Day: March 14, 2020

2021 Chevy Traverse gets design and tech updates – Roadshow

The popular midsize crossover gets some welcome additions to help it stay relevant in a crowded class of heavy hitters. …read more Source:: CNet


Should Google Notify Web Sites About Right-to-Be-Forgotten Requests?

An anonymous reader quotes VentureBeat: Sweden’s Data Protection Authority (DPA) has slapped Google with a 75 million kronor ($8 million) fine for “failure to comply” with Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) after the internet giant reportedly failed to adequately remove search result links under right-to-be-forgotten requests. In a notable twist, the DPA also demanded…


Software release cycles accelerate, but automation is not keeping up

Cloud Native Computing Foundation survey finds DevOps making its mark, but manual processes linger. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Researchers Create Focus-Free Camera With New Flat Lens

Using a single lens that is about one-thousandth of an inch thick, researchers have created a camera that does not require focusing. Phys.Org reports: “Our flat lenses can drastically reduce the weight, complexity and cost of cameras and other imaging systems, while increasing their functionality,” said research team leader Rajesh Menon from the University of…


Civilian RC Car Uses Lego NXT and Ada

Back in the last century, the US Department of Defense declared that Ada was going to be used everywhere and for everything. Books were published, schools build curriculum. Working programmers, however, filled out waivers to continue working in their languages of choice. As a result, only a little bit of safety-critical software really used Ada….


Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker digital release hits early – CNET

Disney brought the final movie in the Skywalker Saga to the small screen a few days early. …read more Source:: CNet


Apple closes its retail stores outside Greater China until March 27

The move is aimed to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus. The sales hit remains to be seen. …read more Source:: ZDNet


How influencer-approved Wildflower iPhone cases came to dominate Instagram – CNET

Discovered by Miley Cyrus, beloved by celebrities and teens alike, these are not your average phone cases. …read more Source:: CNet


How Koenigsegg’s 2.0-Liter No-Camshaft Engine Makes 600 Horsepower

ArchieBunker quotes a report from Road & Track: You can always count on Koenigsegg to do things differently. Take the Swedish brand’s newest car, the Gemera, a 1700-hp four-seat hybrid grand tourer that can crest 250 mph. In a world filled with more ultra-high-dollar supercars than ever, the Gemera stands out. And perhaps the most…


Disney Plus to stream Frozen 2 early in a coronavirus-coping surprise – CNET

Disney will drop Frozen 2 on Disney Plus three months early for “some fun and joy during this challenging period.” Here’s everything you need to know. …read more Source:: CNet