Day: September 9, 2020

Microsoft’s Fluid Framework is now open source on GitHub

Distributed state in the browser made easy but there are snags for real-world use Microsoft has published the code for its Fluid Framework on Github – the framework is a Typescript library for real-time collaborative web applications.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Kenny Smith explains the Jet Academy, his new online basketball camp for kids – CNET

On CNET’s I’m So Obsessed podcast, the former NBA player turned sportscaster opens up about his championships, working with Shaq, Ernie Johnson and Charles Barkley on Inside the NBA and Black Lives Matter. …read more Source:: CNet


Jabra’s excellent Elite 75t earbuds are $60 off at Best Buy – CNET

The highly-rated Elite 75t true wireless buds are on sale for $120 for My Best Buy members, which is free to join. …read more Source:: CNet


Our Diversity Program Isn’t Working. What Are We Doing Wrong?

Assuming that you’re truly stuck, here are some things to consider. …read more Source:: DarkReading


We’re running out of 2020 tropical storm names. Here’s what happens next – CNET

With the formation of Tropical Storm Rene, we’re down to just Sally, Teddy, Vicky and Wilfred. …read more Source:: CNet


Ireland To Order Facebook To Stop Sending User Data To US

A European Union privacy regulator has sent Facebook a preliminary order to suspend data transfers to the U.S. about its EU users, WSJ reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter, an operational and legal challenge for the company that could set a precedent for other tech giants. From the report: The preliminary order, the…


Customers defecting to Oracle? Not according to our research, says SAP chief number cruncher

Must be Larry trash talking again SAP’s chief bean counter Luka Mucic has belatedly rubbished claims by arch rival Oracle that it is poaching some of the German software maker’s largest customers.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Wooden Tank’s Movement Hinges on Hinges

When we first looked at this tank, we thought it was pretty cool. The sides are unpainted 1/2″ (12mm) plywood, so it is not flashy. The dimensions came from Google-fu-ing the heck out of the WWII Hetzer and scaling them to 1:6. What knocks our socks off is how much [Bret Tallent] made use of…


Secureworks to Buy Delve Laboratories for Vulnerability Management

Delve’s automated vulnerability platform provides insight on high-risk vulnerabilities across an organization’s network, endpoints, and cloud. …read more Source:: DarkReading


Rick Moranis returns to acting after two decades, thanks to Ryan Reynolds – CNET

The Ghostbusters star makes a welcome appearance in a Mint Mobile commercial. …read more Source:: CNet