Facebook, Google, Twitter Testify On Capitol Hill, Detail Russian Interference Efforts : NPR

PBS Newshour via
YouTube



Facebook, Twitter and Google testify Tuesday on Capitol Hill, and the companies are expected to tell senators that Russian interference efforts in the 2016...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/facebook-google-twitter-testify-on-capitol-hill-detail-russian-interference-efforts-npr/

Apple releases iOS 11.1 with shiny new emojis

New emojis. Do you need to hear anything else? Apple just released an iOS update. iOS 11.1 is the first feature update for iOS 11. It adds a couple of new things, starting with dozens of new emojis.
Apple already previewed some of the new emojis, but they are now available to everyone. It...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/apple-releases-ios-11-1-with-shiny-new-emojis/

iOS 11.1 has 70 new emoji and it’s available now

iOS 11.1 has 70 new emoji and it’s available now | Macworld









The first big iOS 11 update brings in dinosaurs, zombies, hedgehogs, and more. Plus, the return of a multi-tasking favorite.





Thank you
Your message has been sent.



Sorry
There was an error emailing this...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/ios-11-1-has-70-new-emoji-and-its-available-now/

'Mindhunter' Actor Jonathan Groff On His Most Life-Altering Roles : NPR

Jonathan Groff plays an FBI agent and criminal profiler in the Netflix series Mindhunter.

Patrick Harbron/Netflix

hide caption


toggle caption


Patrick...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/mindhunter-actor-jonathan-groff-on-his-most-life-altering-roles-npr/

Harvey Weinstein Banned For Life From Producers Guild : The Two-Way : NPR

Harvey Weinstein was banned from the Producers Guild of America in what the group called an “unprecedented” step.

Alex Wong/Getty Images

hide caption


toggle...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/harvey-weinstein-banned-for-life-from-producers-guild-the-two-way-npr/

A Day in the Life of a Principal

The principal’s day is a reflection of many complex interactions such as:

communicating with multiple types of stakeholders,
managing financial resources,
connecting daily with students,
leading professional development, and
being a collaborative team player.

You may be wondering how...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-principal/

Are Social Media Sites Doing Enough To Combat Rumors And False News? : NPR

Sonoma County Sheriff Rob Giordano updates the media on evacuation and search-and-rescue efforts on Oct. 11, as wildfires devastate the county. At a more recent news conference, Giordano struck down wildfire-related rumors circulating on social media.
...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/are-social-media-sites-doing-enough-to-combat-rumors-and-false-news-npr/

Why Snapchat Spectacles failed | TechCrunch

How come only 0.08% of Snapchat’s users bought its camera sunglasses? Hundreds of thousands of pairs of Spectacles sit rotting in warehouses after the company bungled the launch. Initial hype and lines for its roving, limited time only Snapbot vending machines led Snap to...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/why-snapchat-spectacles-failed-techcrunch/

A how-to guide for cord cutters

Cord cutters looking to watch the LA Dodgers take on the Houston Astros in the 2017 World Series don’t need a pricey TV subscription, even though Major League Baseball has placed more hurdles in front of cord cutters than any of the four professional sports leagues. The league’s draconian...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/a-how-to-guide-for-cord-cutters/

Novelist John Green; 'Her Body and Other Parties'; 'Why We Sleep' : NPR

John Green’s previous books include The Fault in Our Stars and Paper Towns.

Richard Drew/AP

hide caption


toggle caption


Richard Drew/AP




...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/novelist-john-green-her-body-and-other-parties-why-we-sleep-npr/

Queen Victoria's Unlikely Bond With Indian Attendant Made Curry Classy : The Salt : NPR

In the last 13 years of Queen Victoria’s life, she spent a great deal of time with Abdul Karim, who came from India initially to wait on the queen’s table, but soon became part of her inner circle. And despite all opposition, Victoria and Karim curried...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/queen-victorias-unlikely-bond-with-indian-attendant-made-curry-classy-the-salt-npr/

Britain Says North Korea Was Likely Behind WannaCry Attack That Hit Hospitals : The Two-Way : NPR

The WannaCry ransomware attack that crippled Britain’s National Health Service and hit thousands of computers around the world in May was almost certainly carried out by North Korea, says U.K. Minister of State for Security Ben Wallace.
The British government is “as sure as...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/britain-says-north-korea-was-likely-behind-wannacry-attack-that-hit-hospitals-the-two-way-npr/

Apple debuts its first MacBook sleeve

Apple has been making gadgets for decades. And as one of the world’s favorite consumer electronics makers, the company has also made plenty of cases and sleeves to protect those gadgets, most notably for the iPhone and iPad. But Apple has never made its own laptop/MacBook sleeve, until...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/apple-debuts-its-first-macbook-sleeve/

iPhone X pre-order livestream: A recap of our live iPhone X preorder

iPhone X pre-order livestream: A recap of our live iPhone X preorder | Macworld









While you’re up late at night (or in the early hours of the morning), join us as we order the new iPhone X.





Thank you
Your message has been sent.



Sorry
There was an error emailing this...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/iphone-x-pre-order-livestream-a-recap-of-our-live-iphone-x-preorder/

Who Says You Can't Train A Cat? A Book Of Tips For Feline-Human Harmony : NPR

Feline behavior specialist Sarah Ellis explains how you can train your kitty to come on command, take medicine and stop waking you up in the middle of the night. Originally broadcast Sept. 12, 2016.

Hear The Original Interview




Animals
Who Says You...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/who-says-you-cant-train-a-cat-a-book-of-tips-for-feline-human-harmony-npr/

'Novitiate' Captures A Watershed Moment In The Life Of The Catholic Church

Margaret Betts’ debut film centers on a young woman entering the convent at the beginning of the Vatican II reforms. Critic David Edelstein says Novitiate is a “terrific start” to Betts’ career.


The above post is reprinted from materials provided by Website. Note:...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/novitiate-captures-a-watershed-moment-in-the-life-of-the-catholic-church/

A Vocational Rehabilitation Success Story: Joseph Cali

Note: October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
The New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS), which receives Federal funding from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services’ Rehabilitation Services Administration, is pleased to...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/a-vocational-rehabilitation-success-story-joseph-cali/

Tesla Turns Power Back On At Children's Hospital In Puerto Rico : The Two-Way : NPR

Weeks after Tesla founder Elon Musk and Gov. Ricardo Rossello spoke about the tech company aiding Puerto Rico, Tesla says it has restored electricity to a children’s hospital, using solar energy and batteries.

Tesla
...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/tesla-turns-power-back-on-at-childrens-hospital-in-puerto-rico-the-two-way-npr/

Microsoft finally kills off the Kinect, but the tech will live on in other devices

Microsoft’s Kinect had a rapid ascent and slow, sputtering demise — it was an inelegant end, as the company couldn’t find a permanent spot for the once revolutionary accessory. Now Microsoft is finally ready to put the final nail in that coffin.
Kinect creator Alex Kipman and Xbox GM...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/microsoft-finally-kills-off-the-kinect-but-the-tech-will-live-on-in-other-devices/

Halloween Safety

From costume safety to pet safety, this week’s roundup of Halloween safety tips will ensure that everyone has a happy Halloween.

The above post is reprinted from materials provided by Website. Note: Content may be edited for style, length and contents to maintain the quality.


Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/halloween-safety/

Nintendo's next mobile game, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, arrives in November

As expected, Nintendo’s next mobile game will be a new entry in its popular Animal Crossing life simulation franchise, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp—and it’s coming out in about a month.
Nintendo’s strategy thus far with mobile games has been to streamline and adapt its enduring franchises...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/nintendos-next-mobile-game-animal-crossing-pocket-camp-arrives-in-november/

'Her Body and Other Parties' Charts Dark Territory With Enormous Style

The eight stories in Carmen Maria Machado’s new collection feature women in extremis — physical danger, psychological meltdown, treacherous love or close encounters of a ghostly kind.


The above post is reprinted from materials provided by Website. Note: Content may be edited for...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/her-body-and-other-parties-charts-dark-territory-with-enormous-style/

Tom Hanks On Weinstein Allegations: Some 'Think ... This Is How It Works' : The Two-Way : NPR

Tom Hanks, in conversation with NPR’s David Greene in Los Angeles on Monday night.

Hope Leigh Rollins/NPR

hide caption


toggle caption


Hope Leigh...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/tom-hanks-on-weinstein-allegations-some-think-this-is-how-it-works-the-two-way-npr/

Claythe Berge: what makes a good relationship between client and ...

Claythe Berge: what makes a good relationship between client and ...: Communication and transparency between designer and client from the "get-go" leads to trust, flexibility, diplomacy, collabor...

The Tech That Goes Into Making Money Harder To Fake : All Tech Considered : NPR

The redesigned U.S. $100 bills that went into circulation in 2013 incorporate technology that features several visual illusions, all designed to foil counterfeiters.

Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images

...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/the-tech-that-goes-into-making-money-harder-to-fake-all-tech-considered-npr/

Nintimdo RP is a DIY Nintendo Switch clone that plays classic games

Tim Lindquist is an undergrad at Iowa State University and, if you’re into classic gaming, might just be the man of your dreams. His super-cool Nintimdo RP project is a 3D-printed case for a Raspberry Pi that is designed to simulated the size and shape of a Nintendo Switch without all...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/nintimdo-rp-is-a-diy-nintendo-switch-clone-that-plays-classic-games/

FrontRow Camera Review: This high-end live-streaming wearable forgot the high-end camera

FrontRow is a bold new camera design from Ubiquiti Labs, designed to be a high-end wearable that streams directly to live platforms. As a content producer at PCWorld and Macworld my days are a mix of shooting video, taking photos, and live-streaming. I love experimenting with new ways to...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/frontrow-camera-review-this-high-end-live-streaming-wearable-forgot-the-high-end-camera/

'I Can't Breathe' Examines Modern Policing And The Life And Death Of Eric Garner : NPR

Demonstrators in Miami stand with tape reading, ” I Can’t Breathe,” in 2014. The protest occurred after a grand jury in New York City declined to indict the police officers involved Eric Garner’s death.

...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/i-cant-breathe-examines-modern-policing-and-the-life-and-death-of-eric-garner-npr/

The Purple Hour: Prince And The Minneapolis Sound

by Andrea Swensson (University of Minnesota Press, 2017) Copyright 2017 by Andrea Swensson. All rights reserved. Reproduced by permission of the University of Minnesota Press. www.upress.umn.edu
 
“Prince is a human being. All these cats are.”
—Sonny Knight 
 
Dozens of books have already...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/the-purple-hour-prince-and-the-minneapolis-sound/

New Season Of 'The Walking Dead' Likely To Please Thrillseekers : NPR

AMC’s hit, The Walking Dead, returns for its 8th season on Sunday. Some fans criticized the show for not having enough action last season. They probably won’t be disappointed this season.





MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST:
AMC’s zombie drama “The Walking...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/new-season-of-the-walking-dead-likely-to-please-thrillseekers-npr/

Jaybird Run wireless earbuds review

The market for totally wireless earbuds is really maturing fast, with many entries from both new and established companies. Jaybird recently joined the crowd, with its own Run earbuds. The Logitech-owned company has long been a really solid competitor when it comes to Bluetooth headphones,...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/jaybird-run-wireless-earbuds-review/

Tugging at the heart strings: AirPods ruin everything

Apple has ruined something again. Nothing big this time, though, just human intimacy.
Writing for Mashable, Nicole Gallucci says “Apple AirPods killed the best thing about sharing headphones.” (Tip o’ the antlers to Brian.)
The slapstick when you both start walking away from each other and...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/tugging-at-the-heart-strings-airpods-ruin-everything/

Novelist Amy Tan; 'Death In The Air'; Director Noah Baumbach : NPR

A 3-year-old Amy Tan appears with her brother Peter in this 1955 family photo. Peter died in 1967 after being diagnosed with a brain tumor.

Courtesy of Amy Tan

hide caption


...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/novelist-amy-tan-death-in-the-air-director-noah-baumbach-npr/

In 'Only The Brave,' The True Story Of Fated Wildland Firefighters : NPR

Josh Brolin stars as Eric Marsh, supervisor of a wilderness firefighting team, in the new film Only The Brave.

Richard Foreman/Courtesy of Sony Pictures

hide caption


...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/in-only-the-brave-the-true-story-of-fated-wildland-firefighters-npr/

Should College Professors Give 'Tech Breaks' In Class?

Is it necessary coddling or just good science to give college students breaks to check their phones? Anthropologist Barbara J. King takes a look.
(Image credit: skynesher/Getty Images)


The above post is reprinted from materials provided by Website. Note: Content may be edited for style,...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/should-college-professors-give-tech-breaks-in-class/

Romeo Power unveils its first consumer power packs

Romeo Power has just announced what looks to be the mobile charging device of my dreams.
Its wand-shaped “Saber,” using the company’s proprietary power management technology, is a compact little charger that seems ideal for keeping my three-year-old, busted-up MacBook running when I’m on...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/romeo-power-unveils-its-first-consumer-power-packs/

Ghost Stories

Halloween trick-or-treating probably originated with a ninth-century European custom called souling. On All Souls Day (November 2), early Christians would walk from village to village begging for soul cakes, square pieces of bread with currants. In exchange for the cakes, […]

The above post...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/ghost-stories/

Macworld’s November digital magazine: iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra

Macworld’s November digital magazine: iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra | Macworld









Macworld’s latest digital magazine.





Thank you
Your message has been sent.



Sorry
There was an error emailing this...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/macworlds-november-digital-magazine-ios-11-and-macos-high-sierra/

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Gets An Inside-Out Look In Novel By John Green : Shots

The teen protagonist in John Green’s latest novel, Turtles All The Way Down, has a type of anxiety disorder that sends her into fearful “thought spirals” of bacterial infection and death.

Jennifer Kerrigan
...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-gets-an-inside-out-look-in-novel-by-john-green-shots/

Weinstein Battles A Crisis Of His Own Making: Harassment Allegations : NPR

Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein actively worked behind the scenes to avoid scrutiny for years. The movie mogul blended charm and menace when dealing with the media.





DAVID GREENE, HOST:
All right. So he has been kicked out of the Producers Guild. He’s...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/weinstein-battles-a-crisis-of-his-own-making-harassment-allegations-npr/

Vocational Rehabilitation Success Story: George (Burt) Petley

Note: In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA), a State VR agency which receives funding from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services’ Rehabilitation Services Administration, is pleased to...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/vocational-rehabilitation-success-story-george-burt-petley/

How Denver Is Using Lifestyle To Woo Amazon's HQ2 : NPR

Denver is pitching its high quality of life to draw Amazon to build a new headquarters there.

Doug Pensinger/Getty Images

hide caption


toggle caption


...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/how-denver-is-using-lifestyle-to-woo-amazons-hq2-npr/

Robots will touch more tenderly when they wear this sensitive skin

Robots increasingly have to interact with ordinary (that is to say, human-focused) objects and environments, and part of that is imitating the extremely delicate and complex human grip. A new type of electronic skin allows a robot to feel not just the pressure from its grip, but whether...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/robots-will-touch-more-tenderly-when-they-wear-this-sensitive-skin/

How to watch the NBA season without cable

The NBA season starts a week earlier this year, thanks to the new collective bargaining agreement, and there’s plenty of reason to tune it. Seven of last season’s All-Stars will be playing for new cities this year as teams beef up their rosters to try and stop the Warriors juggernaut. Will...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/how-to-watch-the-nba-season-without-cable/

KRACK Wi-Fi flaw: What you should know | Security

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a vulnerability in Wi-Fi which means hackers could intercept communications between our devices and the Wi-Fi router.
This flaw could take advantage of vulnerabilities in the WPA2 security protocol, which is used to secure the majority of modern...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/krack-wi-fi-flaw-what-you-should-know-security/

'Death In The Air' Revisits 5 Days When London Was Choked By Poisonous Smog : NPR

Nicknames like a real “peasouper” or a “London Particular” make the quintessential foggy day in London Town sound so quaint — an impression that’s been intensified in art and literature.
Certainly, the London of Sherlock Holmes would be a...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/death-in-the-air-revisits-5-days-when-london-was-choked-by-poisonous-smog-npr/

Anthony Bourdain Urges Americans To 'Value The Things We Eat' : The Salt : NPR

Executive producer and narrator chef Anthony Bourdain attends the premiere of Wasted! The Story of Food Waste in New York City.

Brent N. Clarke/Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP

hide caption
...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/anthony-bourdain-urges-americans-to-value-the-things-we-eat-the-salt-npr/

The Path Begins: Forest Kindergarten

It’s a rainy day in Walker County, Georgia. In most schools, this would mean a day indoors with children and teachers wishing they could be outside. At Gilbert Elementary, you can look out the window and see a group of kindergarteners, in lime green rain suits, splashing their way...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/the-path-begins-forest-kindergarten/

Facebook Makes Nice, Imbroglio Sucks In More Tech Firms : NPR

Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer of Facebook, walks with Rep. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., on their way to a meeting with members of the Congressional Black Caucus, at the Capitol, on October 12, 2017, in Washington, DC.

...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/facebook-makes-nice-imbroglio-sucks-in-more-tech-firms-npr/

User outcry prompts OnePlus to step down its excessive data collection

Earlier this week, it was revealed that independent phone maker OnePlus was collecting all manner of information from phones running its OxygenOS — without telling users, of course. Caught red-handed, the company is backing off from the opt-out data collection program, giving users a...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/user-outcry-prompts-oneplus-to-step-down-its-excessive-data-collection/

Imperfect features: The iPhone X’s expected flaws

Shocking news as the iPhone X turns out to be not some perfect celestial representation of our ideal device, but just an actual thing made on Earth.
Writing for the Forbes contributor network and monkey massage spa (it is unclear whether the monkeys are giving or receiving the massages),...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/imperfect-features-the-iphone-xs-expected-flaws/

Jimmy Fallon; Thelonious Monk At 100; David Mendelsohn's 'Odyssey' : NPR

“I’m meant to make people happy. That’s my job,” says Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon.

Theo Wargo/Getty Images for NBC

hide caption


toggle...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/jimmy-fallon-thelonious-monk-at-100-david-mendelsohns-odyssey-npr/

Todd Haynes On 'Wonderstruck,' And Evolution Of Deaf Culture In The U.S.

In the movie Wonderstruck, children in different time periods embark on quests to find themselves. Director Todd Haynes explains the film’s artistic choices and its significance to the deaf community.


The above post is reprinted from materials provided by Website. Note: Content may be...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/todd-haynes-on-wonderstruck-and-evolution-of-deaf-culture-in-the-u-s/

Learning Outside from the 2017 Green Strides Tour in Georgia

I had the honor of attending the Georgia Green Strides Tour 2017 with Andrea Falken of the U.S. Department of Education and Keisha Ford-Jenrette of the Georgia Department of Education, and numerous other national, state and local partners.  We rode a van to some of the school sites that...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/learning-outside-from-the-2017-green-strides-tour-in-georgia/

If We Could Erase Memories ... Should We? : NPR

Part 4 of the TED Radio Hour episode Manipulation.
About Steve Ramirez’s TED Talk
Neuroscientist Steve Ramirez used lasers to enter the brains of mice and edit their memories. He imagines a future where this technology might be possible in humans as well.
About Steve...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/if-we-could-erase-memories-should-we-npr/

pi-top outs a new laptop for budding coders and hardware hackers

U.K. edtech startup pi-top has a new learn-to-code-and-tinker machine. It’s another modular Raspberry Pi-powered laptop but this time they’ve reduced the number of steps needed to put it together, as well as adding a slider keyboard design so the Qwerty panel can be pulled out to provide...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/pi-top-outs-a-new-laptop-for-budding-coders-and-hardware-hackers/

Get 4 Philips Hue White A19 60W Dimmable LED Smart Bulbs for just $50 - Deal Alert

Get 4 Philips Hue White A19 60W Dimmable LED Smart Bulbs for just $50 – Deal Alert | Macworld












Thank you
Your message has been sent.



Sorry
There was an error emailing this...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/get-4-philips-hue-white-a19-60w-dimmable-led-smart-bulbs-for-just-50-deal-alert/

GitHub on the hunt for a new diversity lead | Developers

GitHub is still searching for someone to head up its diversity efforts, three months after social impact VP Nicole Sanchez resigned.
“We’ve got searches going for that position,” chief strategy officer Julio Avalos told Techworld.




© GitHub

The person hired will be...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/github-on-the-hunt-for-a-new-diversity-lead-developers/

FBI Profilers Pursue Serial Killers And Their Motives In 'Mindhunter' : NPR

Jonathan Groff plays a young FBI agent with bold new ideas about how to learn from imprisoned murderers in the Netflix series Mindhunter, which becomes available on Friday.

Patrick Harbron/Netflix

...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/fbi-profilers-pursue-serial-killers-and-their-motives-in-mindhunter-npr/

13.7: Cosmos And Culture : NPR

Actors Harrison Ford, left, and Ryan Gosling attend a photo call for Blade Runner 2049 in London on Sept. 21.

Joel Ryan/Invision/AP

hide caption


toggle caption

...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/13-7-cosmos-and-culture-npr/

Things People Say - ED.gov Blog

Note: October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month.
 
Number One. “Did you know?”
They never complete the thought, as if just looking at him implies what they’re really asking. I ache to play dumb: Know what? That he would almost never cry as a baby and be a champion sleeper? That he would...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/things-people-say-ed-gov-blog/

Elite Golden Keys Concierges Try To Stay Relevant Amid Growing Automation : NPR

The fraternal organization of high-end hotel workers met recently in Washington to discuss ways of staying relevant in an age when apps are replacing most traditional concierge services.





ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST:
In the movie “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” the...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/elite-golden-keys-concierges-try-to-stay-relevant-amid-growing-automation-npr/

A messed up Google Home Mini recorded a tech reporter 24/7

The idea of inviting an always-on recording device into our bedrooms would have once seemed beyond creepy, but now most consumers hardly give it a second thought.
As Android Police reports, a small number of Google Home Mini review units given to tech reviewers malfunctioned, persistently...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/a-messed-up-google-home-mini-recorded-a-tech-reporter-247/

Statue of Liberty

The copper lady dressed in robes that stands at the entrance to New York harbor is one of the largest statues ever built. Her full name is Liberty Enlightening the World, but she is better known as the Statue of […]

The above post is reprinted from materials provided by Website. Note: Content...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/statue-of-liberty/

Best smart thermostats of 2017

The best smart thermostat will have an outsize impact not only how comfortable you are in your home, but also on your household budget. Heating and cooling your home accounts for nearly half of the average home’s utility bills, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
A programmable...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/best-smart-thermostats-of-2017/

Noah Baumbach Explores Love, Resentment And Anger In 'The Meyerowitz Stories' : NPR

Baumbach’s new film mixes comedy with deep emotional pain. It revolves around three adult siblings whose father is a self-absorbed sculptor. Baumbach’s previous films include The Squid and the Whale.




Movie Interviews
Gerwig, Baumbach Poke At...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/noah-baumbach-explores-love-resentment-and-anger-in-the-meyerowitz-stories-npr/

75 Years Later, A Look At The 'Life, Legend, and Afterlife' Of 'Casablanca'

Film historian Noah Isenberg revisits the making of the classic Hollywood film in his new book, We’ll Always Have Casablanca. “Seventy-five years after its premiere, its still very timely,” he says.


The above post is reprinted from materials provided by Website. Note:...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/75-years-later-a-look-at-the-life-legend-and-afterlife-of-casablanca/

ED Releases Secretary’s Proposed Priorities for Competitive Grant Programs

Today, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) released the Secretary’s proposed priorities for ED’s competitive grant programs and launched the 30-day public comment period. Once we consider the comments received and issue the Secretary’s final priorities, the Secretary may choose to use...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/ed-releases-secretarys-proposed-priorities-for-competitive-grant-programs/

How To Make AI The Best Thing To Happen To Us

We can thrive with AI if we win the race between the growing power of our technology and the wisdom with which we manage it, but we must ditch the idea of learning from our mistakes, says Max Tegmark.
(Image credit: liuzishan/Getty Images/iStockphoto)


The above post is reprinted from...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/how-to-make-ai-the-best-thing-to-happen-to-us/

The SpiderMAV does whatever a spider can, spins a web, any size

Researchers at the Imperial College London’s Aerial Robotics Laboratory have created the SpiderMAV – a robot that stabilizes itself by shooting out multiple strands of rope that can stick to magnetic surfaces. The drone, which is a standard quadcopter, has a built-in rope gun that blasts...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/the-spidermav-does-whatever-a-spider-can-spins-a-web-any-size/

Laptops, smart home tech, and gaming gear

Sale started: November 21
Pre-Black Friday price: $250 and $200, respectively
A perfect choice for the IoT fan on anyone’s list. The Nest Thermostat will help keep homes a little bit cozier this winter (barring any major bugs). This is the third generation of the thermostat, announced in...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/laptops-smart-home-tech-and-gaming-gear/

'Red Famine' Revisits Stalin's Brutal Campaign To Starve The Peasantry In Ukraine

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Anne Applebaum explains how Stalin killed millions in the ’30s by orchestrating a famine to suppress the nationalist movement and strengthen Russian influence in Ukraine.


The above post is reprinted from materials provided by Website. Note: Content may be...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/red-famine-revisits-stalins-brutal-campaign-to-starve-the-peasantry-in-ukraine/

Harvey Weinstein Out At The Weinstein Company : The Two-Way : NPR

Producer Harvey Weinstein has been fired from The Weinstein Company in the wake of new reports documenting decades of his alleged sexual harassment of former female employees and associates, the company’s board of directors announced Sunday.
...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/harvey-weinstein-out-at-the-weinstein-company-the-two-way-npr/

5 Things to Do After Filing Your FAFSA® Form

Congratulations! You submitted your 2018–19 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form! Wondering what happens next? Here are a few things to look out for:
1. Review Your FAFSA® Confirmation Page
After you complete the FAFSA form online and click “SUBMIT,” you’ll see a...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/5-things-to-do-after-filing-your-fafsa-form/

Once Its AIM Was True, But Soon AOL's Instant Messenger Will Be No More : The Two-Way : NPR

An announcement from Oath Inc., the Verizon Communications subsidiary that owns AOL and Yahoo, that AOL Instant Messenger will cease in December.

Oath Inc.

hide caption


...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/once-its-aim-was-true-but-soon-aols-instant-messenger-will-be-no-more-the-two-way-npr/

Germans are doing deep scans of ancient instruments to uncover their secrets

I don’t know if you’re into baroque music, but I can tell you that Germans sure are. So it’s no surprise that German R&D outfit Fraunhofer has turned its considerable resources towards learning about and conserving every little detail of the instruments for which the likes of Bach and...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/germans-are-doing-deep-scans-of-ancient-instruments-to-uncover-their-secrets/

Conspiracy theories: Working hard to find Apple’s problems

Things are perpetually bad for Apple, provided you know what to look for.
Writing for Inc., Erik Sherman puts on those shades from They Live so he can see “Apple’s Secret Critical Sign that Things Are Really Bad for the iPhone.” (Tip o’ the antlers to @JonyIveParody.)
Are you ready? We’re...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/conspiracy-theories-working-hard-to-find-apples-problems/

New Muhammad Ali Biography; Roz Chast Draws A Guide To NYC : NPR

On May 27, 1963, Ali (known then as Cassius Clay) held up five fingers in a prediction of how many rounds it would take him to win against British boxer Henry Cooper. In June 1963, he fulfilled his prediction and was declared the bout winner after five rounds.
...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/new-muhammad-ali-biography-roz-chast-draws-a-guide-to-nyc-npr/

Movies You Missed: 'The Color Purple'

Claudia Humphrey, Florida-based civil rights attorney, talks with NPR’s Scott Simon about a movie she hadn’t seen until recently: The Color Purple.


The above post is reprinted from materials provided by Website. Note: Content may be edited for style, length and contents to...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/movies-you-missed-the-color-purple/

Student Artists and Writers Spark a Celebration of Creativity; 2017 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Winners Exhibits Open at ED

On Sept. 15, 2017, for the 14th year, the U.S. Department of Education opened the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards exhibit of works by students from across the country, with a special exhibit this year of winners from Harris County (Houston), Texas. Presented by the Alliance for Young...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/student-artists-and-writers-spark-a-celebration-of-creativity-2017-scholastic-art-writing-awards-winners-exhibits-open-at-ed/

Hackers Stole NSA Cybertools In Another Breach Via Another Contractor : NPR

This undated photo shows National Security Agency headquarters in Fort Meade, Md. The Wall Street Journal reports there has been a new breach at the NSA via one of the agency’s contractors.

NSA Handout/Getty Images
...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/hackers-stole-nsa-cybertools-in-another-breach-via-another-contractor-npr/

Sony and reMarkable’s dueling e-paper tablets are strange but impressive beasts

Poor paper. It’s in that ironic category where those who love it the most are the ones trying their hardest to replace it.
Case in point: Sony and reMarkable, a pair of companies as unalike as you’re likely to find, yet with the shared mission of making a device that adequately...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/sony-and-remarkables-dueling-e-paper-tablets-are-strange-but-impressive-beasts/

Booklists

Looking for a great read? Take a scroll through these recommended sites featuring book reviews and lists of award-winners for both children and young adults. Your next reading adventure is waiting for you.

The above post is reprinted from materials provided by Website. Note: Content may be...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/booklists/

Apple releases macOS High Sierra Supplemental Update

Apple releases macOS High Sierra Supplemental Update | Macworld












Thank you
Your message has been sent.



Sorry
There was an error emailing this page.







By Roman Loyola


Senior Editor,
Macworld |
Oct 5, 2017 11:26...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/apple-releases-macos-high-sierra-supplemental-update/

Singer/Songwriter Jhené Aiko Displays Her Ambition And Range On 'Trip'

Aiko created some of the music on Trip as a response to losing her brother to cancer. Critic Ken Tucker says the album features sorrow and grief — as well as an attempt to escape from sadness.


The above post is reprinted from materials provided by Website. Note: Content may be edited for...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/singersongwriter-jhene-aiko-displays-her-ambition-and-range-on-trip/

Don't Expect To Have Your Mind Blown By 'Blade Runner 2049'

Thirty-five years after the first Blade Runner premiered, Ryan Gosling stars in its sequel. Critic David Edelstein says the new film, though absorbing, is ultimately “just OK.”


The above post is reprinted from materials provided by Website. Note: Content may be edited for style,...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/dont-expect-to-have-your-mind-blown-by-blade-runner-2049/

Understanding Teachers Make “All the Difference” for a High School Student with Dyslexia

Note: October is Learning Disabilities/Dyslexia/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month.
A teacher can make the difference between a good day and a bad one.
Actually, they can make or break a child’s entire school year by understanding what accommodations in a 504...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/understanding-teachers-make-all-the-difference-for-a-high-school-student-with-dyslexia/

Facebook Surrenders Russian-Linked Influence Ads To Congress : NPR

Facebook has handed over ads linked to Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election.

Josh Edelson/AFP/Getty Images

hide caption


toggle caption

...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/facebook-surrenders-russian-linked-influence-ads-to-congress-npr/

The Netgear ReadyNAS 524X is a data hoarder’s delight

As a member of the Data Generation, I’ve found that my photos, videos, and documents quickly expand to fill their containers. A standard USB drive is quickly replaced by another, larger one while home network file servers fall by the wayside as they get full, old, and dangerously...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/the-netgear-readynas-524x-is-a-data-hoarders-delight/

Apple releases iOS 11.0.2 update that fixes static during FaceTime and phone calls

Apple releases iOS 11.0.2 update that fixes static during FaceTime and phone calls | Macworld












Thank you
Your message has been sent.



Sorry
There was an error emailing this page.







By Roman Loyola


Senior Editor,
Macworld |
Oct 3, 2017 10:30...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/apple-releases-ios-11-0-2-update-that-fixes-static-during-facetime-and-phone-calls/

'Afrobeats' Offers A Sensual Blend Of Electronics, Vocals And Rhythms

A new collection mashes-up Jamaican dancehall, soca, hip-hop and polyrhythms from Ghana and Nigeria. Critic Milo Miles says Afrobeats Hot Hits is a “seductive invitation to dance.”


The above post is reprinted from materials provided by Website. Note: Content may be edited for...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/afrobeats-offers-a-sensual-blend-of-electronics-vocals-and-rhythms/

Even Sharper Than The Original : NPR

Your Basic Pleasure Model: Ryan Gosling plays K in Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049.

Stephen Vaughan/Warner Brothers

hide caption


toggle caption


...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/even-sharper-than-the-original-npr/

12 Myths About the FAFSA® Form and Applying for Financial Aid

There’s so much information available about financial aid for college or career school that it can be hard to tell the facts from fiction. We’ve got you covered! Here are some common myths—and the real scoop—about financial aid and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®)...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/12-myths-about-the-fafsa-form-and-applying-for-financial-aid/

Sens. Burr, Warner To Give Update; Spotlight On Twitter : NPR

Chairman Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C, (right) and Vice Chairman Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., listen during a hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee on June 21 on Capitol Hill.

Alex Wong/Getty Images

...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/sens-burr-warner-to-give-update-spotlight-on-twitter-npr/

Defakto’s Vektor strikes a great balance as a minimalist, slim automatic watch

Defakto is a small German watchmaker that has made a name for itself over the years thanks to the unique, but classic designs it boasts thanks to mark founder Raphael Ickler. The latest watch from Ickler and Defakto, the Vektor, continues this tradition of smart, minimalist looks, but adds...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/defaktos-vektor-strikes-a-great-balance-as-a-minimalist-slim-automatic-watch/

Super Mario Run is available for $5 on the App Store and Google Play

Super Mario Run is available for $5 on the App Store and Google Play | Macworld









Nintendo’s popular mobile game is 50 percent off until October 12th.





Thank you
Your message has been sent.



Sorry
There was an error emailing this...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/super-mario-run-is-available-for-5-on-the-app-store-and-google-play/

'Deuce' Traces The Birth Of Porn; An Obama Speechwriter Looks Back : NPR

Maggie Gyllenhaal plays Candy, a prostitute who hopes to get out of the trade by learning to make porn films, on the HBO series The Deuce.

Paul Schiraldi/HBO

hide caption


...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/deuce-traces-the-birth-of-porn-an-obama-speechwriter-looks-back-npr/

In 'Our Souls At Night,' Robert Redford And Jane Fonda Stage A Twilight Reunion : NPR

Fifty years after playing newlyweds in Barefoot In The Park, Robert Redford and Jane Fonda are co-starring again in the new film Our Souls At Night.

Kerry Brown/Netflix

hide caption
...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/in-our-souls-at-night-robert-redford-and-jane-fonda-stage-a-twilight-reunion-npr/

Lifelong Learning: A Roadway to Success

Photo credit: Heidi Markley Photography
National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week (September 24-30, 2017) is a big opportunity to come together as a field to celebrate adult education and to raise awareness of the 36 million adult learners across the nation who are in need of...

Read full post here:
https://skpsoft.com/news/lifelong-learning-a-roadway-to-success/