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- Plato, Greek philosopher.
Saturday, July 02, 2016
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Security researcher gets threats over Amazon review
For the average Amazon shopper, reviews are just a casual part of the
experience. You might pay attention to a pun-filled review by George
Takei or spend half an hour laughing at the parody reviews for “Fresh
Whole Rabbit,” but you probably don’t thoroughly examine every review
before buying a prod...
Virtual reality training ramps up for the 2016 NFL season
Football is a downright violent sport. If players aren’t injured in
the games themselves, there’s a chance that they could be hurt in
practice. It happens all the time.
While there’s no substitute for actual football practice, there is a
technology enjoying rapid growth in the NFL and it involves t...
Silicon Valley’s favorite fixer: Bradley Tusk
Tusk made his bones in Silicon Valley through advising Uber, which
paid him in equity for his services while still a Series A company,
dramatically boosting Tusk’s net worth (he says he hasn’t sold any), and
in the process, creating a model for his newest firm, Tusk Ventures.
Right now, Tusk Ventur...
Get your Startup Battlefield application in by July 5th!
Startup Battlefield hopefuls, it’s time to stop procrastinating and
apply for the Startup Battlefield at Disrupt SF. We’re looking for
promising startups from the U.S. and abroad to compete on the biggest
stage in tech. Look, we get it, you’re super busy. Maybe you’ve been
working extra hard to mak...
Indeed owner Recruit Holdings confirms acquisition of Simply Hired
Back in May we reported that Simply Hired, a job portal with about 30
million users, was shutting down its existing operations as part of an
acquisition, and today we finally have the details about what is
happening next: its assets have been acquired by Recruit Holdings, the
massive group based ou...
Vivatech concentrates France’s booming tech scene, and its minds
Something big happened in France over the last five years. Perhaps it
was the economic crisis that added some much-needed shock-therapy.
Perhaps it was an increasing friendliness toward tech entrepreneurship
by the government. Indeed, yesterday the government passed a seismic new
bill — the so-call...
Apple might buy Jay Z’s Tidal music app
If you can’t beat ’em, buy ’em. Apple is in discussions with Tidal
about acquiring its music streaming app, which offers exclusives and
early releases from big artists like Beyonce and Kanye West. The Wall
Street Journal reports that the talks are still early and might not end
in a deal, but Apple ...
NFL star Martellus Bennett on his new children’s book and app, Hey A.J.
It’s not everyday that a 6 ft. 7 in. NFL star says he is going to
spend his offseason designing and launching a new interactive children’s
app. So to learn more, we sat down with Martellus Bennett, tight end
for the New England Patriots and founder of The Imagination Agency, a
multimedia production...
Trulia can now help you find a place to rent near public transport
Trulia, the online real estate search engine now owned by Zillow,
launched an interesting new feature today that allows you to quickly
find rental homes and apartments that have good public transport access.
Rent Near Transit, as the new feature is called, is essentially an
additional search filter...
Do Home Automation Hubs Require Internet?
There are a number of automaton controllers supporting technologies
including Insteon, Zwave and Zigbee, and a number of different popular
home automation controllers. While it makes sense that an Internet
connection can be used for remote control, email or SMS alerts, many
automation controllers ...
New Smart Home Wiring Guide
We’ve created a new Smart Home Wiring Guide for new home builds and
renos. You can check it out here:
https://www.aartech.ca/smart-home-wiring-guide.html
The post New Smart Home Wiring Guide appeared first on AARtech Canada
Blog.
NuAns raises funds to release its Windows 10 phone worldwide
When we took a closer look at the NuAns NEO in January, the Japanese
company wasn't sure if the Windows 10 Mobile phone was ever going to
make it outside its home country. Now, it looks like NuAns has decided
to attempt a wider release, because it's...
Watch Stephen Colbert challenge a 'Super Mario' speedrunner
You've probably seen video game speed runs before, but on a major TV
channel? Not likely... until now. In what appears to be a first for
nationwide US TV, The Late Show's Stephen Colbert ran a segment that
pitted a speedrunner (Super Mario Bros. 3...
July's Games with Gold available for Xbox One, Xbox 360 owners - GameZone
GameZoneJuly's Games with Gold available for Xbox One, Xbox 360
ownersGameZoneIf you've been working with a tight budget for gaming,
you're in luck. July has begun and that means that a new round of Xbox
games have gone free -- as long as you are and Xbox Live Gold
subscriber. Unfortunately, if you'...
Is the Price of an NX Gimmick Worth the Cost? - Nintendo Enthusiast
Nintendo EnthusiastIs the Price of an NX Gimmick Worth the
Cost?Nintendo EnthusiastNintendo could put out a regular console – a
Nintendo NX with the innards for a mid-tier PC, an HDMI port, a few USB
ports, and a controller. The console could just be a piece of hardware,
like a PS4 or Xbox One, and ...
Report: Next-Gen Mercedes-AMG E63 Will Be All-Wheel Drive Only - Automobile
Report: Next-Gen Mercedes-AMG E63 Will Be All-Wheel Drive
OnlyAutomobileMercedes-AMG boss Tobias Moers confirmed in a new report
from Top Gear that the next-generation AMG E63 will be all-wheel-drive
only. Moers said that Mercedes-AMG will introduce a new all-wheel drive
system the German automaker ...
Ram Rebel Set to Compete in Rebelle Rally - AutoGuide.com
AutoGuide.comRam Rebel Set to Compete in Rebelle RallyAutoGuide.comThe
Ram Rebel will be the official vehicle of the Barlow / Jacobsen Rebelle
Rally team. The Rebelle Rally is the first women's off-road navigation
race in the U.S., and this year will be the first year of competition.
Ram Truck has a...
Toyota's manga-inspired concept adds new GT86 to old world of Initial D - CNET
CNETToyota's manga-inspired concept adds new GT86 to old world of
Initial DCNETAs an old Initial D geek, this makes me very happy. Toyota
UK. Initial D is a Japanese manga held in high regard in car-enthusiast
circles. It follows Takumi Fujiwara as he transforms from lowly tofu
delivery boy into a m...
Samsung to Ship 40 Million OLED Display Panels to Apple in 2017 [Report] - iClarified
Android HeadlinesSamsung to Ship 40 Million OLED Display Panels to
Apple in 2017 [Report]iClarifiedOrders from Apple will help Samsung
Display increase shipments of its OLED display panels to 560 million
units in 2019, hiking 114% from 2015, reports DigiTimes. Samsung
Electronics will likely remain ...
India joins elite club of countries controlling exports in missile technology - Toronto Star
Toronto StarIndia joins elite club of countries controlling exports in
missile technologyToronto StarThe Missile Technology Control Regime aims
to prevent the unchecked proliferation of missiles and their delivery
systems. Indian Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar, left, receives
membership papers for ...
ROAD TEST: The trail-rated Jeep Trailhawk - durhamregion.com
durhamregion.comROAD TEST: The trail-rated Jeep
Trailhawkdurhamregion.comThe Trailhawk features automatic headlamps with
black accent surrounds. Polished 17-inch aluminum wheels provide a
little exterior bling and are mounted with slightly higher profile
P245/65R17 Firestone Destination OWL All-Terr...
Google asking people what they want in ChromeBook Pro - The Indian Express
The Indian ExpressGoogle asking people what they want in ChromeBook
ProThe Indian ExpressGoogle might just be working on a high-end laptop
called Chromebook Pro with top-of-the-line specifications. By: Tech Desk
Published:Jun 26, 2016, 16:59. technology. School children from India
join global hunt f...
Develop the next hottest Android and iOS apps with these great deals
The world as we know it is being revolutionized by a wide range of
tremendously useful Android and iOS apps. Whether organizing your life,
ordering food, finding new romance or keeping up with your favorite
teams, applications have streamlined efficiency and convenience to make
our lives easier and ...
Twitch now lets you watch people eat. That’s enough internet for today.
It’s Friday, but before I can wrap up my shift, power down the laptop
(before inevitably powering it back up because I forgot something) and
head away from the computer to enjoy a long weekend on the beach —
I discover… this. If you need a good reason to get away from the
computer, this is probably ...
3 excellent free note-taking alternatives to Evernote
Earlier this week, Evernote announced that it was raising subscription
fees for the paid plan of its note-taking app and limiting free users to
syncing their notes between only two devices. That’s a bummer for the
100 million+ users that the company claims to have – but life must go
on. If you’re no...
Amazon Prime Day returns on July 12 and oh boy bet you’re excited
Amazon’s Prime Day aka national internet junk yard sale day is making a
return on July 12, despite overwhelming disappointment from its
inaugural year. Most of the criticisms from last year stem from the
extreme hype and marketing around Prime Day. Users were expecting
massive savings on big ticket ...
Facebook’s new algorithm sucks — here’s how to beat it and see whatever you want
News of Facebook’s algorithmic shift to favor friends and family over
publishers sent a bit of panic through the online community earlier this
week, and rightfully so. The same people that liked or followed your
Facebook account are now being told that they should care more about
the content their f...
Nest is working on a smart baby crib for dumb parents
There’s been a lot of shakeup at Google/Alphabet-owned Nest recently,
but the company is still full steam ahead on building its fourth
product, which according to an updated patent could come in the form of a
smart baby crib. The patent details a crib that has sensors that would
essentially help par...
Trulia’s ‘Rent Near Transit’ filter finds great rentals with good commutes
Depending on where you may be looking to rent, a lot of factors can
frame your decision. If public transportation is one of them, Trulia’s
new tool is perfect for you. Appropriately named ‘Rent Near Transit,’
the filter lets you see only listings within a 15 minute walk from a
transit stop. It also ...
Apple patents a way to stop you from recording video at concerts
Like most people, I don’t enjoy having my view of a live concert
blocked by someone filming the performance on their phone, but I
understand their need to try it. Heck, I’ve done it myself when I saw my
favorite band 6,000 miles from home and when a couple of close friends
played an intimate gig in ...
t’s official: everyone thinks Android ‘Nougat’ should have been ‘Nutella’
Excited about Android Nougat? You’re not the only one! While many are
just happy there’s a name, a good chunk of the early reactions to
Google’s new mobile OS name is — well, less than sweet. The time has
arrived! #AndroidNReveal pic.twitter.com/vtbSOjQvWh — Android (@Android)
June 30, 2016 Many use...
Android N’s name is officially Nougat
Google has finally revealed the name for its next version of Android:
Nougat. Sighs. Introducing #AndroidNougat. Thank you, world, for all
your sweet name ideas! #AndroidNReveal pic.twitter.com/7lIfDBwyBE —
Android (@Android) June 30, 2016 That’s certainly less exciting than
Nutella, which pretty mu...
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