Day: November 6, 2018

Supercon Badge Hackers Racing The Clock

At the end of Hackaday Superconference weekend, we hold a badge hacking ceremony on the main stage where anyone who has done anything with their badge is invited to come on stage and show off their work. Yes, even if it’s just a blinking LED! It was a tremendous pleasure to see not only people…


Mobile ops and Wi-Fi set to scrap for spectrum in the glorious 5G future

To the death? Not necessarily, but the gloves are off As the world’s boffins prepare to carve up the airwaves again next year, the mobile industry has stepped up the lobbying war over spectrum, fearing a crushing 5G disappointment.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Election Day: Google, Twitter, Uber urge you to vote – CNET

Tech companies are doing their part to help get Americans to the polls. …read more Source:: CNet


NASA astronauts test SpaceX spacesuits in the Crew Dragon – CNET

We’re one small step closer to launching humans in a SpaceX spacecraft. …read more Source:: CNet


China surveillance tech can ID people by their walk, report says – CNET

It’s apparently in use in Beijing and Shanghai. …read more Source:: CNet


Apple replaces boot-loop watchOS edition with unconnected complications edition

QA? We’ve heard of it It isn’t just Microsoft that has QA issues – so does Apple. The Cupertino giant withdrew a watchOS update that bricked the Apple Watch 4 last week, and has now rushed out a replacement containing things that don’t work yet which Apple probably didn’t want you to see.… …read more…


Samsung Galaxy A6 and Tab S4 land on T-Mobile this Friday – CNET

Both will be available with monthly credit deals. …read more Source:: CNet


AMC’s MoviePass rival, A-List, gets price hike in some US states – CNET

Prices will rise between $2 and $4 depending on location. …read more Source:: CNet


In These Eight Midterms Races, Health and Medicine Are Front and Center

An anonymous reader shares a report: In Idaho, Nebraska, and Utah, voters will directly decide whether their states should expand their Medicaid programs. In Wisconsin, they could elect a candidate for governor who has pledged to sharply curtail drug prices. And across the country, Democratic congressional candidates are running on platforms highlighting their support for…


Verizon discounts prepaid unlimited plan to $65 when you set up autopay – CNET

Also, the 7GB plan is bumped to 8GB. …read more Source:: CNet