Day: January 8, 2019

Fire(cracker) sale at AWS: Up to 50% lopped off container compute engine Fargate

Your move, Microsoft and Google Amazon has taken an axe to the pricing of its containers-for-dummies service Fargate with costs for the on-demand engine dropping by up to 50 per cent.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Irène Joliot-Curie and Artificial Radioactivity

When Marie and Pierre Curie discovered the natural radioactive elements polonium and radium, they did something truly remarkable– they uncovered an entirely new property of matter. The Curies’ work was the key to unlocking the mysteries of the atom, which was previously thought to be indivisible. Their research opened the door to nuclear medicine and…


Google’s New SMS and Call Permission Policy is Crippling Apps Used by Millions

Ryne Hager, writing for AndroidPolice: Late last year, Google decided it was time to crack down on apps requesting SMS and call log permissions. Ostensibly, exceptions would be granted for categories including backups and automation, but as of now, there are still gaps which cover legitimate use cases. While some popular apps like Tasker have…


Powercast wants to solve one of the Nintendo Switch’s most frustrating problems – CNET

There’s nothing worse than Joy-Cons running out of battery when you want to play multiplayer. Powercast has a pioneering solution. …read more Source:: CNet


The nose knows: Dell XPS 13 fixes its nostril-cam problem at CES 2018 – CNET

The biggest issue with the XPS 13 finally gets solved, making it a slim 13-inch laptop that’s tough to top. …read more Source:: CNet


Whitfield Diffie Joins Quantum Xchange Advisory Board

The noted cryptography expert has joined the advisory board of the quantum key exchange provider. …read more Source:: DarkReading


Digital Hoarding Can Make Us Feel Just as Stressed and Overwhelmed as Physical Clutter, Research Suggests

Emerging research on digital hoarding — a reluctance to get rid of the digital clutter we accumulate through our work and personal lives — suggests that it can make us feel just as stressed and overwhelmed as physical clutter. From a report: Not to mention the cybersecurity problems it can cause for individuals and businesses…


An Electronic Love Letter to the Wind

Home weather stations are a great way for hackers and makers to put their skills to practical use. After all, who wants to hear the current conditions for the whole city when they could setup their own station which drills that information down to their very own street? Such a setup doesn’t need to be…


At CES 2019, VR feels like a dream gathering dust – CNET

Commentary: When I first laid eyes on the Oculus Rift in 2013, it felt like the future. Five years on, VR is a promise unfulfilled. …read more Source:: CNet


New Alcatel 1X, 1C cost under $130 because not everyone has $1,000 for a phone – CNET

We went hands-on with these two cheapies at CES 2019. …read more Source:: CNet