Day: October 14, 2019

A Code Glitch May Have Caused Errors In More Than 100 Published Studies

Scientists have uncovered a glitch in a piece of code that could have yielded incorrect results in over 100 published studies that cited the original paper. From a report: The glitch caused results of a common chemistry computation to vary depending on the operating system used, causing discrepancies among Mac, Windows, and Linux systems. The…


Fortnite black hole: Leaked Chapter 2 trailer shows boats, fishing and carrying teammates – CNET

It’s a new chapter for the game. …read more Source:: CNet


India’s Reliance Jio Unveils Video Call Assistant To Help Businesses Automate Customer Support

Before Google moves to bring its human-sounding robot calling service Duplex to help users automate their interactions with businesses to international markets, an Indian giant is deploying its own solution to get a jumpstart on the local market. From a report: Reliance Jio today unveiled AI-powered Video Call Assistant service that will allow businesses to…


The OpenStack Train keeps chugging on

SUSE may be leaving OpenStack, but the project has lots of customers and it’s getting ready to release its 20th version: Train. …read more Source:: ZDNet


10 car insurance terms you need to know – Roadshow

Knowledge is power when it comes to buying car insurance, and understanding the legal terms can help guarantee you get the coverage you need. …read more Source:: CNet


A (Mostly) 3D Printed Servo/Gear Reduction

This servo/gear reduction was assembled with almost all 3D-printed parts. Apart from a brushed 36 V DC-motor, a stainless steel shaft, and screws for holding the servo together, the only other non-printed part is the BTS7960B motor driver. Some interesting stats about the plastic servo – its stall torque is about 55 kg/cm, reaching a…


Uber Lays Off Another 350 Employees Across Eats, Self-driving and Other Departments

Uber has just laid off around 350 employees across a variety of teams within the organization, marking what the company says is its third and final phase of layoffs of the process it began earlier this year, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said to employees today in an email. From a report: Those affected include employees…


Inside Mark Zuckerberg’s Private Meetings With Conservative Pundits

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been hosting informal talks and small, off-the-record dinners with conservative journalists, commentators and at least one Republican lawmaker in recent months to discuss issues like free speech and discuss partnerships, Politico reported on Monday. From the report: The dinners, which began in July, are part of Zuckerberg’s broader effort to…


Linux Fu: Python GUIs for Command Line Programs (Almost) Instantly

Not every programmer likes creating GUI code. Most hacker types don’t mind a command line interface, but very few ordinary users appreciate them. However, if you write command line programs in Python, Gooey can help. By leveraging some Python features and a common Python idiom, you can convert a command line program into a GUI…


How to watch Yankees vs. Astros ALCS Game 3 live without cable – CNET

Cord cutters can watch the American League Championship Series on Fox and FS1. …read more Source:: CNet