Day: February 9, 2019

9 great reads from CNET this week – CNET

We learn how Google Assistant could one day know your mood, debate whether we should use CRISPR to combat invasive species, and ponder Jeff Bezos’ wild 180 degree turn. …read more Source:: CNet


MWC 2018: Where are they now? – CNET

The worlds’ largest conference about phones is about to kick off. So what happened to the devices we saw last year? …read more Source:: CNet


Inside an indie: Making a film from scratch – CNET

Here’s an inside look at what it’s like to make a movie without the budget or resources of a Hollywood studio. …read more Source:: CNet


Amazon Quietly Confirms It Is Competing With UPS and FedEx

schwit1 shares a report from Business Insider: Amazon declared in its 2018 annual filing that it competes against transportation and logistics companies, as CNBC first reported. It’s a clear warning shot against UPS and FedEx, two companies that used to claim Amazon is simply their customer. Meanwhile, Amazon CFO Brian Olsavsky told analysts last week…


Simple Hand Tools Turn Brass and Steel Into An Amazing Astrolabe

There’s something enchanting about ancient tools and instruments. The idea that our forebears were able to fashion precision mechanisms with nothing but the simplest hand tools is fascinating. And watching someone recreate the feat, such as by building an astrolabe by hand, can be very appealing too. The astrolabe is an ancient astronomical tool of…


This cinema sicko built something insane in his basement – CNET

Show Us Yours: We visit with David, who’s built the ultimate retro video collection under his house. …read more Source:: CNet


The iPhone X is back on sale, but for how long? – CNET

The iPhone X returns and is cheaper than ever and new details about the three rear cameras rumored to be coming to the 2019 iPhones. …read more Source:: CNet


Please Stop Using Internet Explorer, Microsoft Says

Microsoft cybersecurity expert Chris Jackson recently published a post on the official Windows IT Pro blog, titled “The perils of using Internet Explorer as your default browser.” Jackson urges users that it’s time to stop using its old web browser, a product Microsoft officially discontinued in 2015. From a report: In his post, Jackson explains…


Later Galaxy S10, patent shows Xiaomi phone screen with four curved edges – CNET

But it doesn’t have a notch or fold. …read more Source:: CNet


Latest photo leak for cheapest Galaxy S10 is completely bananas – CNET

You’ve got to see this Galaxy S10E render in Canary Yellow. …read more Source:: CNet