Ikea has always had a knack for making home life simpler. From flat-pack furniture to self-serve cafeterias, the Swedish retailer has built its reputation on affordability and accessibility. Now, the company is applying the same philosophy to technology with a major relaunch of its smart home range. Starting in January, […]
Continuous testing with new Android emulator tools
Posted by Lingfeng Yang, Android Studio team Developers often use the Android Emulator during their day-to-day development to quickly test the latest changes before they are being committed. In addition, developers are increasingly using the emulator in their continuous integration (CI) systems to run a larger suite of automated tests. […]
Here’s what I love and hate about T-Mobile 5G home internet – Automated Home
T-Mobile has been pitching 5G home internet as a simple, affordable alternative to traditional broadband. For many households, it’s become a lifeline where cable or fiber hasn’t reached. The idea is straightforward: instead of relying on wires, you pull internet from nearby cell towers through a gateway that doubles as a […]
U.S. Carriers Facing $200M in Fines for Selling Customer Location Data
As expected, the United States Federal Communications Commission today proposed fines against the four major wireless carriers in the United States for improperly sharing and selling real-time customer location information without taking “reasonable measures” to protect against unauthorized access to the data. In a statement [PDF] released today, the FCC […]
November 4th Xbox Insider Release Notes – Alpha Ring (1911.191101-1945)
Hey Alpha ring users! Today’s Xbox Insider Release Notes highlight the latest fixes, known issues, and features coming to your console. Starting at 2:00 p.m. PT today, users will receive the latest 1911 Xbox One system update (build: 19H1_RELEASE_XBOX_DEV_191118363.8112.191101-1945). Keep reading for more details. System Update Details: OS version released: […]
Photographer Ken Heyman Dies at 89
Ken Heyman, a photographer that’s worked with cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead, shot commissions for Life magazine, and collaborated with President Lyndon B. Johnson, died on December 10th in Manhattan at 89 years old. He died at his home of a heart ailment, as reported by his daughter, Jennifer McCarthy. [ […]
14nm FinFET in Risk Production; China’s First FinFET Line To Contribute Revenue by Late 2019
SMIC, the largest contract maker of semiconductors in China, announced this month that it would start commercial production of chips using its 14 nm FinFET manufacturing technology by the end of the year. This is the first FinFET manufacturing line in China, making it a notable development for a country […]