Apple chief executive Tim Cook believes augmented reality, or technology that overlays virtual objects onto the real world, is “the next big thing” that is poised to “pervade our entire lives.” From a report: Shanahan asked Cook about major developments in tech he expects in the next five to 10 years. “I’m excited about AR,”…

Build your own International Space Station with 864 pieces. …read more Source:: CNet

When you’re 3D printing parts, it’s easy to create pieces with all manner of complex geometry. However, you’re often stuck dealing with unsightly layer lines and other surface imperfections. [reitter_m] chooses to get around this through the use of a tumble polisher of his own design. The polisher uses a drum made out of a…

From the rise of artificial intelligence to the questioning of authority, Picard tackles the big questions we’re asking today. …read more Source:: CNet

A large number of Android mobile apps listed on the official Google Play Store contain self-contradictory language in their privacy policies in regards to data collection practices. From a report: In an academic study published last year, researchers created a tool named PolicyLint that analyzed the language used in the privacy policies of 11,430 Play…

Deal will crank telco’s reach up to 8 million premises in UK Goldman Sachs-backed telco CityFibre has snapped up TalkTalk’s fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) network for £200m, two months after the deal was delayed during the general election.… …read more Source:: TheRegister

CNET’s favorite live TV streaming option is now available to PlayStation 4 owners. …read more Source:: CNet

The U.S. government’s longest shutdown to date ended a year ago, but the memory may have kept lingering in the minds of federal workers looking for greener pastures in the technology world. From a report: A report released Tuesday by recruiting website Indeed compared clicks by federal employees on private tech jobs against clicks by…

CircuitPython reached a major milestone last week as it welcomed its 100th board into the fold: the wristwatch form factored badge designed for the 10th annual Open Source Hardware Summit, which takes place March 13th in New York City. Although CircuitPython — an open source derivative of MicroPython — was born at Adafruit, more than…

We’re just a few weeks month away from Samsung announcing its latest smartphones, and the leaks and rumors are starting to heat up. …read more Source:: ZDNet