“Jidoka” is a new one to me. TRI (Toyota Research Institute) CEO Gill Pratt described the concept as “Automation with a Human Touch.” The anglicized version of the notion is “Autonomation” — both are modified forms of “ automation,” in their respective languages. The word was originally applied to Toyota’s Production System, highlighting the need for human participation in the process. Quoting … [Read more...]
HTML Element
HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is the standard markup language for creating web pages. It provides a set of predefined elements, each with its specific purpose, to structure and present content on a web page. In this article, we'll take a closer look at HTML elements and how they're used. What are HTML elements? HTML elements are the building blocks of web pages. They define the structure and … [Read more...]
Framework expands sustainability efforts by offering refurbished laptops in the EU
Back in October, Framework announced that it would further its sustainability efforts by offering refurbished units at a discount. While this first effort was limited to those in the United States and Canada, the company is now expanding the program, offering refurbished laptops to those in Austria, France, Germany, Ireland, and the Netherlands. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]
Pixel Buds Pro Spatial Audio demo gets teased in latest app version
Google's Pixel Buds Pro seems to be revving the engines as an audio enhancement update approaches. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]
Elon Musk's Tesla Recalls Select Model S, Model X, Model 3, Model Y Vehicles in the US
Tesla said it would recall 3,62,000 US vehicles to update its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta software after US regulators said on Thursday the driver assistance system did not adequately adhere to traffic safety laws and could cause crashes.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the Tesla software allows a vehicle to "exceed speed limits or travel through … [Read more...]
TikTok is cribbing from HQ Trivia's answer sheet
Perhaps someone at TikTok watched the recent documentary on the boom and bust of HQ Trivia, because it has announced a live trivia challenge with a $500,000 prize pool. TikTok Trivia is open to users in the US aged 18 and older. You can tap a trivia widget in the For You feed, search for the #TikTokTrivia tag or navigate to the @TikTok account now to register. TikTok Trivia will run daily for five … [Read more...]
Pitch Deck Teardown: Gaming monetization company Incymo AI’s $850K seed deck
If you’ve ever played free-to-play video games on your phone, you may have seen an advert or two, including mini-games and other content with variable quality and relevance. That’s the space where Incymo operates; it promises to leverage machine learning and other smarts to maximize advertising revenues for game publishers, promising its users a 30% increase in average revenue per user (ARPU) from … [Read more...]
How to check the room's temperature and humidity with an Apple HomePod
Apple's HomePod Mini and HomePod 2 are currently two of the best smart speakers. Not only do they deliver great sound quality, but they also seamlessly connect to other Apple devices. This allows you to mirror the audio from your iDevice to your HomePod easily. Though, if you're a new iPhone user, you may not be aware of all the features a HomePod offers. After all, the Apple Home app on … [Read more...]
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra receives an unofficial TWRP port
TeamWin Recovery Project, or TWRP for short, is by far the most popular custom recovery solution in the Android modding scene. Although the tinkering fanbase has significantly dwindled over the years, but there are still people out there dedicated to the craft, which means a recent flagship receiving a port of TWRP is quite a big deal. This is exactly what happens with the Galaxy S23 series, as … [Read more...]
Flex Box (CSS)
It is a one-dimensional layout method for arranging items in rows or columns. Items flex (expand) to fill additional space or shrink to fit into smaller spaces. This article explains all the fundamentals. 1. The Flex Container The flex container is the parent element that contains the flex items. It has various properties that allow designers to define the layout's direction, spacing, alignment, … [Read more...]
Real-time Ubuntu Linux now available
Canonical has released its real-time Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Linux platform, intended to offer end-to-end security and reliability for time-bound workloads.Unveiled February 14 and positioned for use in applications in telecom, aerospace, defense, and the public sector, Version 22.04 provides deterministic responses to real-time events and looks to minimize response time guarantees within a specified … [Read more...]
Twitter Becomes First Social Media Platform to Allow Cannabis Ads in the US
Twitter on Wednesday became the first social media platform to allow cannabis companies to market their brands and products in the United States.The company had earlier only allowed advertising for hemp-derived CBD topical products, while other social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and TikTok follow a "no cannabis advertising policy" as pot remains illegal at the federal … [Read more...]
Meta is bringing Telegram-like ‘channels’ to Instagram
Meta has set its sights on copying a new messaging app: Telegram. Mark Zuckerberg just showed off “broadcast channels,” a new Instagram feature that brings one-way messaging to the app. The company is testing the feature with a handful of creators, and plans to bring the Telegram-like functionality to Facebook and Messenger as well. Broadcast channels allow creators to stream updates to their … [Read more...]
TwitchCon 2023 says goodbye to San Diego
/ Viva Twitch Vegas! a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Photo by Robin L Marshall / Getty ImagesTwitch has announced the US and European host cities for this year’s TwitchCon … [Read more...]
Tesla recalls 362,758 vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving beta for ‘crash risk’
/ NHTSA pushed Tesla to update its driver assist software so that it doesn’t break traffic laws before drivers can react. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Illustration by … [Read more...]
FCC proposals require phone companies to help domestic violence survivors
Now that the Safe Connections Act (SCA) has become law, the Federal Communications Commission is taking steps to help domestic violence survivors leave their partners' phone plans. The agency has proposed rules that would require carriers separate the line for a survivor within two business days of a request. Another proposal would also have carriers hide contact with abuse hotlines from … [Read more...]
Researchers Hijack Popular NPM Package with Millions of Downloads
Feb 16, 2023Ravie LakshmananSupply Chain / Software Security A popular npm package with more than 3.5 million weekly downloads has been found vulnerable to an account takeover attack. "The package can be taken over by recovering an expired domain name for one of its maintainers and resetting the password," software supply chain security company Illustria said in a report. While npm's security … [Read more...]
The founder of WallStreetBets is suing Reddit
/ Jaime Rogozinski claims the site wrongly banned him from moderating the r/WallStreetBets subreddit he created in 2012. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Illustration: … [Read more...]
Microsoft announces Visual Studio extension for upgrading .NET projects
The team at Microsoft has announced an extension in Visual Studio that allows users to upgrade their .NET Framework or .NET Core web and desktop applications directly within Visual Studio. According to the blog post, if a user’s application is built for .NET Framework or .NET Core, now is the time to upgrade to .NET 6 (Long Term Support version) or .NET 7 (Standard Term Support version) in … [Read more...]
Meta is copying Telegram channels in Instagram
/ The new Instagram channels let creators broadcast updates to a wide audience of followers.a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63">Screenshots of the new Instagram channels. a:hover]:text-gray-63 … [Read more...]