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  1. Not an option on Major Facebook Investors Want Mark Zuckerberg Out as Chairman (cnbc.com) · · Score: 1

    FB clear from beginning could only Like or neutral. Now can express sad, anger or laugh. Maybe FB will expand further with ... GTFO , FTFY etc ztzu

  2. If u invest in an device protection program (e.g. Ashiron, Assurant, etc..) Careful if you do an exchange, ask to get a CPO iPhone - These are Apple certified otherwise do a same device repair. Unscrupulous repairman have existed in auto industry for a long time using similar scams. Kind of a lottery. Get a good case! Be careful.

  3. 1173 = model # on Japan's Silent Submarines Extend Range With Lithium-Ion Batteries (nikkei.com) · · Score: 1

    1173 = model # Staffed by self defense unit 5O

  4. Who conceived and exploited? Perhaps it was CIA that knew ZTE would ship these to Iran set it up? Yes ridiculous conjecture. Another conspiracy theory this was a setup to justify yanking supply chain from foes. It is an eye opener for various topics such as reporting and security.

  5. Driverless will progressively develop like most tech , so surprised there is not more attention on initial limited scope application. For instance Tokyo has a set route. If roads can be better equipped to handle driverless vehicles with signs, sensors and other safety controls should help progress.

  6. Plenty of competition on New Autonomous Farm Wants To Produce Food Without Human Workers (technologyreview.com) · · Score: 1

    Plenty backed by SoftBank among competition. These can help supplement traditional farming and less exposure to extreme environmental impacts so welcome diversity to food supply options.

  7. Lawyers have bar association Medical Doctors AICPA Etc... Balance is the key. In some cases good and in other not so good. USA preamble in order to form a more perfect union... Seniority vs Performance etc... Many countries have labor union requirements. Keeps abuses down.

  8. Farmers can do mechanics But Software? on Did John Deere Just Swindle California's Farmers Out of Their Right to Repair? (wired.com) · · Score: 1

    Farmers can do mechanical But Software? Perhaps farmers feel the mechanical options outweigh the software restrictions. Software has different regulations and an area they probably conceded would be a legal swamp in fighting beyond practicality. Should view more broadly how this affects a nations agriculture competitiveness. Affects cost of citizens food and a large export industry. Is CA leading or lagging?

  9. I think the main caution was provide some education on how to use vs slapping on and freaking out over a non std reading. Kind of expect medical professionals to figure out how to deal with users of these devices and Apple will also cooperate. In other words, No shit Sherlock. Early detection should save lives. The improvement in tracking should help reduce false negatives over time. A HRM is good for people awareness of their conditioning. Of course can do with a second hand watch and your fingers but much less convenient. Hard to do while moving.

  10. Tesla is among many options for transportation. Buy another vehicle if don't like their software terms. Consumers should have ability to put their own software on hardware they buy. Warranties can be voided but options should exist. Pricing should separate much like the scams telcos did with long term service contracts locking devices.

  11. Re: I don't have an "app" on Amazon's Checkout-Free Stores Are Coming to Three More Cities (reuters.com) · · Score: 1

    Mass transit, convenience stores , and much more support FeliCa cards that can be charged with cash. A similar device a bit more cost but cheap smartphone could be offered for these stores and more including use of POSA coupons. Lower priority since target audience for these convenience no check out line stores are premium consumers who are willin to pay for the privilege and have a smart phone. Need to pilot and debug especially hacking before large scale roll outs.

  12. Supporting home team good spirit but might not be the smart bet. Create an environment to compete and develop tech capabilities. Plenty of Indians contributing to the tech as staff and increasingly execs just in overseas companies where investors more confident in parking capital. Impatient populist politics have a fair risk of underperforming yet may still pass.

  13. Expensive but Should spectrum be dedicated to fire safety and use separate systems like Tetra?

  14. Patent ? - but free for all on Tesla Files Patent For Automatic Turn Signals (cnet.com) · · Score: 1

    Not sure if patentable but if so Tesla should make available for free to others. Volvo first to widely deploy cross chest seat belt but did not patent and allowed others to use since safety in the interests of advancement of automobiles adoption. A shared safety pact should be adopted by the industry for such features as they are for others.

  15. Politics aside, the NRA does some positive activities. Supports shooting ranges / gun safety and affordable insurance. The insurance aspect is interesting since could be an area to couple with other insurance such as liability and health.

  16. Suspect Also confirmed with lawyers who will supervise tweets among other public assertions going forward.

  17. Good PR other countries can do it too on Woman Sues US Border Agents Over Seized iPhone (bbc.com) · · Score: 1

    Want privacy don't bring data to border control. Wipe your phone and restore when in safer place.

  18. A cute endearing children character banned coz Xi and minions don't like the likeness assertions. Could be worse likeness such as the borg, vice lord etc I get there is desire to deter as rebellion symbol but that seems to on embolden it. Would have faded by now. Instead new movie coming out from West resurrecting story.

  19. It might be over blown now but if trade tensions rise then having critical equipment supplied by a potential adversary conceivably seems riskier. Then limit to a secondary supplier for which can still help overall competition and price. Politics and xenophobia playing its part too.

  20. Could a data center help build other infrastructure such as bandwidth, adjacent businesses that would desire ability to connect high speed/capacity links or other? A stretch but seems even if less likely at least plausible puffing that could be used to better rationalize.

  21. Mission impossible misplaced on Apple's Amsterdam Store Evacuated After iPad Battery Explodes (9to5mac.com) · · Score: 1

    MI message caused destruction? Guessing was a display unit that might have been mishandled by staff or shop dwellers. Though could be a bad battery, not installed correctly, perhaps mischievous aliens or earthlings sabotage? Hopefully the EU authorities investigate and share more since details are limited. Hopefully diagnostic software can be developmed to help sense troubled batteries?

  22. Business is booming on Apple's Amsterdam Store Evacuated After iPad Battery Explodes (9to5mac.com) · · Score: 1

    Business is booming

  23. Heart rate monitors on 'Do Not Buy a Smartwatch Right Now' (droid-life.com) · · Score: 1

    HRMs in a watch form factor are good investments for your health. An inexpensive device can suffice. Pairing with a chest strap BT or ANT for exercise can provide better monitoring. A HRM can help improve efficiency of health lifestyle especially for avoiding over training. Don't need to be a fitness fanatic even casual folks can benefit.

  24. The Saudis flexed their $ in latest protest against Some Canadian criticism. Tesla will have various self interests varying depending on investors but the Saudis sent a signal recently on meddling in their domestic affairs.

  25. B4 we destroy each other , space offers a chance to extend survival of advanced intelligence. Space exploration also pushes Science application and understanding which might help improve life for many vs another soft drink or sitcom. Yet Japan will expend an inordinate amount of attention on the Olympics for debatable cost / benefits.