Reddit CEO's Ask Me Anything session doesn't quite live up to its billing
Reddit may be best known for its Ask Me Anything forums, where celebrities allow themselves to be grilled by users on just about any topic. But that vaunted openness was missing Thursday, when the site's new chief executive sidestepped important questions about Reddit's operations during a nearly two-hour-long AMA session....
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Reddit CEO's Ask Me Anything session doesn't quite live up to its billingReddit may be best known for its Ask Me Anything forums, where celebrities allow themselves to be grilled by users on just about any topic. But that vaunted openness was missing Thursday, when the site's new chief executive sidestepped important questions about Reddit's operations during a nearly two-hour-long AMA session....PlatformsJuly 19, 2015, 21:16:12Reddit CEO's Ask Me Anything session doesn't quite live up to its billingsource: http://www.cnet.com/news/reddit-ceos-ask-me-anything-session-doesnt-quite-live-up-to-its-billing/ | July 19, 2015, 21:16:12
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Meet Voat, the website that wants to be the anti-Reddit
With all the drama surrounding Reddit, from debates over free speech to its messy game of musical chairs among executives, it's understandable some users might want to leave. Now they've found a place to go. It's called Voat (rhymes with goat), and it says it's fixed all those things people don't like about Reddit....
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Meet Voat, the website that wants to be the anti-RedditWith all the drama surrounding Reddit, from debates over free speech to its messy game of musical chairs among executives, it's understandable some users might want to leave. Now they've found a place to go. It's called Voat (rhymes with goat), and it says it's fixed all those things people don't like about Reddit....PlatformsJuly 19, 2015, 21:12:10Meet Voat, the website that wants to be the anti-Redditsource: http://www.cnet.com/news/meet-voat-the-website-that-wants-to-be-the-anti-reddit/ | July 19, 2015, 21:12:10
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Should I upgrade my iPhone 5S to iOS 9?
Patience is a virtue, and when it comes to software upgrades it might just save your sanity. In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET's Marguerite Reardon explains why some owners should wait before they upgrade their devices to iOS 9....
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Should I upgrade my iPhone 5S to iOS 9?Patience is a virtue, and when it comes to software upgrades it might just save your sanity. In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET's Marguerite Reardon explains why some owners should wait before they upgrade their devices to iOS 9....Apple/iOSJuly 19, 2015, 21:11:14Should I upgrade my iPhone 5S to iOS 9?source: http://www.cnet.com/news/should-i-upgrade-my-iphone-5s-to-ios-9/ | July 19, 2015, 21:11:14
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Intel's Skylake chips: What you need to know about the next big CPU change
If it seems like only months ago that we were talking about Intel's fifth generation of processors for laptops, desktops, hybrids and tablets -- also known by the codename Broadwell -- that's because it was. Officially launched in January at CES 2015, those CPUs (the central processing units that provide the "brains" of the PC) offered modest perform...
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Intel's Skylake chips: What you need to know about the next big CPU changeIf it seems like only months ago that we were talking about Intel's fifth generation of processors for laptops, desktops, hybrids and tablets -- also known by the codename Broadwell -- that's because it was. Officially launched in January at CES 2015, those CPUs (the central processing units that provide the "brains" of the PC) offered modest perform...HardwareJuly 19, 2015, 21:10:44Intel's Skylake chips: What you need to know about the next big CPU changesource: http://www.cnet.com/news/intel-skylake-chips-what-you-need-to-know-faq/ | July 19, 2015, 21:10:44
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Most internet anonymity software leaks users' details
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are legal and increasingly popular for individuals wanting to circumvent censorship, avoid mass surveillance or access geographically limited services like Netflix and BBC iPlayer. Used by around 20 per cent of European internet users they encrypt users' internet communications, making it more difficult for people to monitor their activities....
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Most internet anonymity software leaks users' detailsVirtual Private Networks (VPNs) are legal and increasingly popular for individuals wanting to circumvent censorship, avoid mass surveillance or access geographically limited services like Netflix and BBC iPlayer. Used by around 20 per cent of European internet users they encrypt users' internet communications, making it more difficult for people to monitor their activities....SecurityJuly 19, 2015, 2:12:28Most internet anonymity software leaks users' detailssource: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/06/150629210621.htm | July 19, 2015, 2:12:28
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Wireless data delivery over active TV channels tested
Rice University engineers have demonstrated the first system that allows wireless data transmissions over UHF channels during active TV broadcasts. If the technology were incorporated into next-generation TVs or smart remotes, it could significantly expand the reach of so-called "super Wi-Fi" networks in urban areas....
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Wireless data delivery over active TV channels testedRice University engineers have demonstrated the first system that allows wireless data transmissions over UHF channels during active TV broadcasts. If the technology were incorporated into next-generation TVs or smart remotes, it could significantly expand the reach of so-called "super Wi-Fi" networks in urban areas....TechnologyJuly 19, 2015, 2:11:12Wireless data delivery over active TV channels testedsource: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/07/150713143649.htm | July 19, 2015, 2:11:12
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Skype for Android update makes it easier to sign back in after you log out
Microsoft has released an update for its popular Skype messaging app for Android. The update bring the version number up to 5.5 and adds a way for users to quickly sign into the app again....
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Skype for Android update makes it easier to sign back in after you log outMicrosoft has released an update for its popular Skype messaging app for Android. The update bring the version number up to 5.5 and adds a way for users to quickly sign into the app again....PlatformsJuly 19, 2015, 2:8:44Skype for Android update makes it easier to sign back in after you log outsource: http://www.androidcentral.com/skype-android-update-makes-it-easier-sign-back-app | July 19, 2015, 2:8:44
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This Working 18-Wheel Lego Mobile Crane Is a Straight-Up Masterpiece
It’s time to update that Wonders of the World list to include this impossibly-perfect Lego creation by Dawid Szmandra. It’s a 1:23.5 scale version of the Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 mobile crane that’s fully drivable and fully functional thanks to 11 Lego motors hidden away inside....
Lego
This Working 18-Wheel Lego Mobile Crane Is a Straight-Up MasterpieceIt’s time to update that Wonders of the World list to include this impossibly-perfect Lego creation by Dawid Szmandra. It’s a 1:23.5 scale version of the Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 mobile crane that’s fully drivable and fully functional thanks to 11 Lego motors hidden away inside....LegoJuly 15, 2015, 22:52:37This Working 18-Wheel Lego Mobile Crane Is a Straight-Up Masterpiecesource: http://lego.gizmodo.com/this-working-18-wheel-lego-mobile-crane-is-a-straight-u-1718023077 | July 15, 2015, 22:52:37
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Commodore Is Back, Baby, With a … Smartphone?
For those of you too young to remember, Commodore was a hot company in the mid-1980s. It was a leader in personal computers, shipping thousands of Commodore 64 desktops daily. Guinness has named it the single biggest-selling computer ever—the company sold as many as 17 million of them—and the brand name is still widely remembered. Still, the company went bankrupt in 1994, and t...
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Commodore Is Back, Baby, With a … Smartphone?For those of you too young to remember, Commodore was a hot company in the mid-1980s. It was a leader in personal computers, shipping thousands of Commodore 64 desktops daily. Guinness has named it the single biggest-selling computer ever—the company sold as many as 17 million of them—and the brand name is still widely remembered. Still, the company went bankrupt in 1994, and t...PlatformsJuly 15, 2015, 3:27:4Commodore Is Back, Baby, With a … Smartphone?source: http://www.wired.com/2015/07/commodore-smartphone/ | July 15, 2015, 3:27:4
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Google needs a Chinese OEM just as much as a Chinese OEM needs Google
Google is said to be working on their next Nexus smartphone with Huawei. This is would be a great opportunity for Huawei as the Chinese company has seen great success globally, having the 4th largest vendor market share. However they’ve had minimal success here in the US. Huawei and other Chinese OEMs just aren’t household names here. Having Google’s official support would be...
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Google needs a Chinese OEM just as much as a Chinese OEM needs GoogleGoogle is said to be working on their next Nexus smartphone with Huawei. This is would be a great opportunity for Huawei as the Chinese company has seen great success globally, having the 4th largest vendor market share. However they’ve had minimal success here in the US. Huawei and other Chinese OEMs just aren’t household names here. Having Google’s official support would be...Google/AndroidJuly 14, 2015, 0:46:29Google needs a Chinese OEM just as much as a Chinese OEM needs Googlesource: http://phandroid.com/2015/07/10/huawei-nexus-watch-chinese-google-play-store/ | July 14, 2015, 0:46:29
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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 trailer shows tricks, licks and combos
Activision today launched a trailer for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5, offering up various visions of tricks and slides as well as its skate-park creativity kit. Developed by Robomodo and Disruptive, it's the first game in the main Tony Hawk series since 2007. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 will launch on Sept. 29 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One with PS3 and Xbox 360 ve...
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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 trailer shows tricks, licks and combosActivision today launched a trailer for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5, offering up various visions of tricks and slides as well as its skate-park creativity kit. Developed by Robomodo and Disruptive, it's the first game in the main Tony Hawk series since 2007. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 will launch on Sept. 29 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One with PS3 and Xbox 360 ve...GamingJuly 14, 2015, 0:39:38Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 trailer shows tricks, licks and combossource: http://www.polygon.com/2015/7/13/8952781/tony-hawks-pro-skater-5-trailer-shows-tricks-licks-and-combos | July 14, 2015, 0:39:38
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Sprint expands delivery and set up service to Dallas, Detroit, Tampa, and Washington D.C.
Direct 2 You, Sprint's phone delivery and set up service, has expanded to four new cities, including Dallas, Detroit, Washington D.C., and Tampa. This is the second expansion of the service in as many weeks, with the previous bringing the Direct 2 You to New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Denver....
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Sprint expands delivery and set up service to Dallas, Detroit, Tampa, and Washington D.C.Direct 2 You, Sprint's phone delivery and set up service, has expanded to four new cities, including Dallas, Detroit, Washington D.C., and Tampa. This is the second expansion of the service in as many weeks, with the previous bringing the Direct 2 You to New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Denver....TechnologyJuly 14, 2015, 0:36:47Sprint expands delivery and set up service to Dallas, Detroit, Tampa, and Washington D.C.source: http://www.androidcentral.com/sprint-expands-delivery-and-set-service-dallas-detroit-tampa-and-washington-dc | July 14, 2015, 0:36:47
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Robotics and the law: When software can harm you
Recent headlines declaring "Robot Kills Man in Germany" are examples of growing news coverage about the impact of robots on society. This is the subject of a new law review article by a University of Washington faculty member....
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Robotics and the law: When software can harm youRecent headlines declaring "Robot Kills Man in Germany" are examples of growing news coverage about the impact of robots on society. This is the subject of a new law review article by a University of Washington faculty member....RoboticsJuly 14, 2015, 0:35:34Robotics and the law: When software can harm yousource: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/07/150713205724.htm | July 14, 2015, 0:35:34
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Microsoft drops patent suit against Kyocera over technologies in its Android phones
Microsoft: Cortana for Android beta will launch 'publicly in the next few weeks&
Project Westminster - Another Web App Format
