Sidewalk Labs could pilot city-changing tech in Toronto sooner than you think

 Alphabet’s Sidewalk Labs smart city subsidiary is working with the city of Toronto to help plan a brand new community, but nothing’s set in stone on that front yet, with a 12-month lead-up period during which they’ll work out the project and make sure all involved agree to move forward. But that doesn’t mean Sidewalk has to wait at least a year to start exploring how… Read More

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Pandora misses a beat, shares down 6% after posting earnings

 Music streaming business Pandora reported earnings after the bell on Thursday. Adjusted earnings per share were negative six cents, better than the negative eight cents that Yahoo Finance analysts were predicting.  Revenue was $378.6 million, an 8% year-over-year increase from last year.  Yet it’s beneath the $380.57 million that analysts were expecting. Shares quickly dipped nearly 6%… Read More

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Apple iPhone X: Tracking the launch around the world

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It’s finally here. The iPhone X lands globally Friday and we’re meeting the first people to get their hands on the coveted device.

From Sydney to Singapore, London, Paris, New York and finally San Francisco and Los Angeles, follow along as we join in the fun. And if you’re still wondering whether to buy the iPhone X, our hands-on review may make up your mind. Read more…

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Apple iPhone X: Tracking the launch around the world

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SYDNEY > SINGAPORE > LONDON > PARIS > NEW YORK > LOS ANGELES > SAN FRANCISCO

It’s finally here. The iPhone X lands globally Friday and we’re meeting the first people to get their hands on the coveted device.

From Sydney to Singapore, London, Paris, New York and finally San Francisco and Los Angeles, follow along as we join in the fun. And if you’re still wondering whether to buy the iPhone X, our hands-on review may make up your mind. Read more…

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Nostalgic dude rebuilt his friends’ middle school conversations to plot out the origin of his sister’s first date

We all get nostalgic from time to time. Sometimes we look at old photos, cringe over old Facebook statuses, or listen to music that brings us back to different moments of our lives. If you cherish memories, you may even find old conversations wit…

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Nostalgic dude rebuilt his friends’ middle school conversations to plot out the origin of his sister’s first date

We all get nostalgic from time to time. Sometimes we look at old photos, cringe over old Facebook statuses, or listen to music that brings us back to different moments of our lives. If you cherish memories, you may even find old conversations wit…

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WeWork will open a new SF HQ in the Salesforce Tower

 WeWork has money to blow, so the $20 billion startup is putting some of it toward a second headquarters — this time in San Francisco instead of New York, Recode reports. The plan is to locate the HQ in the new 61-floor Salesforce Tower, which is slated to open next year.
WeWork will lease out three floors in the “Bay” area of the tower, which Salesforce Tower describes as… Read More

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A super cool steampunk flash drive would make a great gift (hint, hint)

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Flash drives aren’t a new invention — almost everyone has one and most are plastic and standard looking. Boring.

Except for one: this steampunk themed flash drive looks like it’s straight out of a science fiction novel and puts a vintage spin on data storing. (Thankfully we’re past travel by steam locomotive, though.)

Crafted with a transparent radio vacuum tube, you can see the SanDisk memory drive that sits inside. When plugged in, it lights up orange — replicating the true glow of electron tubes used when electricity was first invented. Prepare for compliments from strangers. Read more…

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A super cool steampunk flash drive would make a great gift (hint, hint)

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Flash drives aren’t a new invention — almost everyone has one and most are plastic and standard looking. Boring.

Except for one: this steampunk themed flash drive looks like it’s straight out of a science fiction novel and puts a vintage spin on data storing. (Thankfully we’re past travel by steam locomotive, though.)

Crafted with a transparent radio vacuum tube, you can see the SanDisk memory drive that sits inside. When plugged in, it lights up orange — replicating the true glow of electron tubes used when electricity was first invented. Prepare for compliments from strangers. Read more…

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