John Gordon Ross

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Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.

Mashable » Apple, Uber, Netflix, Twitter join corporate rebuke of Trump immigration policy

Saturday 28 January 23:50:15 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f364913%2fee0ef79b-00e1-4e15-8459-85c5bab66256Feed-tw Feed-fbFollowing the internal and public statements from the likes of Google, Facebook and Microsoft regarding the Trump administration's new immigration policy, two additional tech heavyweights have now added their voices to the fray.  SEE ALSO: Google recalls staff abroad as Trump's Muslim ban takes effect On Saturday, in an email obtained by Recode, Apple CEO Tim Cook, the head of the … [Link]

Slashdot » Who's Responsible For Accidents Caused By Open Source Self-Driving Car Software?

Saturday 28 January 23:34:00 UTC 2017

Here's the problem. "You could download Comma.ai's new open-source Python code from Github, grab the necessary hardware, and follow the company's instructions to add semi-autonomous capabilities to specific Acura and Honda model cars (with more vehicles to follow)," writes IEEE Spectrum. But then who's legally responsible if there's an accident? Long-time Slashdot reader Registered Coward v2 writes: While many legal … [Link]

Mashable » Well, this Twitter fight between NBA stars sure escalated quickly

Saturday 28 January 22:43:25 UTC 2017

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Slashdot » Who Hacked The Washington D.C. Police Surveillance Cameras?

Saturday 28 January 22:34:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes GIzmodo: City officials and the Secret Service have confirmed that just days before the presidential inauguration, police surveillance cameras in Washington, DC were targeted by hackers. Reportedly, 70% of the CCTV storage devices were infected with ransomware. According to the Washington Post, "City officials said ransomware left police cameras unable to record between January 12 and … [Link]

Mashable » George R.R. Martin delivering new 'Games of Thrones' story this year

Saturday 28 January 22:31:34 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f364893%2f325b75c0-2213-4984-879e-3d54632539ecFeed-tw Feed-fbThe long wait for a new Game of Thrones story is over! Unfortunately, the new material isn't George R. R. Martin's long-awaited book.  Instead, it's a short story from the author slated to be included in an upcoming anthology.  SEE ALSO: George R. R. Martin hints at a 2017 'Winds of Winter' release date Details as to what exactly will be … [Link]

Mashable » Justin Trudeau takes on Trump with a perfectly timed photo

Saturday 28 January 22:18:22 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f364880%2f52fb1827-404b-4fb9-bb0b-736f6e35604eFeed-tw Feed-fbIn the chaotic, heartbreaking wake of Donald Trump's "Muslim ban," Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau is projecting a markedly different message. On Saturday, Trudeau tweeted in solidarity with refugees, including those unable to enter the United States under the president's executive order. "To those fleeing persecution, terror & war, Canadians will welcome you, regardless of your faith," he said. "Diversity is … [Link]

Mashable » The heart-wrenching, relevant story behind a viral Twitter account

Saturday 28 January 21:41:13 UTC 2017

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Slashdot » Police Department Loses Years Worth of Evidence In Ransomware Incident

Saturday 28 January 21:34:00 UTC 2017

"Police in Cockrell Hill, Texas admitted Wednesday in a press release that they lost years worth of evidence after the department's server was infected with ransomware," reports BleepingComputer. "Lost evidence includes all body camera video, some in-car video, some in-house surveillance video, some photographs, and all Microsoft Office documents." An anonymous reader writes: Most of the data was from solved … [Link]

Slashdot » Scientist Investigate A Brand New Form of Matter: Time Crystals

Saturday 28 January 20:34:00 UTC 2017

The discovery of "non-equilibrium matter" could re-write the rules of physics. Long-time Slashdot reader jasonbrown quotes ScienceAlert: For months now, there's been speculation that researchers might have finally created time crystals — strange crystals that have an atomic structure that repeats not just in space, but in time, putting them in perpetual motion without energy. Now it's official — researchers … [Link]

Mashable » Weather forecaster truly cannot contain her love for Adam Driver

Saturday 28 January 20:32:48 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f35104%2fe8d6d735-4acd-4ce3-98cc-3545be76ca6cFeed-tw Feed-fb It's hard to predict what will cause a bout of uncontrollable laughter. For Charlotte, North Carolina meteorologist Kaitlin Cody, the magic combination is actor Adam Driver, a Super Bowl commercial and an awkward joke live on-air. After learning that Driver is scheduled to appear in a live Super Bowl commercial this year, Cody lauded him as "one of the funniest … [Link]

Mashable » iPhone 8 concept combines camera with Apple logo

Saturday 28 January 19:40:18 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f35109%2f9de76be1-ad94-4d0d-b341-14ccf7c7d51cFeed-tw Feed-fb The iPhone 7 may be just a few months old, but the excitement over the 10th anniversary iPhone 8 is already resulting in a few very well-conceived concept designs for Apple's next smartphone.  The latest comes from designer Iskander Utebayev, who not only gives us a look at what the rumored wraparound screen on the iPhone 8 might look like, … [Link]

Slashdot » Medical Startup To Begin Testing At-Home Brain Zapping Devices

Saturday 28 January 19:34:00 UTC 2017

"A doctor's prescription for clinical depression could one day sound like this: In the comfort of your own home, slip on a brain-zapping headband a few times per week," reports IEEE Spectrum. Slashdot reader the_newsbeagle writes: This isn't old-school brain zapping: It's not electroshock therapy… While "transcranial direct current stimulation" is being investigated as a treatment for all sorts of … [Link]

Mashable » Four-year-old had a Women's March protest with dolls and it's absolutely perfect

Saturday 28 January 19:25:01 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Hollywood rallies to support Iranian Asghar Farhadi, barred from Oscars by Muslim ban

Saturday 28 January 19:10:55 UTC 2017

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Mashable » New self-balancing Solowheel might replace your hoverboard

Saturday 28 January 19:00:00 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Iranian Oscar nominee barred from ceremony by Trump's Muslim ban

Saturday 28 January 18:59:49 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f364808%2fc1b95f35-cea7-4ab8-b2dc-e61ee0eab079Feed-tw Feed-fbPresident Donald Trump's immigration and travel ban is already affecting Muslims across the globe — including Oscar nominees.  Director Asghar Farhadi, whose film The Salesman is nominated for best foreign-language film, will not be able to attend the ceremony in February.  The Iranian filmmaker will not be allowed into the country after Trump signed an executive order on Friday banning entry … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon and Netflix are spending money like drunken sailors at Sundance

Saturday 28 January 18:52:42 UTC 2017

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Slashdot » Kickstarter Suspends Crowdfunding Campaign For Electronics 3D Printer

Saturday 28 January 18:34:00 UTC 2017

Kickstarter has suspended a crowdfunding campaign that promised its backers "a high-end multi-material 3D liquid jet printer" that could print circuit boards. Slashdot reader PrintBetter writes: With just three days to go, backers were pulling out of Next Dynamics' NexD1 Kickstarter amidst fears the creator exaggerated progress on their prototype and tried to pass off prints purchased from Shapeways as … [Link]

Mashable » Google recalls staff abroad as Trump's Muslim ban takes effect

Saturday 28 January 18:20:12 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f364788%2fe0802c70-27fc-408c-bc99-1e2a2290a1daFeed-tw Feed-fbPresident Donald Trump's "Muslim ban" is causing fear and chaos among immigrants everywhere — even at Google.  As immigrants, visa holders and refugees tried frantically to make it into the United States after Trump signed an executive order banning entry to the U.S. from seven majority Muslim countries on Friday, Google moved to protect its own staff.  Google CEO Sundar Pichai … [Link]

Mashable » Mysterious object mesmerizes crowd at 'Counter-Strike' Major tournament

Saturday 28 January 18:10:26 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f364796%2ff5bd7623-1a64-4f38-95ec-59ae7c6a86f3Feed-tw Feed-fbATLANTA — During a technical timeout at the ELeague Major Saturday, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive pro Epitácio "Taco" de Melo started playing with a mysterious object, and nobody could figure out what it was. SK Gaming's Taco was disconnected from the quarterfinals match against FaZe Clan, and while waiting to get back into the final game of the three-game match, he started … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » How API Growth is Forcing Vendors to Take Notice

Saturday 28 January 17:54:31 UTC 2017

Until recently, networking engineers hardly needed to know what API stood for, let alone how to use one. That’s all changing now as API growth picks up critical mass, which risks leaving established networking device players flat-footed, argues Teren Bryson over at TechTarget. [Link]

Slashdot » Solar Energy Now Employs More Americans Than Oil, Coal and Gas Combined

Saturday 28 January 17:34:00 UTC 2017

Solar energy now accounts for 43% of the workers in the U.S. power-generating industry, surpassing the 22% from all workers in the coal, oil, and gas industries combined, according to new figures from the Department of Energy. Slashdot reader Lucas123 writes: In 2016, the solar workforce in the U.S. increased by 25% to 374,000 employees, compared to 187,117 electrical generation … [Link]

Mashable » 2017 Oscar Predictions – CineFix Roundtable

Saturday 28 January 17:31:06 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Australian Open winners dance like absolute champions

Saturday 28 January 17:27:32 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f35093%2f12cece0f-a1c6-45b5-99b2-13b294feaa8bFeed-tw Feed-fb Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Lucie Safarova just won their second Australian Open title, and they sure know how to celebrate it. The women's doubles tandem beat Andrea Hlavackova and Peng Shuai in a tense match, and, after posing with the trophy, proceeded to bust out a coordinated, clearly pre-arranged dance number.  It's a good thing Mattek-Sands and Safarova won. Otherwise, they would … [Link]

Mashable » Zendaya offers modeling job to woman bullied on Twitter

Saturday 28 January 17:11:53 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f364776%2f4b092326-766a-4707-8000-8fecd8e60ce8Feed-tw Feed-fbAs usual, Zendaya has no patience for haters. The star took a random male Twitter user to task Friday for disparaging an aspiring plus-size model's selfies. "Never trust a top half posting ass female," the dude had tweeted, citing a photo in which the woman's body was not visible. SEE ALSO: 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' teaser brings back the web wings And Zendaya … [Link]

Mashable » Watch Drew Barrymore shatter the record for 'world's widest wig'

Saturday 28 January 17:11:21 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f35100%2fc6776447-f3d2-4125-9faa-a20406897953Feed-tw Feed-fb Bet you didn't know there was a Guinness World Record for "widest wig." Well, there is. And Drew Barrymore just shattered it. With a helpful assist from Tonight Show staffers, Barrymore donned a hairpiece that was seven feet, four inches wide — beating the previous record of five feet, two inches. Bonus: the wig had some cool bows on it. … [Link]

Mashable » A gorgeous 1890 postcard tour of the Alpine land of Tyrol

Saturday 28 January 17:00:00 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f35052%2f8bfc754a-f4ce-4a0c-97bd-135ab4ecce3bFeed-tw Feed-fbSella Joch and Langkofl.Image: Library of CongressThese postcards of the Princely County of Tyrol, an Alpine region of the Austro-Hungarian empire, were created using the Photochrom process, an early procedure for imbuing monochrome images with surprisingly lifelike color.Developed in the 1880s by an employee of a Swiss printing company, the process involves coating a lithographic limestone tablet with a photosensitive emulsion … [Link]

Mashable » Trump might regret this tweet when he goes to meet the Queen

Saturday 28 January 16:56:46 UTC 2017

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Slashdot » Avaya Explains Why They've Declared Bankruptcy

Saturday 28 January 16:34:00 UTC 2017

Friday Avaya's Corporate Treasurer explained why they're filing for a chapter 11 "restructuring." After examining their debt, "we decided it was a critical next step in our transformation from a hardware company to a software and services company and the best path forward for our customers, partners and employees." skidv writes: ZDNet breaks down the deal… "Avaya noted that its … [Link]

Slashdot » Canadian Police Identify Suspect From Remotely-Accessed Stolen Laptop

Saturday 28 January 15:34:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader writes: Last week a security consultant remotely logged into his stolen laptop, and gathered clues from a Facebook profile. Though it didn't provide the suspect's real name, the consultant shared the profile online, and says he's now receiving tips from other crime victims who are scouring through the profile's friends list. And according to a local newspaper, … [Link]

Mashable » How to use iMessage special effects

Saturday 28 January 15:14:00 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f297214%2f5183026272_730d7f0e90_bFeed-tw Feed-fbOver the years the iPhone's Messages app has evolved from a relatively simple messaging program to a sophisticated tool complete with special effects.  A lot of this is due to iMessage, Apple's proprietary messaging platform (a term many iPhone users erroneously apply to the Messages app itself). We're taking a look at how you can use the special effects in Messages, … [Link]

Mashable » These reinvented dumbbells are perfect for city apartments

Saturday 28 January 15:00:00 UTC 2017

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Popular Science » Celebrate Year of the Rooster with the best chicken science

Saturday 28 January 14:30:00 UTC 2017

Animals From sperm-rejecting hens to Chickenosaurus legs Chickens or Gallus gallus domesticus are the most common birds living around us. In the name of the Year of the Chicken here we present some cool science about… [Link]

Mashable » How people rebuilt after the horrific firebombing of Dresden

Saturday 28 January 14:00:00 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Digital media fell in love with Snapchat, and now Snapchat loves TV

Saturday 28 January 13:30:00 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f364582%2fd828b956-d3a2-451b-bb5c-52f65c3be000Feed-tw Feed-fbThree years ago, Nick Bell and a few colleagues at Snapchat stared at a wall of post-it notes. On them were the names of dozens of media outlets like People, Daily Mail, Billboard and The New York Times. Snapchat wanted brands with strong voices that could connect with a 14 year old. It was up to Bell, formerly senior VP at … [Link]

Mashable » This racial justice map sheds light on an often overlooked part of U.S. history

Saturday 28 January 13:03:00 UTC 2017

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Slashdot » iPhone 7 Ousts Samsung Galaxy Note 4 As 'Device of Choice' For UK Defense Officials

Saturday 28 January 13:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Stack: Apple is to offer its iPhone 7 as the "device of choice" for the UK military's secure communications. British telecom giant BT is said to be hardening the Apple device in order for it to be able to handle the Ministry of Defense's military communications, including state secrets and highly-sensitive data. … [Link]

Slashdot » Remote Attackers Can Force Samsung Galaxy Devices Into Never-Ending Reboot Loop

Saturday 28 January 10:00:00 UTC 2017

Orome1 quotes a report from Help Net Security: A single SMS can force Samsung Galaxy devices into a crash and reboot loop, and leave the owner with no other option than to reset it to factory settings and lose all data stored on it. This is because there are certain bugs in older Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets that can … [Link]

Slashdot » Today Marks 50th Anniversary of Fatal Apollo 1 Disaster

Saturday 28 January 7:00:00 UTC 2017

schwit1 writes: NASASpaceFlight.com reports: "Fifty years ago Friday, the first — but sadly not the last — fatal spaceflight accident struck NASA when a fire claimed the lives of Virgil 'Gus' Grissom, Roger Chaffee, and Ed White during a training exercise at Launch Complex 34. The accident, a major setback for the struggling Apollo program, ushered in the first understanding … [Link]

Mashable » John Hurt, who played Ollivander in 'Harry Potter,' dies at 77

Saturday 28 January 3:35:03 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f364712%2fc7e82b41-0603-4be1-b175-9dd999001512Feed-tw Feed-fbAward-winning British actor and knight John Hurt died at 77 Friday, roughly a year and half after announcing he had pancreatic cancer, Mashable has confirmed.  The actor of stage and screen had hundreds of credits dating back into the 1960s, but he was most known for his roles in Alien, 1984, Doctor Who and The Elephant Man. For a younger generation, … [Link]

Slashdot » USB-C Power Meter Helps You Spot Counterfeit Accessories Before They Fry Your Gadgets

Saturday 28 January 3:30:00 UTC 2017

USB Type-C cables are not all created equally. In fact, some USB Type-C cables fail so badly that they will permanently damage your hardware. Benson Leung, an engineer on Google's Pixel team, discovered early last year that there's even more risk to your electronics when you've got a cheap USB-C cable with an older USB connector on the other end … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Is Moving Its Entire International iTunes Business To Ireland

Saturday 28 January 2:05:00 UTC 2017

Starting February 5th, Apple will be moving its entire international iTunes business from Luxembourg to its European headquarters in Cork, Ireland, according to a note sent to developers this week. The non-U.S. iTunes business consists of Apple Music and the individual stores for iTunes, iBooks and Apps. Internationally, iTunes is available in over 140 countries, while Apple Music is streaming … [Link]

Mashable » Snapchat is about to tell us so many things about its business

Saturday 28 January 1:27:45 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f364700%2fdbbb3001-7e49-4d3b-a368-915d0a46f870Feed-tw Feed-fbSnapchat is about to get a little less secretive.  Snap Inc., the mobile app's parent company, will file for an initial public offering late next week, according to anonymous sources speaking to Kara Swisher of Recode. Given that it's Swisher, a tech press veteran, we'd categorized them as reliable.  SEE ALSO: Snapchat cash is no joke for the media The fact … [Link]

Slashdot » Tesla CEO Elon Musk Joins President Trump's New Manufacturing Council

Saturday 28 January 1:25:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Electrek: Tesla CEO Elon Musk was already on President Trump's Strategic and Policy Forum, but the White House announced today that he will also be joining the administration's new manufacturing council, a private sector group that advises the U.S. secretary of commerce. He headed a meeting on Monday at the White House. Musk … [Link]

Mashable » 'Counter-Strike' team Virtus.pro goes on insane win streak at Eleague Major

Saturday 28 January 1:08:08 UTC 2017

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Mashable » Alternativefacts.com exists and it's been redirected to the perfect site

Saturday 28 January 1:07:21 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f364661%2f0b90d34f-9fd4-4d44-9eb2-90a82a77f612Feed-tw Feed-fbThe phrase "alternative facts" has lit up the internet since Kellyanne Conway infamously used it to describe the White House's version of Trump's sad inauguration crowd numbers. While most people have read the phrase as synonymous with basic lies, it also has another meaning — and a brilliant redirect to a Psychology Today page perfectly explains it. If you visit alternativefacts.com, … [Link]

Mashable » Eleven from 'Stranger Things' just landed her first film role, and it's huge

Saturday 28 January 0:59:46 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f364674%2fe35c9b64-5127-45f7-bb7b-3a5781a97eebFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Millie Bobby Brown, who played the enigmatic Eleven from Stranger Things, is going to be a movie star. That much was always a given. And for her first feature role, the Demogorgon slayer herself is taking on a far, far bigger monster. The King of Monsters, in fact. SEE ALSO: Finally, a VR breakthrough: 'Dear Angelica' will fog … [Link]

Slashdot » New Data Shows 85% of Humans Live Under a Corrupt Government

Saturday 28 January 0:45:00 UTC 2017

schwit1 writes: According to one think tank that studies corruption in government, 85% of the world lives under governments that are essentially corrupt. New Atlas reports: "'Corruption' is defined by Transparency International (TI) as 'the abuse of entrusted power for private gain.' Each year since 1995, TI has published a Corruption Perceptions Index that scores the world's nations out of … [Link]

Slashdot » Twitter Releases National Security Letters

Saturday 28 January 0:25:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: Today, Twitter joined the ranks of Yahoo, Cloudflare and Google by announcing it had received two national security letters, one in 2015 and one in 2016. The NSLs came with gag orders that prevented Twitter from telling the public or the targeted users about the government's demands. The FBI recently lifted these … [Link]

Mashable » 'Heartbroken' Malala Yousafzai calls out Trump for 'closing the door' on refugees

Saturday 28 January 0:08:41 UTC 2017

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f364632%2fac95f28f-d4c5-428f-81b2-a0053154d2d8Feed-tw Feed-fbMalala Yousafzai has been critical of Donald Trump before, but after the new president ordered "new vetting measures" to change refugee policies Friday she issued a statement expressing her extreme sadness and disappointment. Yousafzai, a Pakistani activist, Nobel Laureate and gun violence survivor, repeatedly shared how "heartbroken" she was about the decision that will impact families fleeing violence and war. She … [Link]

Popular Science » Without Apollo 1, we might have never made it to the moon

Saturday 28 January 0:06:06 UTC 2017

apollo 1 spacecraft Space Three astronauts made the ultimate sacrifice, but they didn't die in vain In the end, the accident may have saved more lives than it took. [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Says PC Market Is Finally Stabilizing

Saturday 28 January 0:05:00 UTC 2017

In a call with analysts on Thursday, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said the consumer PC market is finally stabilizing after being in a long decline. His statement echoes a recent report by International Data Corporation in which the market research firm said it was optimistic that the PC market would rebound this year after five years of contraction as people … [Link]

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