Day: July 31, 2019

Windows Calculator to get an ‘Always on Top’ mode

New Windows Calculator “Always on Top” mode to be rolled out to users in the coming weeks. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Your Next iPhone Might Be Made in Vietnam. Thank the Trade War.

No country on earth has benefited from President Trump’s trade fight with China more than Vietnam. From a report: The country’s factories have swelled with orders as American tariffs cause companies to reconsider making their products in China. Now, more big technology firms are looking to bulk up their manufacturing operations in Vietnam, lifting the…


Google DeepMind’s AI could give doctors a head start on saving lives, study says – CNET

Artificial Intelligence can be used to predict acute kidney injury in hospital patients, according to a study DeepMind conducted with the US Department of Veterans Affairs. …read more Source:: CNet


Horror film It back in theaters for two nights, with bonus Chapter 2 footage – CNET

Nope, we’re not clowning around. The 2017 scare-fest is back on the big screen. …read more Source:: CNet


More Companies Don’t Rely on Passwords Alone Anymore

New research shows how enterprises are adding additional layers of authentication. …read more Source:: DarkReading


Major Broadcasters Sue TV Streaming Nonprofit Locast

Four major broadcast networks have filed a lawsuit against Locast, a New York-based nonprofit that streams local broadcast programming over the internet. From a report: In their lawsuit, ABC, CBS, NBC Universal and Fox allege that Locast violates their copyright by retransmitting their programming without permission, likening it to Aereo, the TV retransmission startup that…


Bit barn raising Arizona: Thirsty Microsoft mounts blazing saddle, plants 3 solar-powered server farms

What, under its actual name? Microsoft has confirmed its long-rumoured plan of building massive data centres in Arizona. The company lifted the lid on three giant Sun-powered server farms in the state, shockingly all listed under its own name.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Online therapy vs. in-person therapy: Cost, confidentiality, accessibility and more – CNET

Are online therapy services like BetterHelp or Talkspace just as good as seeing a therapist IRL? …read more Source:: CNet


China saves Apple’s quarter (but will it last?)

Apple’s Q3 2019 earnings call makes it clear just how reliant Apple is now on growth in China. …read more Source:: ZDNet


BootBasic Fits Your Favorite Language in the Boot Sector

Humans seem to have a need to do things that aren’t practical. Make the biggest ball of twine. Engrave the Declaration of Independence on a grain of rice. We want to make things bigger, smaller, faster, or whatever. That might explain why [nanochess] put out bootBASIC. The 8088 (or later) assembly code gives you a…