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• Facebook sued over video viewing figures - BBC News - Technology
  Fri, 19 Oct 2018
  Legal action brought by advertisers claims the social network knew about problems in metrics in 2015.
  
• 4 open source alternatives to Microsoft Access - LinuxToday News
  Thu, 18 Oct 2018
  

  Build simple business applications and keep track of your data with these worthy open source alternatives.

  Build simple business applications and keep track of your data with these worthy open source alternatives.
  
  
• The top 13 Linux and open source conferences in 2019 - LinuxToday News
  Thu, 18 Oct 2018
  

  No matter how small your budget, there's a Linux or open source conference you can afford and should attend.

  
  
• Learn how to tell a story with TimelineJS. - LinuxToday News
  Thu, 18 Oct 2018
  

  TimelineJS: An interactive, JavaScript timeline building tool

  
  
• Think global: How to overcome cultural communication challenges - LinuxToday News
  Thu, 18 Oct 2018
  

  opensource.com: Use these tips to ensure that every member of your global development team feels involved and understood.

  
  
• Install Ansible in Linux - LinuxToday News
  Thu, 18 Oct 2018
  

  kerneltalks: Small tutorial about how to install Ansible in Linux and run ansible command on remote client from control server.

  
  
• How to Set Different Wallpaper on Each Monitor on Linux GNOME - LinuxToday News
  Thu, 18 Oct 2018
  

  MakeTechEasier: In Linux, if you have multiple monitors, it is not that easy to set different wallpaper on each monitor.

  
  
• Tiny companion phone released in Japan - BBC News - Technology
  Thu, 18 Oct 2018
  The mobile is designed as a companion device for those who already own bigger smartphones.
  
• Amazon creates 1,000 'highly skilled' jobs in three UK cities - BBC News - Technology
  Thu, 18 Oct 2018
  Online retailer adds hundreds of "Silicon Valley" jobs in Manchester, Edinburgh and Cambridge.
  
• How To Determine Which System Manager Is Running On Linux System - LinuxToday News
  Thu, 18 Oct 2018
  

  2DayGeek: 3 easy commands to determine the init system manager on Linux.

  
  
• Ask OIN How It Intends to Deal With Microsoft Proxies Such as Patent Trolls - LinuxToday News
  Thu, 18 Oct 2018
  

  TechRights: OIN continues to miss the key point (or intentionally avoid speaking about it); Microsoft is still selling 'protection' from the very same patent trolls that it is funding

  
  
• Ubuntu 18.10 (Cosmic Cuttlefish) released - LinuxToday News
  Thu, 18 Oct 2018
  

  Codenamed "Cosmic Cuttlefish", 18.10 continues Ubuntu's proud tradition of integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution.

  
  
• Florida woman discovers devastating story behind message in a bottle - FOX News
  Thu, 18 Oct 2018
  A father’s special goodbye has led to a surprising connection.
  
• Neil deGrasse Tyson: Space exploration could make Earth more peaceful - FOX News
  Thu, 18 Oct 2018
  Famed astrophysicist and “Cosmos” host Neil deGrasse Tyson believes that future exploration of space could drive peace on Earth.
  
• Mysterious Roman villa reveals its secrets - FOX News
  Thu, 18 Oct 2018
  A remote Roman villa in Wales has revealed its secrets to archaeologists.
  
• Virginia mother bear and 2 cubs hiding in tree cause street closure in neighborhood - FOX News
  Thu, 18 Oct 2018
  Charlottesville, Virginia, residents gathered around an unexpected sighting on Wednesday: A mother bear and her two cubs, which spent the afternoon in a neighborhood tree.
  
• Titanic ghost spotted? Couple ‘photobombed' by supposed captain of ill-fated ship at famous pub - FOX News
  Thu, 18 Oct 2018
  A couple were left spooked after they claim they were photobombed by the ghost of the captain of the Titantic when they visited a Belfast bar.
  
• Comets and asteroids could be flinging life all over the galaxy, study finds - FOX News
  Thu, 18 Oct 2018
  If you're wondering where E.T. is, he might be riding on a comet across the galaxy, according to a new study.
  
• China is going to launch an artificial 'moon' to light up cities - FOX News
  Thu, 18 Oct 2018
  The south-western Chinese city of Chengdu is planning on launching a fake moon into space in hopes of it illuminating the entire country.
  
• Flesh-eating piranha-like fish's 150-million-year-old remains discovered in Germany - FOX News
  Thu, 18 Oct 2018
  A 150-million-year old Piranha-like fish has been discovered, capable of ripping the flesh off the bones of its prey, according to a new study. 
  
• 'Largest living thing,' an 80,000-year-old Utah forest, is dying, scientists warn - FOX News
  Thu, 18 Oct 2018
  An ancient forest in Utah considered to be the largest single living thing in the world is dying, according to scientists. 
  
• 'Eye-cloud?' Stunning photos show incredible 'face-shaped' cloud formation - FOX News
  Thu, 18 Oct 2018
  Remarkable pictures show ‘face-shaped’ clouds appearing in the sky above southern England.
  
• Mitsubishi windows shine 'alarmingly realistic' fake sunlight - BBC News - Technology
  Wed, 17 Oct 2018
  Mitsubishi has developed a new indoor lighting system that mimics blue skies, sunrises and sunsets.
  
• Children 'blackmailed' for sexual images in online video chats - BBC News - Technology
  Wed, 17 Oct 2018
  One in 10 children have been asked to remove their clothes over online video chats, says the NSPCC.
  
• Google unshackles Android-device firms - BBC News - Technology
  Wed, 17 Oct 2018
  Phone and tablet companies will be able to experiment with alternative versions of Android.
  
• Twitter's 'Russia-Iran' troll tweet trove made public - BBC News - Technology
  Wed, 17 Oct 2018
  Millions of tweets published by suspected state-linked accounts are made public by Twitter.
  
• Grand Theft Auto 'cheats' homes raided - BBC News - Technology
  Wed, 17 Oct 2018
  A court grants search warrants and freezes the assets of five people accused of making cheat software.
  
• eBay files lawsuit against Amazon over 'seller recruitment' - BBC News - Technology
  Wed, 17 Oct 2018
  In a lawsuit, eBay says the retail giant used its internal message system to recruit sellers.
  
• Uncomplicated Technology, and Why It’s Always Worth Your Money - NYT > Personal Tech
  Wed, 17 Oct 2018
  If you believe the marketing, you’d think every new gadget will change your life — but many are confusing to use or doomed to obsolescence. Here’s how to determine whether your purchase will stand the test of time.
  
• Tech We’re Using: An Eye for Photography, but a Google Suite for Events - NYT > Personal Tech
  Wed, 17 Oct 2018
  She was a photo editor. Now she’s an events manager. Whitney Richardson discusses how her career shift at The Times has changed her tech habits.
  
• Lost passwords 'lead to lost savings' - BBC News - Technology
  Tue, 16 Oct 2018
  An estimated seven million people have lost savings and pensions, but there is help to track them down.
  
• Fortnite cheat YouTuber sued by Epic Games - BBC News - Technology
  Tue, 16 Oct 2018
  A YouTube gamer is being sued for selling Fortnite cheats and promoting them online.
  
• Tiny Palm smartphone baffles gadget fans - BBC News - Technology
  Tue, 16 Oct 2018
  The credit-card-sized device is designed to help people take a break from their main phone.
  
• Robot 'talks' to MPs about future of AI in the classroom - BBC News - Technology
  Tue, 16 Oct 2018
  Pepper goes to Parliament to talk to MPs about the role robotics and AI will play in the classroom.
  
• Huawei's Watch GT has no time for Android's Wear OS - BBC News - Technology
  Tue, 16 Oct 2018
  The Chinese technology company ditches Google's Wear OS in favour of its own smartwatch operating system.
  
• Dating site scam victims lose £2,000 to fraudsters - BBC News - Technology
  Tue, 16 Oct 2018
  The majority of those tricked out of money after talking to fraudsters on dating sites lose more than £2,000.
  
• Spotify ad banned for causing 'distress' to children - BBC News - Technology
  Tue, 16 Oct 2018
  The advert mimicked a horror movie and was likely to scare youngsters, the ad authority says.
  
• Netflix soars on record subscriber total - BBC News - Technology
  Tue, 16 Oct 2018
  The streaming service adds seven million subscribers in the third quarter, bringing the total to 137 million.
  
• Snapchat adds selfie filters for cats - BBC News - Technology
  Mon, 15 Oct 2018
  Snapchat's augmented-reality selfie filters now work on cats.
  
• Virgin Media faces 'power issue' - BBC News - Technology
  Mon, 15 Oct 2018
  A fault with Virgin Media has left many customers in London without internet access and TV.
  
• Sundar Pichai: Google 'exploring' censored China search app - BBC News - Technology
  Mon, 15 Oct 2018
  The firm's CEO defends a possible return to China, a market Google abandoned over censorship concerns.
  
• Bloodhound supersonic car hits financial roadblock - BBC News - Technology
  Mon, 15 Oct 2018
  The UK-led supersonic car project goes into administration. There are just weeks to save the venture.
  
• UK cyber-centre thwarts hostile hackers - BBC News - Technology
  Mon, 15 Oct 2018
  The National Cyber Security Centre has combated about 1,200 attacks since it was created, it reveals.
  
• Paul Allen: Microsoft co-founder and billionaire dies aged 65 - BBC News - Technology
  Mon, 15 Oct 2018
  The billionaire businessman, who also owned the Seattle Seahawks NFL team, died in Seattle on Monday.
  
• UK seeks to secure smart home gadgets - BBC News - Technology
  Mon, 15 Oct 2018
  Makers of small, smart home gadgets will be encouraged to do more to protect them against hack attacks
  
• Tech Fix: The Google Pixel 3 Review: Phone’s Smarts Shine Through Its A.I.-Driven Camera - NYT > Personal Tech
  Mon, 15 Oct 2018
  Hardware innovations? Nope. Instead, Google is emphasizing software improvements — particularly for images — with its newest Pixel smartphones.
  
• Social media moderators: Blur your eyes - BBC News - Technology
  Sat, 13 Oct 2018
  Why one content moderator couldn't shake hands for three years after she left her job.
  
• 'Why we faked our Facebook wedding in Kinshasa' - BBC News - Technology
  Fri, 12 Oct 2018
  Successful, educated and attractive - Arlène Agneroh's friends said the only thing she was missing was a husband.
  
• Mobile wi-fi hotspots reviewed - BBC News - Technology
  Wed, 10 Oct 2018
  Lucy Hedges reviews the Skyroam Solis, Glocalme G3 and TP-Link M7450 mobile wi-fi hotspots.
  
• Tech Fix: How to Delete Facebook and Instagram From Your Life Forever - NYT > Personal Tech
  Wed, 10 Oct 2018
  Lost faith in Facebook and Instagram after data leakages, breaches and too much noise? Here’s a guide to breaking up with the social network and its photo-sharing app for good.
  
• Tech We’re Using: It’s Her Job to Get More People to Act Like You Right Now - NYT > Personal Tech
  Wed, 10 Oct 2018
  Millie Tran, the first global growth editor at The Times, discusses how she tries to understand and nurture a worldwide audience. “So many dashboards and data sets!”
  
• New Pixel Phones and Other Gadgets Keep Google in the Hardware Hunt - NYT > Personal Tech
  Tue, 09 Oct 2018
  Though sales of its devices have been slow, the search giant unveiled the Pixel 3, a smart speaker with a built-in screen and a tablet that doubles as a PC.
  
• Facebook’s New Gadget Is a Video-Chat Screen With a Camera That Follows You - NYT > Personal Tech
  Tue, 09 Oct 2018
  At a time when trust in its services is eroding, the social network introduced Portal and Portal Plus, its first major effort to build consumer hardware from scratch.
  
• Dyson Wants to Curl Your Hair - NYT > Personal Tech
  Tue, 09 Oct 2018
  But its cutting-edge technology — magical air currents — will cost you.
  
• Amsterdam's canal boats go electric - BBC News - Technology
  Mon, 08 Oct 2018
  All of Amsterdam's boats must go electric by 2025, but switching to electric is not straightforward.
  
• Portal: Facebook's new home gadget - BBC News - Technology
  Mon, 08 Oct 2018
  Facebook's Portal offers video chat around the home - but do consumers trust Facebook enough?
  
• A Good Appetite: Indian Cooks Embrace the Instant Pot - NYT > Personal Tech
  Sun, 07 Oct 2018
  The electric pressure cooker is well suited for many Indian dishes, and a slew of new cookbooks are seizing on its popularity.
  
• The world’s first fully-autonomous indoor farm - BBC News - Technology
  Sat, 06 Oct 2018
  The world’s first fully-autonomous indoor farm in San Carlos, California, is now operational.
  
• How to Charge Your Phone Faster - NYT > Personal Tech
  Thu, 04 Oct 2018
  No time to wait for your phone to charge up? No problem — these tips will get you the most battery power in the least amount of time.
  
• Tech Fix: Wireless Charging Is Here. So What Is It Good For? - NYT > Personal Tech
  Wed, 03 Oct 2018
  The technology, also known as magnetic induction, is a relatively new feature for powering iPhones and popular Android phones. Most people don’t use it, but here are a few benefits.
  
• Tech We’re Using: Setting Up Your Tech on the Assumption You’ll Be Hacked - NYT > Personal Tech
  Wed, 03 Oct 2018
  Sheera Frenkel, who writes about cybersecurity for The Times, explains how she safeguards her devices, and why passwords remain a weak link for more people.
  
• Fork Over Passwords or Pay the Price, New Zealand Tells Travelers - NYT > Personal Tech
  Tue, 02 Oct 2018
  Customs officials will now require people entering the country to open phones and other devices for inspection if asked.
  
• State of the Art: Why You Shouldn’t Use Facebook to Log In to Other Sites - NYT > Personal Tech
  Tue, 02 Oct 2018
  Facebook offered a convenient and secure way to sign up for online services. A major hack shows it failed at its one job.
  
• Tech Fix: Facebook Was Hacked. 3 Things You Should Do After the Breach. - NYT > Personal Tech
  Sat, 29 Sep 2018
  The social networking giant said attackers had exploited a weakness that enabled them to hijack the accounts of nearly 50 million users. Here are some tips for securing your account.
  
• Tech We’re Using: The Sun Sets. The Wind Dies. But Energy Data Is Relentless. - NYT > Personal Tech
  Wed, 26 Sep 2018
  Alternative power sources have upended the electric grid. Ivan Penn, who covers the beat, discusses the changes and how he keeps track of them.
  
• Tech Tip: Spare Your Friends: Make a Mini-Movie of Your Fabulous Vacation - NYT > Personal Tech
  Wed, 26 Sep 2018
  Showing all of the videos from your travels can be cumbersome. Instead, stitch them together into a short highlight reel.
  
• The Most Fun (and Useful) Things You Can Do With an Amazon Echo or Google Home - NYT > Personal Tech
  Tue, 25 Sep 2018
  Smart home devices will tell you the weather and answer trivia questions, sure, but they can do so much more. Try these tips to streamline your day, relax a little or just have some fun.
  
• The NYT Is on It: Zendaya Is Meechee Is a Post-Vine Vine - NYT > Personal Tech
  Tue, 25 Sep 2018
  And now we can all say Zendaya properly.
  
• Tech We’re Using: Windows on How Cities Change Can Be All Too Captivating - NYT > Personal Tech
  Wed, 19 Sep 2018
  Technology is crowding curbs with ride hailers and keeping homeowners fixated on housing values. Here are the tools that Emily Badger, a writer for The Upshot, uses to analyze the ripple effects.