Why I Use Old Hardware

February 2, 2019February 1, 2019 ~ cafebedouin

"My 11-year-old laptop can compile the Linux kernel from scratch in 20 minutes, and it can play 1080p video in real-time. That’s all I need! Many users cannot afford high-end computer hardware, and most have better things to spend their money on. And you know, I work hard for my money, too - if I … Continue reading Why I Use Old Hardware

Walgreens Tests New Smart Coolers

February 1, 2019January 28, 2019 ~ cafebedouin ~ 1 Comment

"Walgreens is piloting a new line of “smart coolers”—fridges equipped with cameras that scan shoppers’ faces and make inferences on their age and gender. On January 14, the company announced its first trial at a store in Chicago in January, and plans to equip stores in New York and San Francisco with the tech.Demographic information … Continue reading Walgreens Tests New Smart Coolers