Follow this train of thought: cars have sensors, cars are infrequent use over large areas, cars are the ultimate distributed sensor network for weather conditions. Many years ago, as I wasted yet another chunk of my life sitting in the linear parking lot that was my morning commute, I mused that there had to be…

The combined might of Reg readers can do better than SAPpy McSAPface German ERP giant SAP has finally latched on to the name-our-thing stunt commonly used to drum up interest in gritters, offering punters the chance to brand Munich’s new sports arena.… …read more Source:: TheRegister

UK court told firm wants Sushovan Hussain on stand in case he’s handed jail time HPE wants Sushovan Hussain, convicted ex-CFO of infamous British software company Autonomy, to give evidence in HPE’s UK lawsuit against former Autonomy CEO Mike Lynch before his own potential US prison sentence.… …read more Source:: TheRegister

Supermicro – a name that is usually associated with servers and storage – is making a confident push into the consumer space with high-end gaming motherboards. …read more Source:: ZDNet

Some analysis from research firm MIDiA: Earlier this month Electronic Arts (EA) reported disappointing quarterly results, now Activision has laid off nearly 800 staff, mostly in marketing and sales. As MIDiA has reported multiple times before, engagement has declined throughout the sector, suggesting that the attention economy has peaked. Consumers simply do not have any…

How is there so much villainy wrapped up in one generation? When was the last time you appreciated a sundial? I’ll give you a mo…… …read more Source:: TheRegister

Scanning your meals for customized cooking is Tovala’s signature feature, and now it’s integrating with LG smart ovens and ranges. …read more Source:: CNet

The Galaxy S10’s Snapdragon 855 processor easily blew away the Galaxy S9 in our early tests. …read more Source:: CNet

That’s a $49 value and a great way to make great speakers smart. …read more Source:: CNet

Win 10 + Linux files sitting in a tree, c-o-p-y-i-n-g Roundup Yet more Linux love seeped into Windows 10 over the past week, while admins buffed their rings in readiness for servicing changes and miscreants crept around the Microsoft Store.… …read more Source:: TheRegister