Friday, February 01, 2019

1 February - Technology - Global / Google CA / Next Web

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Global News

  • Tech firm Sigfox develops tiny tracker to help fight rhino poaching a month ago  –  Sigfox has developed sensors able to give the exact location of rhinos using the firm's network over a longer period of time.
  • Apple slashes Q1 revenue forecast on the back of poor sales in China a month ago  –  The company forecast $84 billion in revenue for the first quarter, which is below analysts' estimate of $91.5 billion, according to IBES data from Refinitiv.
  • Robot with 3D-printed face of deceased loved one a new way to mourn in Japan a month ago  –  The Digital Shaman Project in Japan allows bereaved families to mourn with the help of a Humanoid wearing a 3D-printed mask of their deceased loved one’s face for 49 days. The robot can mimic personality, speech, and imitate hand and head movements, even a sneeze.
  • Some 911 callers in U.S. report busy signals as telecom outage knocks out emergency services
  • Mark Zuckerberg ‘proud’ of efforts to ‘fix’ Facebook despite scandal-plagued 2018
  • ‘Black Mirror: Bandersnatch’ takes TV viewing to an entirely new level
  • Instagram accidentally changed its layout — and users were not happy
  • Trump mulls executive order that would ban companies from using Huawei, ZTE: Reuters
  • Amazon Alexa crashed on Christmas in Europe amid surge of new users
  • Year in review: From Cambridge Analytica to shares, Face
  • Makers of women’s sex toy accuse CES of double standard after award withdrawn 21 days ago  –  The female-led team who made a robotic "personal massager" for women won a prestigious Consumer Electronics Show award. Then organizers took it away.
  • Alphabet board sued over allegations of sexual misconduct cover-up 21 days ago  –  Two lawsuits filed this week accuse Google's parent company of playing a direct role in covering up sexual misconduct claims against two former executives.
  • Older people, ultra-conservatives shared the most Facebook fakery in 2016 23 days ago  –  Sharing false information on Facebook is old.
  • Halifax drone pilot, lawyer concerned by new Transport Canada regulations
  • Flying rogue: Feds unveil new drone rules, but how difficult will they be to enforce?
  • Canadians flying larger drones must pass exam, get pilot’s certificate: new rules
  • Huawei linked to companies in Iran and Syria, obtained documents allege
  • Bell wants to track customers’ every move; security experts urge caution
  • China’s tech industry keeps a lower profile at CES 2019 amid trade tensions
  • The Weather Channel app accused of selling personal data
  • Facebook plans to deepen data sharing between Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp: report 6 days ago  –  Following a turbulent year fraught with controversy, the news of Facebook's potential plans to unify the services under its umbrella has been alarming to many.
  • With 5G, data could reach you in as little as a millisecond, 50 times faster than 4G 6 days ago  –  4G phones talk to base stations with antennae. 5G phones talk to other phones.
  • Feds ink $40M research deal on 5G technology with Nokia — Huawei’s competitor
  • Canadian Space Agency launches new interactive activity at Science and Tech Museum
  • Facebook facing record-breaking fine over privacy violations: report
  • Huawei executive arrested in Poland says spying allegations ‘groundless’
  • Canada vows to stand its ground as China threatens ‘repercussions’ over Huawei restrictions
  • Facebook denies that ’10 year challenge’ is a ploy to collect facial recognition data
  • Huawei founder says arrested CFO Meng Wanzhou treated 

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  • OnePlus launches new limited-time discounted bundles ahead of Valentine's Day - MobileSyrup a day ago  –  OnePlus launches new limited-time discounted bundles ahead of Valentine's Day  MobileSyrupOnePlus is discounting bundles for Valentine’s, including the OnePlus 6T  Android AuthorityOnePlus reveals Valentine's Day promo bundles featuring the 6T, Bullets Wireless - GSMArena.com news  GSMArena.comOn...
    OnePlus launches new limited-time discounted bundles ahead of Valentine's Day - MobileSyrup a day ago  –  OnePlus launches new limited-time discounted bundles ahead of Valentine's Day  MobileSyrupOnePlus is discounting bundles for Valentine’s, including the OnePlus 6T  Android AuthorityOnePlus reveals Valentine's Day promo bundles featuring the 6T, Bullets Wireless - GSMArena.com news  GSMArena.comOn...
  • Anthem Demo: BioWare Explains Issues And What's Being Fixed - GameSpot a day ago  –  Anthem Demo: BioWare Explains Issues And What's Being Fixed  GameSpotAnthem had a rocky start in its VIP demo, but BioWare is promising the public demo will be smoother, and the final product even better still.View full coverage on Google News
  • Switch 'My Way' commercials feature Final Fantasy VII, more - Gematsu
  • Questionable Rumor Suggests iOS 13 Will Drop Compatibility for iPhone 5s Through iPhone 6s [Updated] - MacRumors
  • Does your iPhone flashlight seem to have a mind of its own? - USA TODAY
  • When collection sparks joy in Red Dead Redemption 2 - Polygon
  • Old hacks strike again: Data from 2.2B accounts lands on the dark web - CNET
  • OnePlus trolls Apple over ‘premium’ smartphone sales - TrustedReviews
  • Ram recalls 18,682 pickup trucks over possible power steering failure - Driving
  • Steam users aren’t reacting well to Epic’s ‘Metro Exodus’ exc
  • Resident Evil 2 Player Stats Show We've Already Killed A Ton Of Zombies - UNILAD 9 hours ago  –  Resident Evil 2 Player Stats Show We've Already Killed A Ton Of Zombies  UNILADResident Evil 2 Remake Versus PS1 original - what's changed?  VG247.comI Wish 'Resident Evil 2' Let Me Be a More Compassionate Hero  VICEResident Evil 8 Rumored To Be In Development | ScreenRant  Screen RantRumor: Resi...
  • TEASED: All-New 2020 Subaru Legacy Is Coming - CarBuzz 14 hours ago  –  TEASED: All-New 2020 Subaru Legacy Is Coming  CarBuzz2020 Subaru Legacy Teases New Vertical Infotainment Screen [UPDATE]  Motor1.com2020 Subaru Legacy to debut next week on an all-new platform  Driving2020 Subaru Legacy teased with luxurious interior before Chicago Auto Show reveal - Autoblog  Au...
  • Nintendo teases unannounced Switch title(s) for fiscal year 2019 that "will make everyone happy" - Gematsu
  • Apple Revokes Google's Enterprise iOS Certificate, Disabling Internal Beta Apps Like Gmail - iPhone in Canada
  • German Stores Are Giving Fallout 76 Away In Very Sad Promos - Kotaku
  • Fortnite Week 9 Secret Battle Star Location Guide (Season 7 Snowfall Challenge) - GameSpot
  • Global Warming Is Your Worst Enemy In Civilization VI: Gathering Storm - GameSpot
  • Nintendo’s ‘Dr. Mario World’ Hits Smartphones Summer 2019 - Variety
  • Teen buys PS4 for $9 by disguising it as fruit, gets arrested after trying it again - GamesRadar
  • Persona Q2 Is Coming West, Special Edition Confirmed - G


  • Panasonic Unveils 50mm f/1.4, 70-200mm f/4 OIS, and 24-105mm f/4 OIS S Lenses - PetaPixel 3 hours ago  –  Panasonic Unveils 50mm f/1.4, 70-200mm f/4 OIS, and 24-105mm f/4 OIS S Lenses  PetaPixelPanasonic LUMIX S1R and S1 detailed with hands-on pro demo videos  SlashGearPanasonic launches its Lumix S1 and S1R full-frame mirrorless cameras  The VergePanasonic LUMIX S1R & S1 | Hands On  AdoramaPanas...
  • Kingdom Hearts 3: tips and advice for your world-hopping adventure - VG247 3 hours ago  –  Kingdom Hearts 3: tips and advice for your world-hopping adventure  VG247Kingdom Hearts 3 Lucky Emblems Guide: How To Get The Secret Ending  GameSpot'Kingdom Hearts III' Makes Fun Of Itself In the Opening Sequence, And We Can't Stop Laughing  Comicbook.comDownload Kingdom Hearts 3's secret movie ...
  • Apple apologizes for Group FaceTime security flaw, says fix is coming next week - MobileSyrup
  • Sony Doesn't Believe Cloud-Based Gaming Will Render Consoles Obsolete Yet - Push Square
  • Wargroove Review - Dogs Of War - GameSpot
  • 5 of our favorite synths from NAMM 2019 - The Verge
  • Iconic Disney Scenes That Were Remade In Kingdom Hearts 3 - IGN
  • A smaller, cheaper Nintendo Switch might be coming this year - Mashable
  • Piranha Plant Is Now Available To Purchase As Paid-For Smash Ultimate DLC - Nintendo Life
  • Marshmello's Fortnite stage is now complete - FortniteINTEL



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  • cryptocurrency gambling exodus 3 days ago  –  Cryptocurrency gamblers have left Ethereum-based decentralized apps (dApps) en masse. They’ve converted almost entirely to gambling on competing networks, taking their transactional volume with them. Blockchain research unit Diar studied three blockchains that support dApps, Ethereum, EOS, TRON, ...
  • Check out TNW2019’s 11 new tracks 3 days ago  –  TNW2019, our tech conference in Amsterdam, is all about discussing the future of technology. Whether you’re a developer, marketer, artist, or entrepreneur, there’s an interesting discussion that you’ll want to join. That’s why we’ve divided up our keynote talks into 11 tracks – to help you decide...
  • Teens are eating their own fingers to Evanescence covers on TikTok
  • Saudi Arabia and UAE confirm joint cryptocurrency trial
  • Handle databases like a pro with this $59 Oracle training bundle
  • 76% of laundered cryptocurrency was washed with an exchange service
  • Biased algorithms: here’s a more radical approach to creating fairness
  • What to expect from 5G, the next generation of wireless networks
  • I can’t wait for the Netflix of mobile games
  • It’s not just WhatsApp – India’s fake news problem plagues
  • 1TB phones are coming and I’m so fucking ready 2 days ago  –  Something special happened today. Samsung, a tech company you definitely know, announced it’s mass-producing 1TB flash storage chips for mobile devices. In other words, you’ll soon be able to buy phones with a terabyte of storage space. When I asked people about this news, there were two main sch...
  • How to add a custom message to your Mac Lock Screen 2 days ago  –  The Mac Lock Screen is a land of wasted opportunity. My MacBook, for example, users valuable screen real estate to convey a message that anyone who’s used a Mac for more than a few days doesn’t need to see: “Touch ID or Enter Password.” I’d like to personalize that. In my case, I’m going to add a...
  • Facebook convinced teens to sell their privacy for $20
  • Get help from a real-life CPA filing your 2018 taxes for only $89 with Visor
  • Amazon, Facebook, and Google don’t need to spy on your conversations to know what you’re talking about
  • China’s scientific achievements are surrounded by secrecy – but this could change
  • Apple will reduce international prices for future iPhones
  • The Oros Orion Parka uses NASA-inspired aerogel to keep you warm without the bulk
  • How to play Oculus games on your Vive headset
  • Trump’s government shutdown cut off access to crucial public
  • Binance now lets you buy cryptocurrency with credit cards a day ago  –  Binance users will now be able to use their credit cards to purchase cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or Ethereum. The crypto-to-crypto exchange has joined forces with a third party to enable consumers to make credit card purchases directly on its platform. Users will be able to purchase BTC, ETH, ...
  • Fascinating myths about the lunar eclipse from around the world a day ago  –  Millions of people will have the opportunity to see a lunar eclipse – an event popularly known in the media as a “blood moon.” During such an eclipse, the full moon moves into the shadow of the Earth cast by the sun, and is momentarily darkened. Some sunlight still reaches the moon, refracted by ...
  • After Facebook, Google apologizes for running a user data collection program on iOS
  • A handy list of ways Facebook has tried to sneakily gather data about you
  • Study shows we’re spending an insane amount of time online
  • How to hide everything from everyone on your PlayStation 4
  • The fastest growing internet market isn’t the one you think
  • Digital trends 2019: Every single stat you need to know about the internet
  • Devs say real blockchain use is coming, but many feel it’s overhyped
  • The Bitcoin Halvening is happening – here’s what you nee
  • 8 IoT devices that could impact the consumer market in 2019 10 hours ago  –  Internet of things technology is booming, with an increasing number of connected devices joining the market each year. From smart kitchen appliances and virtual home assistants to security systems and utility management platforms, there’s seemingly no limit to the usefulness of the IoT across ind...
    8 IoT devices that could impact the consumer market in 2019 10 hours ago  –  Internet of things technology is booming, with an increasing number of connected devices joining the market each year. From smart kitchen appliances and virtual home assistants to security systems and utility management platforms, there’s seemingly no limit to the usefulness of the IoT across ind...
  • I was wrong about retro consoles – they’re a huge success 19 hours ago  –  The numbers for 2018 are coming in, and it appears the video game industry is getting along just fine. The year turned out to be an alright one for the industry, and it upends predictions that the focus on revisiting older games via remasters and nostalgic re-releases would put a crimp on things ...
  • The clueless parent’s guide to understanding TikTok
  • Review: Cambridge Audio’s Yoyo (L) is a hi-fi Sonos alternative with Google Cast
  • Cryptocurrency startup NEM discloses layoffs and wasteful budget
  • People are obsessed with buying coffee with cryptocurrency – here’s why
  • Hear from the inventor of the hashtag and many more at TNW2019
  • We used to learn coding by making games, but now we make calculators
  • New macOS malware steals your cookies to swipe your cryptocurrency
  • Close more deals with this $11 sales master class
  • A deadly tree disease is devastating the citrus industry – AI can help an hour ago  –  It’s estimated that 100 percent of citrus trees over three-years-old in the state of Florida have an incurable, deadly disease. They will wither and die within the next few years. California’s orchards are next. Thankfully, we have a new ally in the fight to save the citrus industry: artificial i...
    A deadly tree disease is devastating the citrus industry – AI can help an hour ago  –  It’s estimated that 100 percent of citrus trees over three-years-old in the state of Florida have an incurable, deadly disease. They will wither and die within the next few years. California’s orchards are next. Thankfully, we have a new ally in the fight to save the citrus industry: artificial i...
  • National Geographic and more map the future of marketing at TNW2019 2 hours ago  –  When done right, a marketing campaign can be one of the most powerful ways for brands to attract and engage audiences. But how can you stand out from the crowd? From seamless CGI in movie promo to using the #MeToo movement to rebrand yourself, we’re seeing technology and new strategies pave the w...
  • Surviving a cash flow crisis: An entrepreneur’s guide to keeping your startup financed
  • Welcome to the longest Bitcoin bear market in history
  • What big-time blockchain investors look for when funding a startup
  • For only $49.99, Offcloud lets you download without worry
  • Cryptocurrency: Yay or Nay?
  • Here’s what you need to know about security token offerings (STOs)
  • This week’s Facebook-Google-Apple drama, explained
  • Here’s why Amazon can’t sell its own products in India right n
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    1 February - Pale Moon START Page - MSM Canada

  • Democrats hoping to run against Trump in 2020 suffer from lack of name recognition 10 hours ago  –  Democratic candidates vying to challenge U.S. President Donald Trump in next year's presidential election are struggling with issues of name recognition.
  • Why farmers' frustration with orphan wells doesn't end with Supreme Court ruling
  • Iguana-sized cousin to the dinosaurs discovered in Antarctica
  • 'She died alone, struggling': Overstretched nursing home staff hard-pressed to keep up with care needs
  • U.S.-China trade talks could set the tone for a new world order: Don Pittis
  • Trudeau takes aim at Ford over possible kindergarten cuts as campaign-style rhetoric heats up
  • Truck driver Jaskirat Singh Sidhu's final days before fatal crash with Humboldt Broncos
  • MPs warned Singh in June that he's through as leader if he can't win Burnaby South
  • 'I have taken the most valuable things of your life': Driver in Humboldt Broncos bus crash tells hearing
  • Mobster's son shot dead in 'targeted' hit at Hamilton home
  • Fewer street checks in Halifax but black people still more lik
  • Ron Joyce, billionaire who brought Tim Hortons coffee to the masses, dead at 88 an hour ago  –  Ron Joyce, a former policeman who turned Tim Hortons coffee into a billion-dollar empire, has died.
  • Former SNC-Lavalin CEO pleads guilty in superhospital fraud case
  • What an Omar Khadr Google search warns us about misinformation online
  • U.S. will withdraw from nuclear arms treaty if Russia doesn't stop missile activity, White House says
  • At least 3 students killed in South Africa school walkway collapse
  • Woman steals credit cards, buys winning lottery ticket, gets arrested, police say
  • More employees skipping work after big sports events like the Super Bowl, poll finds
  • If you close your eyes and plug your ears, there's nothing shady about the Raj Grewal affair: Robyn Urback
  • 'Silent majority' of Canadians wants more government action on climate change
  • B.C. people-smuggling investigation alleges Rwanda, Kentucky, Alberta connections
  • RCMP breached a sexual assault complainant's personal info
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