Volkswagen wants to use quantum computers to optimize traffic

"If you've ever had your bus show up later than scheduled, here's a welcome development for you. Volkswagen, with the help of D-Wave, has tapped the power of quantum computing to develop a traffic management system that can better process transport information…" https://www.engadget.com/2018/11/05/volkswagen-quantum-computer-traffic-management/

The EFF’s VR experience helps users spot surveillance devices

" With surveillance technology becoming ever more ubiquitous, it would be useful to know where to look for it. At least that's the thinking behind the Electronic Frontier Foundation's Spot the Surveillance VR experience. It puts users in a virtual neig..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/11/05/eff-vr-experience-help-spot-surveillance-devices/

Lime puts $3 million toward promoting e-scooter safety

" E-scooter companies have faced plenty of criticism for allegedly doing too little to foster safety (not to mention basic respect for the law) among riders, and Lime appears to be tackling this issue head-on. It's launching a $3 million "Respect the Ride" camp…" https://www.engadget.com/2018/11/05/lime-campaign-promotes-e-scooter-safety/

プロの漫画家はiPad Proだけで食べていけそうだ：鈴木みそのAppleイベントレポ

" ナイストゥーミートユー。
英語の発音はきれいな漫画家、鈴木みそです。

今回Engadgetの編集長ACCN（矢崎）さんと共に、Appleのイベントに呼ばれてニューヨークへやってきましたー。

毎回夜中にやるThink Different.なアレです。

いつもはApple本社のある西海岸での開催ですが、今回初めて東海岸でやるんだそうですよ。

場所を言われても自分にはピンとこないんですが、アメリカには（ハワイ、アラスカを除けば）東西で3時間の時差がありまして、そのおかげで日本では真夜中ではなく23時に始まったの…" https://japanese.engadget.com/2018/11/05/ipad-pro-apple/

ポケモンGOを変える「いつでも冒険モード」解放。アプリ開かずタマゴ孵化・アメ発見

" ポケモンGOがゲームを大きく変える新機能「いつでも冒険モード」をレベル5以上のトレーナーに解放しました。

「いつでも冒険モード」は、ポケモンGOアプリを閉じても歩いた距離をカウントして、タマゴの孵化や相棒のアメ発見ができる機能。

一度有効にしたあとはアプリを開きっぱなしにする必要なく、アクセサリPokémon GO Plusの接続切れを気にすることもなく、常に歩いた距離を測ってくれるうえ、週ごとのゴールとご褒美アイテムの要素も加わります。

「いつでも冒険モード」概要、使いかた

「いつで…" https://japanese.engadget.com/2018/11/05/go/

Amazon may split new headquarters between two cities

"Amazon may have an unexpected solution to its location for a second headquarters: split it in two. A Wall Street Journal source says Amazon has decided to divide HQ2 "evenly" between two locations, with 25,000 jobs each. It's mainly a matter of fin..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/11/05/amazon-may-split-hq2-between-two-cities/

Instagram might be exploring collaborative School Stories

" When Facebook launched, the social network was limited to students, and now the company appears to be testing a new Instagram feature that brings to mind those early days. TechCrunch reports that Instagram might be considering collaborative School St..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/11/05/instagram-exploring-collaborative-school-stories/

11月6日のできごとは「LaVie Light発売」「Let's note SZ5発売」ほか：今日は何の日？

" 11月6日のおもなできごと
2008年、NECがネットブック「LaVie Light」（PC-BL100RA）を発売
2013年、ナイキが活動量計「Nike+ FuelBand SE」を発売
2015年、パナソニックが「Let's note SZ5」を発売
2015年、ソフトバンクが「Nexus 6P」を発売2008年：ネットブックの盛り上がりに大手PCメーカーも参入「LaVie Light」

ASUSの「Eee PC」などで盛り上がるネットブックブームに遅れまいとしてか、東芝の「NB100」に続き、大手PCメ…" https://japanese.engadget.com/2018/11/05/11-6-lavie-light-lets-note-sz5/

Right-wing haven Gab is back online

" Gab is back online following a brief shuttering in the wake of the anti-Semitic shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue late last month. The social network had been banned by its hosting provider Joyent and domain registrar GoDaddy, and blacklisted by oth..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/11/05/gab-back-online/

Facebook pulls Trump ad TV networks took off the air

" Facebook confirmed that it has followed in the footsteps of most major media outlets and pulled a controversial advertisement released by the Donald Trump campaign. The social media giant, which allowed the video to run for several days on its platfo..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/11/05/facebook-pulls-trump-caravan-ad/

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