Amazon foils plot using phones in trees to get more deliveries

Amazon appears to have stopped a strange plot that used phones in trees to game delivery route assignments. Contract drivers talking to Bloomberg said that they’re now getting more routes even… Go here to see the original: Amazon foils plot using phones in trees to get more deliveries

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US considers blocking deals with China’s largest chip maker

The US’ trade bans on Chinese companies like Huawei and ZTE might have been just the beginning. The Defense Department has confirmed to the Wall Street Journal that agencies are discussing… Read this article: US considers blocking deals with China’s largest chip maker

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Apple strengthens commitment to human rights with new policy

Apple has once again responded to critics with the publication of a human rights policy it says commits the company to “freedom of information and expression.” Freedom of expression “At… See more here: Apple strengthens commitment to human rights with new policy

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Microsoft details how it will phase out Flash support in Edge after 2020

Microsoft is providing more detail (via Bleeping Computer) about how it will drop support for Flash in Edge to dovetail with Adobe’s plans, including some notable exceptions. As expected, Flash… See the original post: Microsoft details how it will phase out Flash support in Edge after 2020

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Electronic skin reacts to pain like a human

Electronic skins can already react to touch, but they’re not much good at reacting to the jabs and burns that cause pain. That’s a problem for prosthetics and robots that are supposed to have… See the original post: Electronic skin reacts to pain like a human

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Tech event calendar 2020: Upcoming shows, conferences and IT expos

Google Cloud Next ’20 (Online only) Google Cloud Next is where the company announces the latest updates to the Google Cloud Platform. The conference also offers educational, networking and… See the rest here: Tech event calendar 2020: Upcoming shows, conferences and IT expos

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