The Perfect Valentine? A Math Formula.

Nothing says ‘I love you’ like a customizable algebraic equation.

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Happy Valentine’s Day! Online Dating Scams Cost Americans $143 Million

Careful out there. Scammers are robbing people who are looking for love online, and the problem is only getting worse.

from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2IkrRuq

Tech We’re Using: Germany Is Wary of a Digital World (but Loves Its E-Toothbrushes)

Melissa Eddy, a Berlin reporter, explains how privacy laws have led to blurred Google Street View pictures, and why WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook are popular almost despite themselves.

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Former Senior Apple Lawyer Charged With Insider Trading

The former executive, who oversaw compliance with insider trading rules, was accused by the S.E.C. of profiting on nonpublic information.

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The Strange Experience of Being Australia’s First Tech Billionaires

In a country where wealth usually comes from mining or banking, Scott Farquhar and Mike Cannon-Brookes of Atlassian are a new kind of mogul. And they’re getting into politics.

from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2E8b7Ch

Why Amazon Is Caught in an Unexpected Brawl in New York

The company expected a smooth path to a deal. But then came the rise of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the progressive left, which shook the foundation of the state’s politics.

from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2UTdkqP

Tech Tip: How to Make a 3-D Model of Your Home Renovation Vision

Before you get out the hardware, use software like free floor-plan apps and augmented-reality tools to sketch out the ideas for your remodeling projects.

from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2Gou0n0