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How eBay Developed an Automatic Testing Solution for Batch Application Upgrades

A look at how our eBay technologists created an automatic testing solution for batch applications. A batch application is different from the service system, because it has no web container inside an instance. For a batch pool, it will wait for the job command from an upstream

Spotify is testing a TikTok-inspired feed of videos with a new Discover tab

TikTok built an empire on short vertical videos with popular music playing in the background. An empire that other tech companies want to emulate, including Spotify – it appears that the music streaming service is testing a feature that displays a feed of vertical videos. That feature

TORK T6X SPIED TESTING IN INDIA, TO BE LAUNCHED BY END 2019

Tork Motorcycles is a Pune-based startup that is working on launching electric two-wheelers in India. The company had started accepting pre-bookings of their first electric motorcycle T6X in 2016. And now for the first time, production ready mules have been spotted testing in India. The Tork T6X – OVERDRIVE rode the

Instagram Video Calling Feature Leaks, Said to Be in Internal Testing

HIGHLIGHTS Instagram video calling feature has been leaked in a screenshot The feature is rumoured to be available alongside direct message support An Instagram spokesperson refused to comment on the development A long time after enabling its users with the Direct message feature, Instagram is now reportedly testing a

Apple Watch With EKG Heart Monitoring Feature Said to Be in Testing

HIGHLIGHTS This move would turn Apple Watch into a medical device Apple Watch currently has a more basic heart rate monitor EKG accessories are already available for the Apple Watch Apple is developing an advanced heart-monitoring feature for future versions of its smartwatch, part of a broader push by

Facebook Testing Bonfire, a New Video Chat App

HIGHLIGHTS Facebook is testing a new video chat app called Bonfire The company may use Bonfire to rival Houseparty app Houseparty co-founder took a jab at Facebook Facebook has confirmed that it is testing a new video chat app called Bonfire, said to rival Houseparty, in Denmark.

How do I tackle machine learning in software testing?

Welcome to the world of machine learning in software testing. Machine-learning software takes past data and uses that data to better understand and make decisions in a problem domain. It consists of a series of mathematical algorithms that are able to adjust themselves based on its understanding of that

Facebook’s Testing Out a New Tool to Help You Connect with Like-Minded Users

Facebook’s always looking to boost sharing and interaction on the platform – as The Social Network has noted previously: “Our top priority is keeping you connected to the people, places and things you want to be connected to — starting with the people you are friends with

YouTube Testing New In-App Chat Function to Boost Social Activity

Google has never fared particularly well in social. This was highlighted earlier in the week when the search giant announced a new update for Google+ – which reminded many that Google+ actually does still exist. Yet, despite their various attempts and failures in trying to tap into the social realm, that

Facebook is testing a feature that alerts you if someone is impersonating your account

Facebook is working on a new tool to help stem one source of harassment on its platform. The social network is testing a new feature that will automatically alert you if it detects another user is impersonating your account by using your name and profile photo. When