Man Booker International Prize Names 2019 Shortlist
The Man Booker International Prize named its six-title shortlist, narrowed down from last month’s 13-title longlist. Honoring the best translated fiction from around the world, the...
You Can Soon Create and Edit Google Files in Dropbox
Dropbox has finally delivered on a long-awaited partnership with G Suite for native editing tools, and it definitely seems like it was worth the wait. Read...
Rethinking Security as a Competitive Edge
We need to rethink security as a competitive edge and stop thinking of it as an impediment to getting business done. Source : Rethinking Security as...
That Viral Story About Selfie-Takers on a Thai Beach ‘Facing the Death Penalty’ Is Totally Fake
Recently, you may have seen news stories claiming that tourists could “face the death penalty” for taking selfies on a certain beach in Thailand—which we can...
EU Court Asked to Rule on ‘Piracy Liability’ of Usenet Provider
In 2009, anti-piracy group BREIN took News-Service Europe (NSE) – one of Europe’s largest Usenet providers at the time – to court. Representing the movie and music...
Accenture announces intent to buy French cloud consulting firm
As Google Cloud Next opened today in San Francisco, Accenture announced its intent to acquire Cirruseo, a French cloud consulting firm that specializes in Google Cloud...
How to Best Cleanse Your Energy, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
There are a number of factors that might lead you to feeling a little down in the dumps, but have you considered a simple energy cleanse?...
Scientists Dream of a Future Where Flying Cars Fight Climate Change
The flying car has been just a few years away for, well, years. The predictions aren’t getting more optimistic under President Donald Trump, but now science...
Proposed bill would forbid big tech platforms from using dark pattern design
A new piece of bipartisan legislation aims to protect people from one of the sketchiest practices that tech companies employ to subtly influence user behavior. Known...
Buy This Turbojet Engine from the Concorde and Become King of All Engine Swaps
Looks like there’s some choice Concorde jet memorabilia on eBay right now, including a few coffee cups and plates from the galley. Also: a Rolls-Royce Olympus...
