Day: August 28, 2020

Here are the new cars that take much longer to sell – Roadshow

They’re not necessarily bad cars, they just haven’t caught on like others. …read more Source:: CNet


These new and used cars take the longest time to sell – Roadshow

And often times, the longer they wait around, the better chance there is to score a deal. …read more Source:: CNet


US Tech Stocks Are Now Worth More Than the Entire European Stock Market

An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNBC: The dominance of major U.S. tech stocks in recent years has pushed the sector past another milestone as it is now more valuable than the entire European stock market, according to Bank of America Global Research. The firm said in a note that this is the first…


Zuckerberg reportedly faces criticism from Facebook employees over QAnon and militia content – CNET

Combating hate speech and violence is an ongoing battle for the social network. …read more Source:: CNet


SpaceX hopes to ‘hop’ another Starship prototype this weekend – CNET

A rocket, named simply SN6, is on deck to make a short flight over Texas. …read more Source:: CNet


Apple Terminates Epic’s App Store Account Following Legal Dispute Between the Two Companies

As previously promised by Apple, Epic’s App Store account has now been terminated due to the legal dispute between the two companies after Apple removed Fortnite from the iOS App Store. Epic Games still had a few apps available for iOS besides Fortnite, but they were all removed today. From a report: Fortnite for iOS…


Good news! The first Audi RS6 Avants have arrived in the US – Roadshow

Go buy one. Right now. …read more Source:: CNet


Japan’s Longest-Serving PM, Shinzo Abe, Resigns For Health Reasons

Late last night, it was rumored that Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, Shinzo Abe, would step down due to his struggle with ulcerative colitis. Abe confirmed the reports this morning, telling reporters that it was “gut wrenching” to leave many of his goals unfinished. He also apologized for stepping down during the pandemic. The Associated Press…


Data Privacy Concerns, Lack of Trust Foil Automated Contact Tracing

Efforts to create a technology framework for alerting people to whether they have been exposed to an infectious disease have been hindered by a number of key issues. …read more Source:: DarkReading


Laser-Etching Photos On To Eggs

CNC machines are every maker’s dream. Capable of churning out accurate parts from CAD designs with a minimum of manual labor, they’re a great tool to have in the workshop. Alternatively, you can use them for more entertaining pursuits. [Leo]’s project is one of the latter – etching greyscale photos on to eggs. The first…