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3D-printed heads let hackers – and cops – unlock your phone – TechCrunch
3D-printed heads let hackers – and cops – unlock your phone – TechCrunch
There’s a lot you can make with a 3D printer: from prosthetics, corneas, and firearms — even an Olympic-standard luge.
You can even 3D print a life-size replica of a human head — and not just for Hollywood. Forbes reporter Thomas Brewster commissioned a 3D printed model of his own head to test the face unlocking systems on a range of phones — four Android models and an iPhone X.
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There’s a secret text adventure game hidden inside Google — here’s how to play it – TechCrunch
There’s a secret text adventure game hidden inside Google — here’s how to play it – TechCrunch
Google loves a good Easter egg. There are dozens upon dozens of different eggs hidden across Google’s product portfolio, from using Google Search to flip a coin to exploring the Doctor’s TARDIS in Google Maps.
Think you’ve seen them all? A seemingly new egg has just been discovered: a playable text adventure game, hidden right within Google Search.
Here’s how to play it:
Open Google.com in…
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MacPaw releases CleanMyMac X – TechCrunch
MacPaw releases CleanMyMac X – TechCrunch
Indie app maker MacPaw updated its Mac cleaning software with a new major version called CleanMyMac X (which is different from MacKeeper). It’s hard to believe, but CleanMyMac currently has 5 million users.
CleanMyMac X helps you remove unneeded files and get an overview of what is slowing down your computer. Most people don’t need this kind of apps. But if you know what you’re doing, it can…
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Ten pieces of friendly VC advice for when someone wants to buy your company – TechCrunch
Ten pieces of friendly VC advice for when someone wants to buy your company – TechCrunch
I’ve been fortunate to have been part of half a dozen exits this year, and have seen the process work smoothly, and other times, like a roller coaster with only the most tenuous connection to the track. Here are ten bits of advice I’ve distilled from these experiences in the event someone makes you an offer for your startup.
1. Understand the motivations of your acquirer.
The first thing you…
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3D-printed heads let hackers – and cops – unlock your phone – TechCrunch
3D-printed heads let hackers – and cops – unlock your phone – TechCrunch
There’s a lot you can make with a 3D printer: from prosthetics, corneas, and firearms — even an Olympic-standard luge.
You can even 3D print a life-size replica of a human head — and not just for Hollywood. Forbes reporter Thomas Brewster commissioned a 3D printed model of his own head to test the face unlocking systems on a range of phones — four Android models and an iPhone X.
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Facebook restructures Building 8, separating projects into Reality Labs and Portal groups – TechCrunch
Facebook restructures Building 8, separating projects into Reality Labs and Portal groups – TechCrunch
Facebook is restructuring its experimental hardware efforts and giving its moonshot projects a home within its AR/VR research division. The restructuring, reported by Business Insider (paywalled), didn’t result in any layoffs but did see some shifts of teams as the old Building 8 group rebranded to Portal and some projects moved to the former Oculus Research group (now, Facebook Reality…
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Virtual reality gaming and the pursuit of “flow state” – TechCrunch
Virtual reality gaming and the pursuit of “flow state” – TechCrunch
Maggie Lane is a writer and producer of virtual reality experiences and covers the industry for various publications.
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3D-printed heads let hackers – and cops – unlock your phone – TechCrunch
3D-printed heads let hackers – and cops – unlock your phone – TechCrunch
There’s a lot you can make with a 3D printer: from prosthetics, corneas, and firearms — even an Olympic-standard luge.
You can even 3D print a life-size replica of a human head — and not just for Hollywood. Forbes reporter Thomas Brewster commissioned a 3D printed model of his own head to test the face unlocking systems on a range of phones — four Android models and an iPhone X.
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The new Palm is almost the MP3 player I want – TechCrunch
The new Palm is almost the MP3 player I want – TechCrunch
The iPod Classic still looms larger as my favorite gadget of all time. Sure, plenty have lapped the device in terms of technology, while any lingering concerns about not owning the music I listen to have faded for the ubiquity of Spotify, but the iPod lives on in the perfect sweet spot for my own musical obsessions.
Of course, that device finally gave up the ghost, as all gadget eventually do.…
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3D-printed heads let hackers – and cops – unlock your phone – TechCrunch
3D-printed heads let hackers – and cops – unlock your phone – TechCrunch
There’s a lot you can make with a 3D printer: from prosthetics, corneas, and firearms — even an Olympic-standard luge.
You can even 3D print a life-size replica of a human head — and not just for Hollywood. Forbes reporter Thomas Brewster commissioned a 3D printed model of his own head to test the face unlocking systems on a range of phones — four Android models and an iPhone X.
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Ten pieces of friendly VC advice for when someone wants to buy your company – TechCrunch
Ten pieces of friendly VC advice for when someone wants to buy your company – TechCrunch
I’ve been fortunate to have been part of half a dozen exits this year, and have seen the process work smoothly, and other times, like a roller coaster with only the most tenuous connection to the track. Here are ten bits of advice I’ve distilled from these experiences in the event someone makes you an offer for your startup.
1. Understand the motivations of your acquirer.
The first thing you…
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Google agrees not to sell facial recognition tech, citing abuse potential – TechCrunch In recent months, pressure has been mounting for major tech firms to develop strong policies regarding facial recognition.
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The business case for serverless – TechCrunch
The business case for serverless – TechCrunch
Zack Kanter is the co-founder of Stedi. More posts by this contributor
Why Amazon is eating the world
While serverless is typically championed as a way to reduce costs and scale massively on demand, there is one extraordinarily compelling reason above all others to adopt a serverless-first approach: it is the best way to achieve maximum development velocity over time. It is not easy to…
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The business case for serverless – TechCrunch
The business case for serverless – TechCrunch
Zack Kanter is the co-founder of Stedi. More posts by this contributor
Why Amazon is eating the world
While serverless is typically championed as a way to reduce costs and scale massively on demand, there is one extraordinarily compelling reason above all others to adopt a serverless-first approach: it is the best way to achieve maximum development velocity over time. It is not easy to…
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Epic sheathes Infinity Blade after Fortnite fan backlash – TechCrunch
Epic sheathes Infinity Blade after Fortnite fan backlash – TechCrunch
Epic, the maker of the insanely popular, cross-platform third-person shooter online game Fortnite, has ‘fessed up to a gameplay misstep when it dropped a super powerful new weapon into the battle royale arena earlier this month — triggering a major fan backlash.
Complaints boiled down to it being unfair for the overpowered weapon to exist in standard game modes, given the massive advantage…
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The business case for serverless – TechCrunch
The business case for serverless – TechCrunch
Zack Kanter is the co-founder of Stedi. More posts by this contributor
Why Amazon is eating the world
While serverless is typically championed as a way to reduce costs and scale massively on demand, there is one extraordinarily compelling reason above all others to adopt a serverless-first approach: it is the best way to achieve maximum development velocity over time. It is not easy to…
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The business case for serverless – TechCrunch
The business case for serverless – TechCrunch
Zack Kanter is the co-founder of Stedi. More posts by this contributor
Why Amazon is eating the world
While serverless is typically championed as a way to reduce costs and scale massively on demand, there is one extraordinarily compelling reason above all others to adopt a serverless-first approach: it is the best way to achieve maximum development velocity over time. It is not easy to…
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