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WikiLeaks says Senate panel requested Assange testimony for Russia probe

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thehill.com - WikiLeaks is claiming that the Senate Intelligence Committee has asked its founder Julian Assange to testify as part of the panel's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential el…

Intel Professionals Plead for Humanitarian Asylum for Julian Assange - Antiwar.com Original

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original.antiwar.com - Memorandum for: The US Embassies of Ecuador and the United Kingdom, and the U.S. State Department From: Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity Subject: Humanitarian Asylum for Julian Assange F…

Turning Ideas into Online Services

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scott-bamford.com - “Nearly every man who develops an idea works it up to the point where it looks impossible, and then he gets discouraged. That’s not the place to become discouraged.” – Thomas Edison “Nearly every man…

40+ Excellent 3D Effects Photoshop Tutorials - Hongkiat

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www.hongkiat.com - Though there are many different kinds of photo manipulating software available, however, Adobe Photoshop still enjoys being the best. Photoshop has opened a world of possibilities for artists and des…

Mercedes-Benz utilise 100 casques HoloLens dans son centre de formation de Stuttgart

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www.usine-digitale.fr - Le constructeur automobile Mercedes-Benz utilise la réalité augmentée pour améliorer la formation de ses employés. Son centre de formation de Stuttgart (Allemagne) dispose désormais de 100 casques Ho…

New Wi-Fi attack cracks WPA2 passwords with ease | ZDNet

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www.zdnet.com - A new way to compromise the WPA/WPA2 security protocols has been accidentally discovered by a researcher investigating the new WPA3 standard. The attack technique can be used to compromise WPA/WPA2-s…

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: How Empathy Sparks Innovation - Knowledge@Wharton

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knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu - When Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella was a kid growing up in Hyderabad, India his father couldn’t believe how poor his grades were. “My father, who was very, very good academically, always used to look a…

Innovating for the ‘Data-Centric’ Era | Intel Newsroom

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newsroom.intel.com - Today at Intel’s Data-Centric Innovation Summit, I shared our strategy for the future of data-centric computing, as well as an expansive view of Intel’s total addressable market (TAM), and new detail…

Blizzard confirms “multiple Diablo projects” in production, news by end of 2018

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arstechnica.com - A brief Wednesday video from Blizzard Entertainment confirmed some not-very-surprising news: the company is still working on the Diablo series. Today's hint was the first to confirm "multiple Diablo …

AI Chip startup Cerebras Systems picks up a former Intel top exec

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techcrunch.com - While some of the largest technology companies in the world are racing to figure out the next generation of machine learning-focused chips that will support devices — whether that’s data centers or e…

Fossil announces new update Android Wear watches with HR tracking, GPS

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techcrunch.com - Fossil’s Q watch line is an interesting foray by a traditional fashion watchmaker into the wearable world. Their latest additions to the line, the Fossil Q Venture HR and Fossil Q Explorist HR, add a…

Vector is Cozmo for grownups

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techcrunch.com - When Anki invited us by the office last week to check out their latest creation, we weren’t sure what to expect. In the eight years since the company was founded by a trio of Carnegie Mellon graduate…

MessageBird offers single API for customer comms across WhatsApp, WeChat, Messenger and more

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techcrunch.com - MessageBird, the Amsterdam-based cloud communications platform backed by Accel in the U.S. and Europe’s Atomico, is unveiling a new product today that aims to make it easier for enterprises to commun…

Oracle’s database service offerings could be its last best hope for cloud success

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techcrunch.com - Yesterday Oracle announced a new online transaction processing database service, finally bringing its key database technology into the cloud. The company, which has been around for over four decades …

RIP EmuParadise, a haven for retro gamers for almost two decades

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techcrunch.com - If you’re a fan of retro games, chances are you have a few emulators installed to let you play Mega Drive or Atari 800 titles. And if you have a few emulators installed, you probably have some ROMs. …

Snapchat monitors Infowars as Alex Jones promotes “Censorship” gag AR filter

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techcrunch.com - Snapchat has largely escaped scrutiny about fake news and election interference since its content quickly disappears and its publisher hub Discover is a closed platform. But now the Infowars mess tha…

Roku’s free, ad-supported streaming channel is now live on the web

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techcrunch.com - Roku is today bringing its free, streaming entertainment destination, The Roku Channel, to non-Roku devices for the first time, with a launch on both the web and on select Samsung smart TVs, ahead of…

Outgoing Facebook CSO Alex Stamos will join Disrupt SF to talk cybersecurity

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techcrunch.com - At Disrupt SF 2018, Facebook’s soon-to-be-former chief security officer Alex Stamos will join us to chat about his tenure in the top security role for the world’s biggest social network, how it feels…

7 design lessons from Silicon Valley’s most important failure

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www.fastcompany.com - The head of AI at Apple. The founder of Nest. The head of Google’s speech recognition. The CTO of Twitter. The CTO and cofounder of LinkedIn. The VP of technology at Apple. They all have one thing in…

RAW vs JPEG: A guide to choosing the best file format for your photography – Learn

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www.canva.com - RAW vs. JPEG is arguably one of the most debated topics in digital photography. But does this argument deserve to be the subject of discussion in the first place? Is one really better than the other?…

Dealmaster: Get a Nintendo Switch for $264 and more in this eBay sale

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arstechnica.com - Greetings, Arsians! It’s your old pal The Dealmaster, checking from his Sisyphean-esque quest to find good tech deals with another PSA: eBay is currently holding a one-day sale that takes 15% off nea…

Report: Tesla’s latest production troubles are happening at its solar factory

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arstechnica.com - Tesla has spent the last year battling issues with the company's Model 3 production lines, but beyond that limelight another production issue seems to be lurking. Reuters reports that Tesla's Buffalo…

Elon Musk-funded Dota 2 bots spank top-tier humans, and they know how to trash talk

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arstechnica.com - A team of computer-controlled bots took on a team of top human players in a Dota 2 show match this weekend, and the computer didn't just beat the humans—it crushed them. We were first introduced to O…

Chrome now using native Windows 10 notifications, Action Center

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arstechnica.com - We're now rolling out support for native notifications in Chrome 68 using the Windows 10 Action Center—super exciting! Would love to hear your feedback! pic.twitter.com/UIDzaroR9D — Peter Beverloo (@…

Huge Google Pixel 3 XL leak shows details, specs, unboxing, and more

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arstechnica.com - A Pixel 3 XL prototype that Google hasn't remotely nuked yet. This one comes in a box that almost looks ready for retail. There are headphones and accessories. The back shows the usual single camera …

FCC lied to Congress about made-up DDoS attack, investigation found

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arstechnica.com - The Federal Communications Commission lied to members of Congress multiple times in a letter that answered questions about a "DDoS attack" that never happened, an internal investigation found. The FC…

Simple but impactful ways to bridge design & dev – Purple Design – Medium

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medium.com - The conversation around bridging design + dev always focuses on what’s trendy at the moment — design systems, handoff tools, designers learning to code (what about coders learning to design?). But th…

Face Recognition Tool Helps Nice Hackers Grab Facebook, Instagram Data Just Like the Bad Guys

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gizmodo.com - Security researchers released a tool this week that lets you collect social media profiles of a massive amount of people using face recognition. While that might sound like a terrible idea, the tool’…

RED Hydrogen One almost ready, Houdini developer units will ship this month

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androidcommunity.com - The RED Hydrogen One is tagged as the world’s first holographic media machine. It’s the first alright but to be honest, it hasn’t gone commercial yet after several delays. It’s real. A prototype was …

Oreo may roll out for mid-range, budget Samsung phones by 2019

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androidcommunity.com - Yes, that’s not a mistake you’re seeing. We really did mean to type Oreo and not Pie. While most people are excitedly talking about Android 9.0 Pie that started rolling out earlier this week, there a…

OnePlus 6 back-to-school bundles now available

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androidcommunity.com - It’s back-to-school time not only for the students and teachers but also for the parents too. The latter group is responsible for making the students’ life easier by providing for most of their needs…

Chrome 68 for Android now ready for download on the Google Play Store

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androidcommunity.com - The last Chrome browser update we featured was when it was made available on Daydream to let you browse in VR. Chrome 67 was released back in June, making us say the browser may be replacing everythi…

Quick Text Selection on Android Pie has been brought back

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androidcommunity.com - During the developer preview version of Android Pie, back then known as just P, one of the bigger features that you could try out was the return of the Quick Text Selection in the Overview Screen. Bu…

Magic Leap One Goes on Sale After Years of Wait - Thurrott.com

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www.thurrott.com - Magic Leap is finally making its AR headset available for purchase. The company today opened up sales for its Magic Leap One headset, allowing developers and creators to get an early look at the comp…

Google's August core search algorithm update is now fully rolled out - Search Engine Land

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searchengineland.com - Google has just confirmed that the core search algorithm update that began rolling out a week ago has now finished fully rolling out. Google search liaison Danny Sullivan said on Twitter, “It’s done”…

Uber, Lyft may get costlier, harder to find in NYC if bills approved

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www.usatoday.com - FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2016, file photo, a driver displaying Lyft and Uber stickers on his front windshield drops off a customer in downtown Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel) NEW YORK – Uber, Ly…

How to rev up your PageSpeed for better website performance - Search Engine Land

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searchengineland.com - Page speed is now a ranking factor on mobile search. That means it’s a critically important component in all of your search engine optimization (SEO) efforts because of its impact on user experience.…

Category: | Herald Sun

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www.heraldsun.com.au - To use this website, cookies must be enabled in your browser. To enable cookies, follow the instructions for your browser below.Facebook App: Open links in External Browser There is a specific issue …

History Teacher Removes Student from Class for Wearing NRA Shirt

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www.breitbart.com - The student who received the lecture on firearms was a 15-year-old girl. CBS Sacramento reports that both students were wearing NRA shirts at Lodi High School when the teacher became angry on Friday.…

How to Improve the Page Speed of Your Blog : Social Media Examiner

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www.socialmediaexaminer.com - Wondering if your site’s speed is affecting search traffic? In this article, you’ll discover how to assess and improve the page speed and mobile-friendliness of your site. How to Improve the Page Spe…

How to Recruit MLM Leaders for Fast Network Marketing Success

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www.attractionmarketingprofits.com - The problem is that most people go after their broke friends and family because they think it is easier. The actual reality is it is often much more difficult to recruit these recruit these individua…

Prospecting on Facebook: 5 Simple Steps to Attract Prospects to YOU Everyday! • My Lead System PRO - MyLeadSystemPRO

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blog.myleadsystempro.com - Are you ready to get started prospecting on Facebook to attract people to you and grow your business by leaps and bounds? Facebook is a massive pool of potential customers and clients that cannot be …

Iphone Tips You Really Need To Know About

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laptopsandnotebook.com - Many people from all different backgrounds think the iphone is one of the best thing ever. You need to worry about being lost when you have your iphone. The maps app is in the phone when you see your…

Find Out Which Web Marketing Strategies Work For Your Website.

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marketingpromotion.biz - You do not aware of the ins and outs of Internet marketing. Website marketing is evolving on a daily basis, and there will always be much to learn. The article will provide you with helpful Affiliate…

Expect Success With These E-Mail Marketing Tips

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internetmarketinginfos.com - Have you already tried to use email marketing? Were the results disappointing? Are you unsure how to get started with regards to marketing via email? You’ve found the right place! This article contai…

Voting By Cell Phone Is A Terrible Idea, And West Virginia Is Probably The Last State That Should Try It Anyway

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www.techdirt.com - So we've kind of been over this. For more than two decades now we've pointed out that electronic voting is neither private nor secure. We've also noted that despite this several-decade long conversat…

Amazon is addressing one of the most irritating things about Alexa, and it could be critical to maintaining dominance over Google

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www.businessinsider.com - Amazon says its Alexa voice assistant will soon be able to come back to you with a response to a question it can't initially answer. The company is rolling out an update to Echo smart speakers that i…

Who Controls Your Smart Home? Things Homeowners Need to Know

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www.nbcchicago.com - Smart home technology can offer peace of mind for homeowners when they’re away, but some cybersecurity experts, even realtors, are sounding the alarm about homes that are too connected. From thermost…

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