CTOvision
OCTOBER 31, 2020
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GeekWire
OCTOBER 31, 2020
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations for Washington state have been rising since early September. Data for the most recent days are incomplete. (Washington State Department of Health charts.). If you’re hankering for a Halloween scare, look no further than newly released stats on the spread of COVID-19. In King County , the number of new cases reported each day has increased 2.5-fold compared to what it was in mid-September.
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The Verge
OCTOBER 31, 2020
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. Google is introducing custom backgrounds for its Meet videoconferencing platform, the company announced in a blog post. If you use Meet in Google’s Chrome browser you should be able to access the feature in Chrome OS as well as on Windows and Mac laptops and desktops. The feature is “coming soon” to mobile, Google says.
Gizmodo
OCTOBER 31, 2020
It feels like whenever I cough these days it triggers a mini-panic attack that I promptly try to quash with a steady stream of chamomile tea. Thankfully, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have figured out a way to gauge whether a person has covid-19 just from the sound of their cough , so I may… Read more.
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Many organizations today are unlocking the power of their data by using graph databases to feed downstream analytics, enahance visualizations, and more. Yet, when different graph nodes represent the same entity, graphs get messy. Watch this essential video with Senzing CEO Jeff Jonas on how adding entity resolution to a graph database condenses network graphs to improve analytics and save your analysts time.
GeekWire
OCTOBER 31, 2020
Seattle Seahawks receivers D.K. Metcalf, left, and David Moore interact with fans via a Microsoft Surface Hub set up at CenturyLink Field for pre-game activities. (Microsoft Photo). The Seattle Seahawks are running another play from an evolving virtual fan engagement playbook, teaming with Microsoft once again , this time to connect fans in Microsoft Teams with players and coaches before a game.
Gizmodo
OCTOBER 31, 2020
Interstate 580 runs from the California’s North Bay through to the Central Valley. Along the way, it goes over the crest of Altamont Pass and hills that turn golden in summer and lush green with the winter rains. Read more.
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Gizmodo
OCTOBER 31, 2020
Sir Sean Connery, star of stage and screen and the legendary actor who catapulted Ian Fleming’s spyfi novel hero into a movie and pop-cultural icon , has passed away at 90. Read more.
The Verge
OCTOBER 31, 2020
Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge. Woot is selling a batch of refurbished Pixelbook Go laptops starting at $530 for the base model with an Intel Core m3 processor, 64GB of storage and an FHD touchscreen display (usually $650 new), going up to $790 for the Core i7 model with 256GB of storage and 16GB of RAM. These have a 90-day warranty through Woot with the option available to extend coverage by a year with a SquareTrade protection plan.
TechSpot
OCTOBER 31, 2020
To give the world a better idea of what might be possible with kits like these, Chevy decided to take a 1977 K5 Blazer truck and install one of these "eCrate" motor kits directly into it. Chevy didn't run into any issues during the installation process from what we can.
Venture Beast
OCTOBER 31, 2020
AI-for-good projects can easily go wrong if you don't ask the right questions and include the right people from the start. Read More.
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Software leaders who are building applications based on Large Language Models (LLMs) often find it a challenge to achieve reliability. It’s no surprise given the non-deterministic nature of LLMs. To effectively create reliable LLM-based (often with RAG) applications, extensive testing and evaluation processes are crucial. This often ends up involving meticulous adjustments to prompts.
The Verge
OCTOBER 31, 2020
The Acer Swift 3X is one of the first laptops to include Intel’s new GPU. | Photo by Monica Chin / The Verge. Earlier this month , the public got its first glimpse of Iris Xe Max, Intel’s new discrete GPU for thin-and-light laptops, at an Acer press event. Today, Intel revealed the full first wave of laptops that will include this GPU, some of which are available for purchase now in certain countries.
Venture Beast
OCTOBER 31, 2020
Intel has launched its Iris Xe Max graphics chip with three laptop makers as customers. Acer, Asus, and Dell have signed on. Read More.
The Verge
OCTOBER 31, 2020
Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge. Saturday is your last chance to get in on Best Buy’s multi-day sale , but don’t worry if you miss out. Black Friday is a few weeks away, and this year, retailers are offering very good sale prices almost every day. Wherever those deals come from, we’ll be putting them in deal posts for you to check out. What follows are the best deals that have made the rounds on The Verge earlier this week, as well as some new inclusions we think you’ll enjoy.
TechSpot
OCTOBER 31, 2020
In case you’ve been living under a rock: the Radeon RX 6000 series is AMD’s response to Nvidia’s RTX 3000 graphics processors. Namely, the RX 6900 XT ($999) targets the RTX 3090 ($1,500), the RX 6800 XT ($650) targets the RTX 3080 ($700), and the RX 6800 ($580) targets the RTX 3070 ($500).
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Apache Cassandra is an open-source distributed database that boasts an architecture that delivers high scalability, near 100% availability, and powerful read-and-write performance required for many data-heavy use cases. However, many developers and administrators who are new to this NoSQL database often encounter several challenges that can impact its performance.
The Verge
OCTOBER 31, 2020
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. A jury in Texas has ruled that Apple has to pay VirnetX $502.8 million in royalties for VPN on Demand, a feature that lets iOS users access a VPN connection, Bloomberg reported. The two companies have been involved in a legal battle for ten years, with VirnetX— sometimes referred to as a patent troll — arguing that Apple’s VPN on Demand and FaceTime use its technology.
TechSpot
OCTOBER 31, 2020
Apple’s service program explains that the issue affects a small percentage of AirPods Pro units manufactured before October 2020. Owners of a faulty pair of earphones will experience either crackling or static sounds which increase while exercising, talking on the phone, or in loud environments. Other problems may be present.
Gizmodo
OCTOBER 31, 2020
The majority of people can probably recite one of the most basic lessons of the coronavirus pandemic: Don’t get too close to others, especially without a mask. Knowing that, it would be totally reasonable to think that the picture above is from a previous Halloween, before “coronavirus” was part of our daily… Read more.
TechSpot
OCTOBER 31, 2020
Earlier in 2020, Huawei overtook Samsung for the first time in terms of worldwide smartphone shipments, managing to sell 55.8 million devices despite its products being subject to US sanctions. However, the pandemic-induced trend of slowing smartphone sales has continued through the third quarter, and the top five companies once.
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You’ve read the PMBOK® Guide several times, taken the certification exam for project managers, passed, and you are now a PMP®. So why do you keep making rookie mistakes? This whitepaper shows 20 of the most common mistakes that young or inexperienced project managers make, issues that can cost significant time and money. It's a good starting point for understanding how and why many PMs get themsleves into trouble, and provides guidance on the types of issues that PMs need to understand.
Venture Beast
OCTOBER 31, 2020
Our leaders must explore how energy resiliency and climate action can create a better "new normal." Read More.
Gizmodo
OCTOBER 31, 2020
If you’ve been hearing static or crackling sounds on your AirPods Pro, rest assured: You are sane. The sound issues are actually an Apple problem, and the company wants to fix them for you for free. Read more.
The Verge
OCTOBER 31, 2020
One of the countless impacts of the coronavirus pandemic is that it halted the NYC Department of Sanitation’s recycling program that picks up your e-waste by appointment. The program is still paused, and it isn’t set to resume its normal cadence of accepting e-waste at drop-off sites until at least June 2021. Thankfully, you have a few short-term options if you need to get rid of some tech in the coming weeks.
Gizmodo
OCTOBER 31, 2020
3D printers usually work by extruding long strings of molten plastic onto a surface. When MIT Media Lab researchers spotted a broken printer squirting out plastic erratically, they had an idea: By programming a normal home 3D printer, they could simulate that erratic extrusion and create a sort of light, flexible lace… Read more.
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If you’re considering migrating from DataStax Enterprise (DSE) to open source Apache Cassandra®, our comprehensive guide is tailored for architects, engineers, and IT directors. Whether you’re motivated by cost savings, avoiding vendor lock-in, or embracing the vibrant open-source community, Apache Cassandra offers robust value. Transition seamlessly to Instaclustr Managed Cassandra with our expert insights, ensuring zero downtime during migration.
GeekWire
OCTOBER 31, 2020
(Photos courtesy of Fred Hutch). Looking for a little levity in a world where science is tackling its fair share of tough problems, doctors and staff at Seattle’s Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center held a pumpkin carving contest for Halloween. The annual event held by the institution’s Basic Sciences and Human Biology divisions attracted 22 entries and more than 300 votes were cast in a variety of categories, including most artistic pumpkin, most horrific, most scientific and mos
Gizmodo
OCTOBER 31, 2020
Days after being hit by Typhoon Molave, the Philippines braced itself as another storm, Super Typhoon Goni, made landfall on Saturday. Goni is a Category Five storm and is the strongest to make landfall this year so far. Read more.
The Verge
OCTOBER 31, 2020
Once again Riot has turned the opening ceremonies of the League of Legends World Championship final into a technological showcase. This year at Pudong Football Stadium in Shanghai, the ceremony was split into a few different parts: it opened with virtual K-pop group K/DA performed via augmented reality, which was followed by a melody of anthems from past Worlds events.
Gizmodo
OCTOBER 31, 2020
From the creatives behind animated films Secret of the Kells and Song of the Sea , Wolfwalkers is on its way to a limited theatrical run and onto Apple TV. Read more.
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“Reimagined: Building Products with Generative AI” is an extensive guide for integrating generative AI into product strategy and careers featuring over 150 real-world examples, 30 case studies, and 20+ frameworks, and endorsed by over 20 leading AI and product executives, inventors, entrepreneurs, and researchers.
GeekWire
OCTOBER 31, 2020
The past year has brought a pandemic, a national reckoning over race, plus antitrust investigations and charges against major tech companies, with massive swaths of the tech workforce working from their bedrooms. But also record profits, a booming IPO market, and trillion-dollar valuations at the same time. Does this suggest a disconnect, or point to a “correction” in the future?
Gizmodo
OCTOBER 31, 2020
Somebody opened the box. Read more.
Gizmodo
OCTOBER 31, 2020
A 55-inch Toshiba Fire 4K TV and a sale on select Oster kitchen appliances lead Saturday’s best deals. Read more.
Gizmodo
OCTOBER 31, 2020
Bobsweep PetHair Plus Robot Vacuum & Mop (Cobalt) | $200 | Best Buy Read more.
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