Day: April 18, 2019

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt Says Tech Companies Can Regulate Themselves

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt in a new interview rejected the notion that Capitol Hill has a role to play in regulating big tech companies, breaking with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s recent willingness to work with lawmakers. From a report: “The problem is if you write a rule, inevitably, you fix the solution on a…


Cloud Atlas: Huawei’s homegrown AI hardware hits shelves. Oh, and it’s working on DNA storage

Machine learning chips for everyone and everything Chinese IT leviathan Huawei has launched a range of hardware for machine learning applications based on its own specialised silicon.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Mueller report offers glimpse into Russian election meddling, no collusion with Trump – CNET

The report from special counsel Robert Mueller outlines cyberattacks and social media disinformation leading up to the 2016 US presidential election. …read more Source:: CNet


Long-delayed 2019 Mazda CX-5 finally arrives at New York Auto Show – Roadshow

Mazda’s crossover gets a diesel, but does the math add up? …read more Source:: CNet


How to preorder the Mueller Report to read for free – CNET

You can get the redacted report through Barnes & Noble after its release. …read more Source:: CNet


Mueller report releases, offers glimpse on Russian election meddling – CNET

The report from special counsel Robert Mueller outlines cyberattacks and social media disinformation leading up to the 2016 US presidential election. …read more Source:: CNet


Mueller report coming at 8 a.m. PT: Facts on the Trump-Russia case – CNET

The 400-page report on Russia’s interference in 2016 US presidential election will soon be public and could sharpen the partisan divide even further. …read more Source:: CNet


Mueller report: AG Barr says no evidence of Trump collusion – CNET

The head of the Justice Department sets expectations ahead of the Mueller report’s release to Congress and the public. …read more Source:: CNet


Ubuntu 19.04 ‘Disco Dingo’ Released

Canonical today announced the release of Ubuntu 19.04 “Disco Dingo.” With Linux 5.0 and GNOME 3.32, Disco Dingo features performance improvements and visual tweaks. Whether or not you upgrade, Disco Dingo lays the groundwork for future long term support releases of Ubuntu. From a report: Keep in mind, version 19.04 is not LTS (Long Term…


Google Offers Europeans Choice To Download Rival Web Browser

Google said today it will start giving European Union smartphone users a choice of browsers and search apps on its Android operating system, in changes designed to comply with an EU antitrust ruling. From a report: Starting Thursday and following a software update, users in the EU opening Google’s mobile app store will be presented…