-out of its digital payments service on the mobile messaging platform.
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As Uber Gears Up for IPO, Many Indian Drivers Talk of Shattered Dreams
Former Uber India executives say incentives were sharply cut in early 2017 because of growing pressure from the US head office to improve financial performance ahead of an initial public offering (IPO).
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PUBG Mobile Pulled by Tencent From China as Regulatory Approval Proves Elusive
Tencent said in November 2017 it would bring the gory game to China, and gave it a socialist makeover to meet stringent government rules.
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Uber drivers set to protest around the world ahead of the company's $90 billion IPO
Drivers are also expected to stage protests against Uber and Lyft in at least eight cities around the U.S., including New York, Chicago and San Francisco.
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WhatsApp Payments Hub to Be Set in London by Facebook: Report
Facebook has reportedly selected London as base for the global rollout of its digital payments service on the mobile messaging platform.
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Apple Teams Up With SAP to Help Clients Develop iPhone Business Apps
Business software maker SAP and Apple are teaming up to help clients develop their own mobile business applications using Apple's machine-learning technology.
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Apex Legends Coming to Mobile Platforms, EA Says
EA said it was in advanced talks to bring its Apex Legends to China and launch a mobile version.
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Google Expanding One-Tap Access to Account Settings to Search, Maps, YouTube, More Apps
Google is making it easier to reach Google Account settings from its various products on mobile devices.
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Spotify Turns the Anti-Apple Volume Up to 11
Spotify Technology wants the European Union to probe Apple over the 30 percent cut of paid subscriptions that it takes from App Store vendors.
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Google Maps, Search Getting an Incognito Mode, Company Vows Greater User Privacy
At Google I/O 2019, Google emphasised new privacy settings in products like search, maps, thermostats and updated mobile phone software.
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Huawei CFO's extradition case: Everything you need to know
Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou's fight against extradition to the U.S. continues on Wednesday as she takes one step in what could be a long and drawn out process.
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WhatsApp Ending Support for Windows Phone on December 31, UWP App Tipped to Arrive
WhatsApp on Tuesday updated its mobile device support blog post, and announced that it is ending support for the Windows Phone platform on December 31, 2019.
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Oracle is laying off more than 900 people in China, reports say
U.S. database and cloud computing company Oracle is planning to lay off more than 900 people from its China operations, local media reported, citing an internal announcement Tuesday morning.
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Hackers steal over $40 million worth of bitcoin from one of the world's-largest crypto exchanges
Binance warned that "hackers may still control certain user accounts and may use those to influence prices" but said it would cover the incident "in full," meaning users' funds would not be affected.
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How to get unlimited storage on Google Photos
The real question is how to get unlimited storage. Follow our step-by-step guide.
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Microsoft Build 2019: Chromium-Based Edge Gets New Features, Cortana Gets Custom Skills for Enterprises, and More
Microsoft Edge based on Chromium OS is also getting three levels of privacy in Microsoft Edge, namely Unrestricted, Balanced, and Strict.
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Firefox 66.0.4 Rolled Out With Fix for Disabled Add-Ons Issue
Mozilla has started rolling out an update for its desktop, Android, and ESR (extended support release) versions over a bug that prevented existing and new add-ons from running or being installed on the Firefox browser.
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EU to Investigate Apple Over Spotify's Competition Claims: Report
European Union has decided to investigate Spotify's allegations accusing Apple of unfairly hindering its rivals and favouring Apple Music.
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Ratan Tata Invests in Ola Electric as a Part of Series A Round
Ratan Tata is also an early investor in ANI Technologies - Ola's parent company.
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Airtel TV Now Available on Web With Live TV Support
Airtel TV app offers as many as 373 channels and up to 10,000 movies for its viewers.
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Uber, Lyft Drivers in US to Strike Ahead of Uber IPO
Uber’s drivers in multiple US cities will go on strike this week shortly before the ride-hailing company goes public to protest what they view as unfair employment condition.
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Lyft riders in Phoenix will soon be able to hail Waymo driverless cars
Lyft riders in Phoenix will soon be able to hail Waymo driverless cars
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Google CEO says 'work on privacy and security is never done' as company adds privacy features
Google CEO Sundar Pichai said the company is adding privacy features to Google Maps and giving users more control over data storage.
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Android Q Beta 3 With Dark Theme Announced, New Features Revealed, and More From I/O 2019
Android Q Beta 3 was announced at Google I/O 2019, and new Android features were also detailed.
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Google Assistant Becoming 10 Times Faster, Duplex for Web, and More I/O Announcements
Google showcased the next-generation Google Assistant, Assistant driving mode, Assistant support in Waze, a more personal Assistant, and more at Google I/O 2019. Additionally, Google also revealed that it is bringing Assistant’s Duplex feature to the Web.
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Here are Google's most important announcements from its biggest event of the year
Google announced new phones, a smart display and updates to the Google Assistant.
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Lyft to report earnings for the first time as a public company
Lyft's stock has tumbled since its public debut in March as analysts scrutinize its path to profitability as rival Uber prepares its IPO.
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Could this rare supernova resolve a longstanding origin debate?
Detection of a supernova with an unusual chemical signature may hold the key to solving the longstanding mystery that is the source of these violent explosions. Observations taken by the Magellan telescopes at Carnegie's Las Campanas Observatory in Chile were crucial to detecting the emission of hydrogen that makes this supernova, called ASASSN-18tb,...
Data rests with users but must flow free: IBM India
As the data localisation debate heats up in India, the consumers.
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Here's how AI may be able to detect depression in children
Scientists have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can detect signs of anxiety and depression in the speech patterns of young children.
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Shares of fake meat company Beyond Meat soar as market tanks
Beyond Meat, which makes "plant-based meat" products now featured at Del Taco, TGIF and Carl's Jr., saw shares rise more than 13% in mid-day trading as the market tanked.
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The new Google phone is the best bang-for-your-buck Android phone you can buy
The Google Pixel 3 wasn't selling well, so Google is trying a new approach: a cheaper Pixel 3a that starts at $399.
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