Tesla will open its security code to other car manufacturers

"Tesla might just get into the habit of releasing source code for its in-car tech. Elon Musk has signaled his intention to post the source code for Tesla's car security software, letting any automaker roll it into their own machines. It would be "extremely imp…" https://www.engadget.com/2018/08/11/tesla-to-open-source-car-security-code/

夏休みの宿題は100均で乗り切れる！108円で買える「夏休みの自由研究キット」が楽しそう：ウェブ情報実験室

" こんにちは、フリーライターの宮里です。

夏休みといえば自由研究。......というほど夏休みの宿題に自由研究ってなかった気もしますが、学校の勉強とは一味違った自分ならではの実験・工作ができるチャンスです。子供だけではテーマ探しから悩んでしまいがちなので、そこは親御さんが手伝ってあげたいところです。とはいえ、何か作ろう、何か試そうと思ったときに、その「何か」がすぐに見つかればいいのですが、往々にして見つからないものです。こういった時は100円ショップへ行ってみるのはどうでしょうか。便利そうだったり微妙そうだったり…" https://japanese.engadget.com/2018/08/11/100-108/

Amazon may have to drop next-day delivery claim in UK

" Amazon's failure to deliver hundreds of people's parcels in the UK on time last year might have huge repercussions on the way it does its business in the region. According to The Times, UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) plans to announce next week th…" https://www.engadget.com/2018/08/11/amazon-prime-next-day-delivery-problem-uk/

2011年の今日、AMDのAPUも選べた「ThinkPad X121e」が発売されました：今日は何の日？

" おもなできごと
・2002年8月12日、PFUが小型キーボード「Happy Hacking Keyboard Lite2」に黒モデルを追加
・2011年8月12日、レノボが11.6型液晶を採用したXシリーズエントリーモデル「ThinkPad X121e」を発売
・2011年8月12日、ロジクールが8ボタン搭載で最大3600dpiのマウス「G400」を発売
・2014年8月12日、DeNAが9800円からの個人向けDNA検査サービス「MYCODE」を提供開始
・2016年8月12日、ASUSがアクションカムとしても…" https://japanese.engadget.com/2018/08/11/2011-amd-apu-thinkpad-x121e/

'Fortnite' Android beta invitations open to non-Samsung devices

" Samsung's Fortnite mini exclusive didn't last quite as long as expected. The 9to5Google team has noticed that, as promised, you can both sign up for an invitation and pre-install the beta directly through Epic's website. You'll still have to wait for..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/08/11/fortnite-android-beta-for-non-samsung-devices/

Tesla hires key Volvo designer to style future EVs

"If you feel that Tesla needs to shake up the increasingly familiar design of its electric cars, you might be in for a treat. Auto Express and Electrek have learned that Tesla recently hired Ian Kettle, the former Volvo designer who led exterior work on the XC…" https://www.engadget.com/2018/08/11/tesla-hires-volvo-designer-ian-kettle/

Twitter bans far-right group Proud Boys ahead of Washington rally

" Just because Twitter is reluctant to take action against some of its more malicious users doesn't mean it isn't cracking down against others. Twitter has confirmed to BuzzFeed News that it banned the accounts of the far-right group Proud Boys for reportedly b…" https://www.engadget.com/2018/08/11/twitter-bans-far-right-group-proud-boys/

Ask Engadget: Do I buy, build... or both?

" The support shared among readers in the comments section is one of the things we love most about the Engadget community. Over the years, we've known you to offer sage advice on everything from Chromecasts and cameras to drones and smartphones. In fac..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/08/11/do-i-build-a-pc/

Democratic National Committee serves Wikileaks a summons on Twitter

" You'll have to be creative to serve a secretive online organization like Wikileaks whose founder is hiding out in a foreign embassy. It definitely became an issue for the Democratic National Committee, which filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit again..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/08/11/dnc-serves-wikileaks-twitter/