Friday, March 16, 2018
Reverie Labs uses new machine learning algorithms to fix drug development bottlenecks
Developing new medicines can take years of research and cost millions of dollars before they are even ready for clinical trials. Several biotech startups are using machine learning to revolutionize the process and get drugs into pharmacies more quickly. One of the newest is called Reverie Labs, which is part of Y Combinator’s latest batch. […]
Backgrounder: New public transit funding available for transformative infrastructure projects in Guelph
Under the $180 billion Investing in Canada infrastructure plan, the Government of Canada is signing new bilateral agreements with all provinces and territories. The new bilateral agreements will see more than $33 billion in federal investment towards significant infrastructure projects across the country. 
Equity podcast: Theranos’s reckoning, BroadQualm’s stunning conclusion and Lyft’s platform ambitions
Hello and welcome back to Equity, TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. This week Katie Roof and I were joined by Mayfield Fund’s Navin Chaddha, an investor with early connections with Lyft to talk about, well, Lyft — as well as two bombshell news events in the form of an SEC fine for […] 
Google joins forces with band OK Go to create classroom activities
Rock band OK Go is known for their complex, nerdy music videos. They danced in microgravity inside a parabolic plane in one, set a Rube Goldberg machine in motion in another and used the sounds they could create inside a car in yet another one. Since... 
Musk Talks Tariffs, NYC Battles Traffic, and More Car News of the Week
Plus: Waymo puts passengers in its truly driverless cars, Lyft makes a move for self-driving dominance, and more. 
What's New for G Suite Admins - February 2018 Edition
Get a recap of all the G Suite features relevant to Admins released in February 2018. Check out the playlist for other videos: https://goo.gl/uXqNK4 To follow any of the links mentioned in the video, check out the notes section of the Presentation Slides: ============================ Agenda: - Headline News - Hangouts Chat 0:22 - Admin Updates - New Drive File Stream settings 2:52 - Admin Updates - Manage app runtime permissions on Android devices with Google Mobile Management 3:38 - Google Mobile Mgmt - Manage Android devices without the Google Apps Device Policy app 5:37 - Gmail - Improved attachment compliance in Gmail 6:45 ============================ For more information, check out these resources: - G Suite Newsletter Feb 2018: https://goo.gl/dfa8Td -G Suite Release Calendar: http://ift.tt/2hcW4vF -G Suite Updates Blog: http://ift.tt/2e1R3V5 -Certification: http://ift.tt/2gMSnML -Admin Training: http://ift.tt/2AIM0SL
Is force closing apps bad for your phone?
Is force closing apps good for your phone? Is it actually bad for it? Circuit Breaker reporter Ashley Carman reports. Subscribe: https://goo.gl/G5RXGs Check out our full video catalog: https://goo.gl/lfcGfq Visit our playlists: https://goo.gl/94XbKx Like The Verge on Facebook: https://goo.gl/2P1aGc Follow on Twitter: https://goo.gl/XTWX61 Follow on Instagram: https://goo.gl/7ZeLvX Read More: http://www.theverge.com
Backgrounder: New public transit funding available for transformative infrastructure projects in Greater Sudbury
Under the $180 billion Investing in Canada infrastructure plan, the Government of Canada is signing new bilateral agreements with all provinces and territories. The new bilateral agreements will see more than $33 billion in federal investment towards significant infrastructure projects across the country. 
Backgrounder: New public transit funding available for transformative infrastructure projects in Kingston
Under the $180 billion Investing in Canada infrastructure plan, the Government of Canada is signing new bilateral agreements with all provinces and territories. The new bilateral agreements will see more than $33 billion in federal investment towards significant infrastructure projects across the country. 
The Dutch Data Protection Authority accidentally leaked its employees’ data
Oh, sweet irony: the Dutch Data Protection Authority – where registered companies are required to report breaches in data – has accidentally leaked the names of some of its employees in over 800 public documents, local outlet NU.nl reports. The discovery comes from Dutch cybersecurity firm NFIR. Pauline Gras from the Dutch Data Protection Authority has since responded to the report, telling NU.nl that it is not their policy to reveal employee names. Indeed, this is why the agency never discloses the authors of research, legal advice and reports conducted by its team. Unfortunately though, the Data Protection Authority failed…
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Ubisoft revives 'Might & Magic' as a mobile strategy RPG
Might & Magic is back, but not in the way you were probably hoping for. Ubisoft has revived the beloved RPG series as a mobile battler called Might & Magic: Elemental Guardians, chock-full of colorful and chibi-esque creatures to collect. The... 
Audi Sport's e-tron GT will be based on Porsche's Mission E
Audi's performance Sport division announced that will introduce a four-door high-performance EV as part of Audi and VW's grand electrification plans. The E-Tron GT will be based on the Porsche Mission E platform and built alongside the E-Tron Quattro... 
With great tech success, comes even greater responsibly
As we watch major tech platforms evolve over time, it’s clear that companies like Facebook, Apple, Google and Amazon (among others) have created businesses that are having a huge impact on humanity — sometimes positive and other times not so much. That suggests that these platforms have to understand how people are using them and […] 
My Day With the Zombies Helping Airports Practice for Disaster
To see how airports prep for disaster, I joined the volunteer zombie corps and boarded a plane bound for (faux) doom. 
Why Giving Billions in Subsidies to Big Telecom Won't Get Us Better Service
WIRED columnist Susan Crawford on the dangers of auctioning off public assets to companies like Verizon and AT&T 
To Understand the Universe, Physicists Are Building Their Own
Silke Weinfurtner isn’t an evil genius hell-bent on creating a new world of her own to rule. She just wants to understand the origins of the one we already have. 
The Best Amazon Echo Speaker (2018)
Amazon has a lot of Alexa-enabled Echo speakers, and these are the ones you should consider. 
The Uneven Gains of Energy Efficiency
Low-income Americans are more likely to live in housing that wastes energy, which saddles them with disproportionately high energy costs. 
Tech Companies Try to Retrain the Workers They're Displacing
Automation will change or eliminate millions of today's jobs. Can training workers for entry-level tech jobs now ease the transition? 
The Morning After: Toys 'R' Us is shutting down
Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. Friday is the perfect time to take a photo trip through Shinjuku (both in real life and via Yakuza 6) and consider the appeal of Lyft's all-access subscription. 
Mickey and Minnie AR Emoji arrive in time for Galaxy S9 launch
If you think the Galaxy S9's personalized AR emoji creations are creepy, well, you're right. But as teased by Samsung at its launch event in MWC a few weeks ago, some familiar Disney faces are joining the robo-avatar party. Both Mickey and Minnie wil... 
This device prints on beer
Beer Ripples lets you customize a cold one in under 12 seconds using malt-based ink. Don't worry, your pint may look different, but it'll taste the same. Subscribe to CNET: http://cnet.co/2heRhep Check out our playlists: http://cnet.co/2g8kcf4 Download the new CNET app: http://ift.tt/2fmiQ6l Like us on Facebook: http://ift.tt/1930vfU Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/cnet Follow us on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2icCYYm
Samsung Sessions: The Slow Mo Guys at Unpacked
For the launch of the Galaxy S9 at Unpacked, Daniel Gruchy of The Slow Mo Guys shared expert advice how to capture Super Slow-mo like a pro. Watch the highlights from the Samsung Sessions stage at the Unpacked Experience Zone in Barcelona. #DoWhatYouCant To learn more about Super Slow-mo: http://ift.tt/2HEDWoY
Samsung Sessions: The Slow Mo Guys (All About Light)
To shoot Super Slow-mo like a pro, you need to understand how light affects your shot. In this class for Samsung Sessions, Gav and Dan of The Slow Mo Guys share what kinds of lighting work best for slow-mo shots. #DoWhatYouCant To learn more about Super Slow-mo: http://ift.tt/2HEDWoY
Samsung Sessions: The Slow Mo Guys (Radically Slowing Down Time)
With the Galaxy S9's Super Slow-mo, timing is everything. In this class for Samsung Sessions, the Slow Mo Guys teach you how to nail your slow-mo shot every time with the Galaxy S9. #DoWhatYouCant To learn more about Super Slow-mo: http://ift.tt/2HEDWoY
Samsung Sessions: The Slow Mo Guys (Epic Moments in the Everyday)
Creating share-worthy Super Slow-mo shots starts with the perfect subject. But where to look? In this class for Samsung Sessions, Gav and Dan of The Slow Mo Guys give their best tips for turning everyday things into epic moments. #DoWhatYouCant To learn more about Super Slow-mo: http://ift.tt/2HEDWoY
Dell XPS 13 (2018) review
Dell’s new XPS 13 is an overdue refresh of the company’s flagship laptop, but it’s still far from perfect. Subscribe: https://goo.gl/G5RXGs Check out our full video catalog: https://goo.gl/lfcGfq Visit our playlists: https://goo.gl/94XbKx Like The Verge on Facebook: https://goo.gl/2P1aGc Follow on Twitter: https://goo.gl/XTWX61 Follow on Instagram: https://goo.gl/7ZeLvX Read More: http://www.theverge.com
Samsung Galaxy S9 Official TVC: The Camera. Reimagined.
It’s not just a Camera. It reimagines what a camera can do. Introducing Samsung Galaxy S9. The Camera. Reimagined. To learn more: http://ift.tt/2FuY8cZ
You could win* a free Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus or a Galaxy S9!
Two lucky winners will take home one of Samsung’s new flagship phones. This sweepstakes ends March 18. Enter to win: http://cnet.co/GalaxyS9sweeps - Ends March 18 - Grand prize is a Galaxy S9 Plus and the runner-up prize is the Galaxy S9. - The phones are unlocked - Valid in the US and Canada only - You can get FIVE extra entries per referral Subscribe to CNET: http://bit.ly/17qqqCs Watch more CNET videos: http://ift.tt/1Lg5Xzr Follow CNET on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CNET Follow CNET on Facebook: http://ift.tt/UQQ9wc Follow CNET on Instagram: http://ift.tt/1YieDuO Follow CNET on Snapchat: CNETsnap
Galaxy S9 drop test: How strong is the glass?
Watch us drop a brand-new Samsung Galaxy S9 to see if it can survive two falls on the sidewalk. Read more about our drop test: http://cnet.co/2FVafmi Subscribe to CNET: http://bit.ly/17qqqCs Watch more CNET videos: http://ift.tt/1Lg5Xzr Follow CNET on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CNET Follow CNET on Facebook: http://ift.tt/UQQ9wc Follow CNET on Instagram: http://ift.tt/1YieDuO Follow CNET on Snapchat: CNETsnap
Li Ka-Shing to step down as chairman of CK Hutchison, owner of 3 and other tech holdings
A significant changing of the guard is underway in the world of telecoms and tech out of Asia. CK Hutchison, a Hong Kong conglomerate that owns the European mobile carrier 3 among other mobile and tech holdings, has announced that Li Ka-Shing is stepping down as the company’s chairman and executive director, after 46 years […] 
Ron Gilbert's 'Thimbleweed Park' gets physical collector's editions
Fans of adventure game classics have a reason to give Thimbleweed Park one more look -- it's about to get a physical release, complete with both standard ($35) and limited collector's editions ($65) for PS4 and Switch. Made by Ron Gilbert and Gary Wi... 
Detectify raises €5M for its crowdsourced website vulnerability scanner
Sweden-based Detectify, which offers a website vulnerability scanner that is in part powered by the crowd, has raised €5 million in new funding. The round was led by New York-based venture capital and private equity firm, Insight Venture Partners. Existing investors, Paua Ventures and Inventure, also participated. Founded in late 2013 by a self-described group […] 
Pokémon Go players can use Facebook to log in and sync devices
Niantic is making it easier to log into Pokémon Go, perhaps in an effort to prevent you from giving up on the game completely if you don't play for long stretches of time. You can now link Pokémon Go with your Facebook account, so you d... 
Samsung’s Galaxy S9 gets Disney AR Emojis at launch
I wasn’t alone in suggesting that Samsung’s Animoji competitors were, well, creepy. AR Emojis sit firmly in the uncanny valley between face scans and cartoon characters — generally lacking the adorableness of Apple’s offering. They have, however, had one saving grace: Disney, the entertainment company that essentially owns all of your best childhood memories. Samsung […] 
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