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Australia fires: Residents told to seek shelter in Canberra region Australia fires: Residents told to seek shelter in Canberra region Reviewed by swadu on January 31, 2020 Rating: 5
Apple's performance in 2019 across hardware, software, and services is rated and critiqued by a 65-person panel, including writers, developers, and podcasters (Jason Snell/Six Colors) Apple's performance in 2019 across hardware, software, and services is rated and critiqued by a 65-person panel, including writers, developers, and podcasters (Jason Snell/Six Colors) Reviewed by swadu on January 31, 2020 Rating: 5
Facebook, Tiktok, Twitter tackle coronavirus fake news Facebook, Tiktok, Twitter tackle coronavirus fake news Reviewed by swadu on January 31, 2020 Rating: 5
Geek Trivia: During World War II, A Hungarian Scientist Hid His Colleagues’ Nobel Prizes In? Geek Trivia: During World War II, A Hungarian Scientist Hid His Colleagues’ Nobel Prizes In? Reviewed by swadu on January 31, 2020 Rating: 5
Iowa caucuses: A guide to the first US state to vote Iowa caucuses: A guide to the first US state to vote Reviewed by swadu on January 31, 2020 Rating: 5
Global tablet shipments declined 1.5% YoY to 144M units in 2019; Apple's shipments grew 15.2% YoY to 49.9M units during the year (IDC) Global tablet shipments declined 1.5% YoY to 144M units in 2019; Apple's shipments grew 15.2% YoY to 49.9M units during the year (IDC) Reviewed by swadu on January 31, 2020 Rating: 5
FCC approves $20.4B Rural Digital Opportunity Fund to deploy rural broadband but Democratic FCC commissioners warn it won't help many areas that need internet (Andrea Noble/Route Fifty) FCC approves $20.4B Rural Digital Opportunity Fund to deploy rural broadband but Democratic FCC commissioners warn it won't help many areas that need internet (Andrea Noble/Route Fifty) Reviewed by swadu on January 31, 2020 Rating: 5
Roku says it has settled its carriage dispute with Fox to distribute Fox channels on the Roku platform ahead of the Super Bowl (Jason Gurwin/The Streamable) Roku says it has settled its carriage dispute with Fox to distribute Fox channels on the Roku platform ahead of the Super Bowl (Jason Gurwin/The Streamable) Reviewed by swadu on January 31, 2020 Rating: 5
The Bouqs, a US-based flower delivery startup, raises $30M from Japanese company Yamasa to expand in Japan, bringing its total raised to $74M (Sarah Buhr/TechCrunch) The Bouqs, a US-based flower delivery startup, raises $30M from Japanese company Yamasa to expand in Japan, bringing its total raised to $74M (Sarah Buhr/TechCrunch) Reviewed by swadu on January 31, 2020 Rating: 5
Christopher Hasson: White supremacist Coast Guard officer jailed for 13 years Christopher Hasson: White supremacist Coast Guard officer jailed for 13 years Reviewed by swadu on January 31, 2020 Rating: 5
A Russian law requiring all smartphones to pre-install Russian-made software, which goes into effect in July 2020, could force Apple to quit the country (Josh Nadeau/Fast Company) A Russian law requiring all smartphones to pre-install Russian-made software, which goes into effect in July 2020, could force Apple to quit the country (Josh Nadeau/Fast Company) Reviewed by swadu on January 31, 2020 Rating: 5
One Medical, a concierge-like primary healthcare startup, closes up 58% on its first day of trading, after raising $245M in its IPO, and is now valued at $2.7B (Bloomberg) One Medical, a concierge-like primary healthcare startup, closes up 58% on its first day of trading, after raising $245M in its IPO, and is now valued at $2.7B (Bloomberg) Reviewed by swadu on January 31, 2020 Rating: 5
Taylor Swift opens up about eating disorders in Netflix doc - CNET Taylor Swift opens up about eating disorders in Netflix doc - CNET Reviewed by swadu on January 31, 2020 Rating: 5
Black and in the police: 'I've been called a traitor' Black and in the police: 'I've been called a traitor' Reviewed by swadu on January 31, 2020 Rating: 5
Kashmir avalanche: 'My baby's toy torch saved me from death' Kashmir avalanche: 'My baby's toy torch saved me from death' Reviewed by swadu on January 31, 2020 Rating: 5
Lina Ben Mhenni: The woman who blogged Tunisia's revolution Lina Ben Mhenni: The woman who blogged Tunisia's revolution Reviewed by swadu on January 31, 2020 Rating: 5
Australia fires: How a unique slug species survived Australia fires: How a unique slug species survived Reviewed by swadu on January 31, 2020 Rating: 5
Amazon rainforest: The 90-year-old trying to stop destruction Amazon rainforest: The 90-year-old trying to stop destruction Reviewed by swadu on January 31, 2020 Rating: 5
One Medical, a concierge-like primary healthcare startup, closes up 58% on its first day of trading, after raising $245M in its IPO, and is now valued at $2.7B (Tara Bannow/Modern Healthcare) One Medical, a concierge-like primary healthcare startup, closes up 58% on its first day of trading, after raising $245M in its IPO, and is now valued at $2.7B (Tara Bannow/Modern Healthcare) Reviewed by swadu on January 31, 2020 Rating: 5
Founding president of the Internet Association, Michael Beckerman, to step down after eight years and join TikTok as VP of US public policy in March (Margaret Harding McGill/Axios) Founding president of the Internet Association, Michael Beckerman, to step down after eight years and join TikTok as VP of US public policy in March (Margaret Harding McGill/Axios) Reviewed by swadu on January 31, 2020 Rating: 5
Gabi, which lets users upload their home, car, or renters insurance policies to compare them with other providers and find better offers, raises $27M Series B (Dean Takahashi/VentureBeat) Gabi, which lets users upload their home, car, or renters insurance policies to compare them with other providers and find better offers, raises $27M Series B (Dean Takahashi/VentureBeat) Reviewed by swadu on January 31, 2020 Rating: 5
Kobe Bryant helicopter firm was not allowed to fly in fog Kobe Bryant helicopter firm was not allowed to fly in fog Reviewed by swadu on January 31, 2020 Rating: 5
Could you handle the most remote campsite on earth? Could you handle the most remote campsite on earth? Reviewed by swadu on January 31, 2020 Rating: 5
Facebook Gaming launches a toolkit for creators, letting them remove comments, mute viewers for short periods, or ban people from the stream, in real time (Dean Takahashi/VentureBeat) Facebook Gaming launches a toolkit for creators, letting them remove comments, mute viewers for short periods, or ban people from the stream, in real time (Dean Takahashi/VentureBeat) Reviewed by swadu on January 31, 2020 Rating: 5
Amazon: Christmas sales soar as other retailers struggle Amazon: Christmas sales soar as other retailers struggle Reviewed by swadu on January 31, 2020 Rating: 5
Geek Trivia: Which Popular 1980s Children’s Toy Started Off As A Greeting Card Character? Geek Trivia: Which Popular 1980s Children’s Toy Started Off As A Greeting Card Character? Reviewed by swadu on January 30, 2020 Rating: 5
Brexit: Europeans look to uncertain future as UK leaves EU Brexit: Europeans look to uncertain future as UK leaves EU Reviewed by swadu on January 30, 2020 Rating: 5
Michel Barnier: 'We are weaker than if we were together' Michel Barnier: 'We are weaker than if we were together' Reviewed by swadu on January 30, 2020 Rating: 5
Social Captain, which helps boost follower counts on Instagram, exposes thousands of Instagram passwords in its web page source code (Zack Whittaker/TechCrunch) Social Captain, which helps boost follower counts on Instagram, exposes thousands of Instagram passwords in its web page source code (Zack Whittaker/TechCrunch) Reviewed by swadu on January 30, 2020 Rating: 5
Australia fires: State of emergency declared for Canberra region Australia fires: State of emergency declared for Canberra region Reviewed by swadu on January 30, 2020 Rating: 5
Wilbur Ross says Coronavirus could boost US jobs Wilbur Ross says Coronavirus could boost US jobs Reviewed by swadu on January 30, 2020 Rating: 5
Sources: FBI has probed Israeli spyware vendor NSO Group for its possible role in hacks of US residents, companies and intel gathering on governments since 2017 (Reuters) Sources: FBI has probed Israeli spyware vendor NSO Group for its possible role in hacks of US residents, companies and intel gathering on governments since 2017 (Reuters) Reviewed by swadu on January 30, 2020 Rating: 5
Trump impeachment: All eyes on moderate Republicans in witnesses battle Trump impeachment: All eyes on moderate Republicans in witnesses battle Reviewed by swadu on January 30, 2020 Rating: 5
Hostage-taker in India shot dead at fake children’s party Hostage-taker in India shot dead at fake children’s party Reviewed by swadu on January 30, 2020 Rating: 5
The EU Parliament overwhelmingly passes measure pushing for adoption of a common charging standard for mobile devices, which Apple said would stifle innovation (AppleInsider) The EU Parliament overwhelmingly passes measure pushing for adoption of a common charging standard for mobile devices, which Apple said would stifle innovation (AppleInsider) Reviewed by swadu on January 30, 2020 Rating: 5
Censorship claims emerge as TikTok gets political in India Censorship claims emerge as TikTok gets political in India Reviewed by swadu on January 30, 2020 Rating: 5
Shane Fitzsimmons: 'Tireless' fire chief steering Australians through disaster Shane Fitzsimmons: 'Tireless' fire chief steering Australians through disaster Reviewed by swadu on January 30, 2020 Rating: 5
Claudia Andujar: A glimpse of Yanomami life in the jungle Claudia Andujar: A glimpse of Yanomami life in the jungle Reviewed by swadu on January 30, 2020 Rating: 5
Iowa caucuses: Nine unusual things about the Democratic race Iowa caucuses: Nine unusual things about the Democratic race Reviewed by swadu on January 30, 2020 Rating: 5
Censorship claims emerge as TikTok gets political in India Censorship claims emerge as TikTok gets political in India Reviewed by swadu on January 30, 2020 Rating: 5
Making beautiful colours without toxic chemicals Making beautiful colours without toxic chemicals Reviewed by swadu on January 30, 2020 Rating: 5
Coronavirus: Why are we catching more diseases from animals? Coronavirus: Why are we catching more diseases from animals? Reviewed by swadu on January 30, 2020 Rating: 5
Making beautiful colours without toxic chemicals Making beautiful colours without toxic chemicals Reviewed by swadu on January 30, 2020 Rating: 5
Survey of 12,043 US adults: 59% distrust Facebook for political and election news, including 62% of Republicans and 59% of Democrats, while 48% distrust Twitter (Danielle Abril/Fortune) Survey of 12,043 US adults: 59% distrust Facebook for political and election news, including 62% of Republicans and 59% of Democrats, while 48% distrust Twitter (Danielle Abril/Fortune) Reviewed by swadu on January 30, 2020 Rating: 5
EA reports Q3 revenues of $1.98B, beating expectations, on growth of its live services to $993M, up 27% YoY; digital net income was $4.13B for 2019, up 15% YoY (Dean Takahashi/VentureBeat) EA reports Q3 revenues of $1.98B, beating expectations, on growth of its live services to $993M, up 27% YoY; digital net income was $4.13B for 2019, up 15% YoY (Dean Takahashi/VentureBeat) Reviewed by swadu on January 30, 2020 Rating: 5
Google shows off far-flung A.I. research projects as calls for regulation mount (Jennifer Elias/CNBC) Google shows off far-flung A.I. research projects as calls for regulation mount (Jennifer Elias/CNBC) Reviewed by swadu on January 30, 2020 Rating: 5
Brexit: Tears and Auld Lang Syne as MEPs back terms Brexit: Tears and Auld Lang Syne as MEPs back terms Reviewed by swadu on January 29, 2020 Rating: 5
Coronavirus: Technology giants join China shutdown Coronavirus: Technology giants join China shutdown Reviewed by swadu on January 29, 2020 Rating: 5
Transgender flag and women in tuxedos among new emojis Transgender flag and women in tuxedos among new emojis Reviewed by swadu on January 29, 2020 Rating: 5
Coronavirus: Scientists race to develop a vaccine Coronavirus: Scientists race to develop a vaccine Reviewed by swadu on January 29, 2020 Rating: 5
US-Mexico border: 'Longest ever' smuggling tunnel discovered US-Mexico border: 'Longest ever' smuggling tunnel discovered Reviewed by swadu on January 29, 2020 Rating: 5
Canada-based Miovision, which offers an AI-based modelling platform to help cities manage and optimize traffic congestion, completes a $120M CAD funding round (FinSMEs) Canada-based Miovision, which offers an AI-based modelling platform to help cities manage and optimize traffic congestion, completes a $120M CAD funding round (FinSMEs) Reviewed by swadu on January 29, 2020 Rating: 5
Я/МЫ: Why are Russians using this symbol? Я/МЫ: Why are Russians using this symbol? Reviewed by swadu on January 29, 2020 Rating: 5
Venezuela crisis forced José abroad to access HIV drugs Venezuela crisis forced José abroad to access HIV drugs Reviewed by swadu on January 29, 2020 Rating: 5
Practice Fusion, which offers free, ad-supported health records software to doctors, agrees to pay $145M DOJ fine for its role in boosting opioid prescriptions (Emma Court/Bloomberg) Practice Fusion, which offers free, ad-supported health records software to doctors, agrees to pay $145M DOJ fine for its role in boosting opioid prescriptions (Emma Court/Bloomberg) Reviewed by swadu on January 29, 2020 Rating: 5
Source: Apple has terminated AI startup Xnor.ai's involvement in the Pentagon's Project Maven after its recent acquisition of the startup (The Information) Source: Apple has terminated AI startup Xnor.ai's involvement in the Pentagon's Project Maven after its recent acquisition of the startup (The Information) Reviewed by swadu on January 29, 2020 Rating: 5
Coronavirus: Death toll rises as virus spreads to every Chinese region Coronavirus: Death toll rises as virus spreads to every Chinese region Reviewed by swadu on January 29, 2020 Rating: 5
Sun's surface seen in remarkable new detail Sun's surface seen in remarkable new detail Reviewed by swadu on January 29, 2020 Rating: 5
Fantastical, a popular calendar app for iOS and macOS, switches to a subscription model to unlock new premium features like Calendar Sets and weather forecasts (Zac Hall/9to5Mac) Fantastical, a popular calendar app for iOS and macOS, switches to a subscription model to unlock new premium features like Calendar Sets and weather forecasts (Zac Hall/9to5Mac) Reviewed by swadu on January 29, 2020 Rating: 5
Microsoft's Q2 gaming revenue was down 21% YoY to $3.4B, with hardware revenue down 43% YoY and Xbox content and services revenue down 11% YoY to $2.4B (Taylor Soper/GeekWire) Microsoft's Q2 gaming revenue was down 21% YoY to $3.4B, with hardware revenue down 43% YoY and Xbox content and services revenue down 11% YoY to $2.4B (Taylor Soper/GeekWire) Reviewed by swadu on January 29, 2020 Rating: 5
Mark Zuckerberg says his goal for Facebook this decade "isn't to be liked but to be understood" and that people need to know where Facebook stands to be trusted (Kaya Yurieff/CNN) Mark Zuckerberg says his goal for Facebook this decade "isn't to be liked but to be understood" and that people need to know where Facebook stands to be trusted (Kaya Yurieff/CNN) Reviewed by swadu on January 29, 2020 Rating: 5
Homero Gómez: Missing Mexican butterfly activist found dead Homero Gómez: Missing Mexican butterfly activist found dead Reviewed by swadu on January 29, 2020 Rating: 5
Is visiting a strip club anti-feminist? Is visiting a strip club anti-feminist? Reviewed by swadu on January 29, 2020 Rating: 5
A holiday camp for India's captive elephants A holiday camp for India's captive elephants Reviewed by swadu on January 29, 2020 Rating: 5
Britons give Brexit boost to idyllic French village Britons give Brexit boost to idyllic French village Reviewed by swadu on January 29, 2020 Rating: 5
African diaspora: Did Ghana's Year of Return attract foreign visitors? African diaspora: Did Ghana's Year of Return attract foreign visitors? Reviewed by swadu on January 29, 2020 Rating: 5
Sources: EU is preparing rules on data interoperability and cross-border use to create a single market in data aimed at challenging the dominance of big tech (Foo Yun Chee/Reuters) Sources: EU is preparing rules on data interoperability and cross-border use to create a single market in data aimed at challenging the dominance of big tech (Foo Yun Chee/Reuters) Reviewed by swadu on January 29, 2020 Rating: 5
California court orders Apple to pay $838M and Broadcom to pay $270M for infringing California Institute of Technology patents on Wi-Fi transmissions (Bloomberg) California court orders Apple to pay $838M and Broadcom to pay $270M for infringing California Institute of Technology patents on Wi-Fi transmissions (Bloomberg) Reviewed by swadu on January 29, 2020 Rating: 5
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