Radar trends to watch: April 2020
Each month, Mike Loukides creates a list of things he finds interesting or important in the technology world. Some items are personal observations or summaries of interesting conversations. Most items…
Review: 2020 Fiat 500X is better than it looks
When people think of driving in winter weather, they don’t tend to think of Fiat. Yet the 500X has a lot of improvements for the 2020 model year that could change those notions. Snow, ice, and kids came together as we tested the car for ourselves. Source of Article
Simple laser treatment boosts copper’s antibacterial effect
We already knew that copper kills bacteria on contact, as it releases ions that rupture bacterial cell membranes. The material could soon do so faster than ever, however, thanks to a new laser-based surface treatment. Source of Article
How to use the pushd command for more efficient directory navigation on Linux
Learn how to populate a directory stack so you can more efficiently navigate around the Linux directories you use most. Source of Article
AT&T offers US physicians free wireless service on first responder network
Nurses and doctors are being offered three months free on AT&T's FirstNet Mobile Responder plan amid the coronavirus crisis. More about Networking AT&T is giving doctors and nurses three months…
How to scale Kubernetes: 3 factors
Kubernetes is becoming the container orchestrator of choice. It even holds the ability to scale applications up with demand--if you know how to configure it. More for CXOs After Docker…
Examining barriers to Continuous Testing in the enterprise
The promise of DevOps was faster service at higher quality. Testing has served as the boat anchor for that promise. Here's why, and what to do about it. Despite what…
Angell ebike isn’t stingy with the style
There are some ebikes that look like electric bicycles, and others that appear to be completely normal. The Angell is a little different, in that it doesn't look clunky or battery-powered, but it'll still turn some heads. Source of Article
Subscription businesses proving resilient as economy contracts due to coronavirus
Businesses in tech and beyond are increasingly turning to a subscription model to retain customers and stay flexible amid uncertainty. More about Innovation Millions of traditional businesses have been turning…
How the coronavirus is spurring the growth of emerging technologies
The outbreak is amping up demand for drones, robots, telemedicine, virtual reality, and other aspects of technology, according to eMarketer. More about Innovation It's ironic that advancements in technology, science,…