Machine learning can 'fingerprint' programmers

"Programmers tend to have their own distinct styles, but it's not really feasible to pore over many lines of code looking for telltale cues about a program's author. Now, that might not be necessary. Researchers have developed a machine learning syste..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/08/12/machine-learning-can-fingerprint-programmers/

Google may bring Windows 10 support to multiple Chromebooks

" You might not have to splurge on a Pixelbook if you're pining after a Chromebook with Windows 10 support. XDA-Developers has learned through source code that Campfire, the feature that would let Chrome OS dual-boot Windows 10, would be available in..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/08/12/google-chromebook-windows-10-booting-support-leak/

2011年の今日、約1.165kgと軽量な「VAIO Z」（VPCZ219FJ/B）が発売されました：今日は何の日？

" 8月13日は「函館夜景の日」。函館市役所が、函館の美しい夜景をアピールするために制定。日付は「や（8）けい（トランプのK 13）」からの語呂合わせです。

過去のできごとで気になったのは、ソニーの「VAIO Z」（VPCZ219FJ/B）発売（2011年）。軽くて薄くて高性能という欲張りな要求を満たすモバイルノートのフラッグシップモデルです。店頭モデルは13.1インチ液晶（1600×900ドット）、Core i5-2410M、4GB メモリー、128GB SSDといったスペックで、重量はわずか1.165kgという…" https://japanese.engadget.com/2018/08/12/2011-1-165kg-vaio-z-vpcz219fj-b/

'Elder Scrolls: Legends' may skip PS4 due to cross-play ban

" Sony's ban on cross-play for PS4 titles may create more than just inconveniences for some gamers. Bethesda's senior global marketing VP Pete Hines told Game Informer in an interview that the console version of The Elder Scrolls: Legends won't launch..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/08/12/elder-scrolls-legends-may-skip-ps4-due-to-cross-play-ban/

Tesla may get help from Saudi Arabia in its bid to go private

" Tesla may recruit an unusual ally in its effort to become a private company and take more control over its fate. A Bloomberg source has claimed that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is in talks that could make it a "significant investor" in Tesla as part…" https://www.engadget.com/2018/08/12/tesla-in-talks-with-saudi-arabia-fund/

Intel's first 9th-generation Core processors may arrive October 1st

"Intel is still struggling to make 10-nanometer chips, but it might still have a few surprises up its 14nm sleeve. WCCFTech claims to have leaked data revealing that Intel will launch its 9th-generation Core desktop processors on October 1st, starting with unl…" https://www.engadget.com/2018/08/12/intels-first-9th-generation-core-processors-may-arrive-october/

After Math: Space Farce

" It takes a special breed of bureaucrat to look upon the majesty of the cosmos and think to themself, "man, I can't wait to get up there and start a war," but these are the times in which we live. So while the Trump administration spent this week eyei..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/08/12/after-math-space-farce/

NASA launches Parker Solar Probe in mission to 'touch' the Sun

" After a few delays, the Sun-chasing Parker Solar Probe is on its way. NASA launched the spacecraft aboard a ULA Delta IV Heavy rocket at 3:31AM Eastern this morning (August 12th) and confirmed that the vessel was healthy at 5:33AM. The probe still..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/08/12/parker-solar-probe-launches/

Ben Heck's Pocket Beagle drum sequencer

" Felix takes his hand to the soldering iron, picks up Beagleboard.org's Pocket Beagle and assembles a drum sequencer with the help of the Bela Mini audio cape. With a laser-engraved case, hands-on assistance from S. Astrid Bin and a custom-designed input-outpu…" https://www.engadget.com/2018/08/12/ben-hecks-pocket-beagle-drum-sequencer/