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Fallout 4 Xbox One controller arrives next month
Slash Gear - 24 Oct 2015 02:50
You've been preparing for it -- maybe you've even shelled out for the special beer -- and now it is nearly upon us: Fallout 4 arrives next month for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. Those playing it on the Xbox conso...
Lockheed Finishes Building Asteroid Sample Return Craft
Space News - 24 Oct 2015 18:13
NASA's Osiris-Rex will now undergo five months of testing to ensure it is space worthy. SpaceNews.com
Saturn and Its Moon Dione | Space Wallpaper
SPACE.com - 24 Oct 2015 23:02
Dione, one of Saturn's larger moons, orbits across the face of the planet with Saturn's unilluminated rings crossing the planet's middle.
How to Hack a Normal Printer to 3D Print Coronary Arteries
Motherboard - 24 Oct 2015 23:09
We're well on our way to mass-producing functioning bioprinted hearts.
Wi-Fi Assist: a $5 million mess
The Loop - 24 Oct 2015 15:35
Alf Watt: I worked on the Mac OS Wi-Fi client user experience at Apple from 2007-2012, implementing a number of features to help users identify when a Wi-Fi connection was not working as expected, as well as the utilitie...
This cloud-connected stethoscope allows doctors to tele-diagnose illnesses
Digital Trends - 24 Oct 2015 02:07
The Eko digital stethoscope is attracting attention in the US now that it has been approved for use by the FDA. It also is making a major impact on the people of Haiti. The post This cloud-connected stethoscope allows do...
Space Station Video of Hurricane Patricia
SpaceRef - 24 Oct 2015 02:01
Outside the International Space Station, cameras captured dramatic views of Hurricane Patricia at 12:15 p.m. EDT on October 23, 2015....
How to See the Spooktacular Halloween Flyby of Asteroid 2015 TB145
Universe Today - 24 Oct 2015 17:11
Trick or treat! I think we’re definitely in for a treat. 2015 TB145 will fly past Earth at a safe distance slightly farther than the moon’s orbit on Oct. 31 at 12:05 p.m. CDT (17:05 UT). Estimated at 1,300 feet (400-...
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Streaming To Netflix In Canada In 2016: What About The US?
Tech Times - 24 Oct 2015 11:19
Canadians will be able to stream 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' via Netflix starting next year. Unfortunately for the US and other territories, such will be not the case.
Hackers Are Using CCTV Cameras to Create Botnet Swarms
Motherboard - 24 Oct 2015 17:00This What Pi Sounds Like as a Waltz
Motherboard - 24 Oct 2015 16:00
The ratio between a circle's circumference and its diameter translated to music.
Pandora Claims Apple Music Did Not Affect Them Too Much
Ubergizmo - 24 Oct 2015 07:11
It is no secret that in the music streaming industry, many are viewing Apple Music as a potential disruptor and it is not surprising why. Given Apple's success in the music industry with iTunes, their success with Apple ...
Microsoft Xbox Live Outages: Service Goes Down (Again), Is Now Up And Running But Not For All
Tech Times - 24 Oct 2015 16:56
Microsoft's Xbox Live service has been facing outages again, going down on Friday, Oct. 23. The service is reportedly up and running now, but it appears that it works only for some users - others still report they are fa...
Apple Will See Year-On-Year Sales Decline For iPhone 6s. Other Products Soft Too: Analyst
Tech Times - 24 Oct 2015 16:52
A respected analyst believes Apple may see its first year-on-year sales decline for the iPhone during the upcoming holiday season. The analyst predicts 70 million to 75 million devices will be sold during the period, sli...
iPhone 7 To Sport Massive Design Changes: Sapphire Display And More Expected
Tech Times - 24 Oct 2015 16:23
A well-reputed analyst has made some exciting predictions for the next-generation iPhone 7, hinting at great things to come. The iPhone 7 could finally rock a sapphire screen and other major design changes, marking the b...
This is What the Strongest Tropical Cyclone Ever Recorded Looked Like From Space
Gizmodo - 24 Oct 2015 16:03
Yesterday, NASA's Suomi NPP satellite passed over Hurricane Patricia, the most powerful tropical cyclone ever measured, and captured this stunning image in infrared.
Health Officials Warn Against Fake Xanax As Opioid-Spiked Drug Causes Three Overdoses
Tech Times - 24 Oct 2015 15:43
Health officials issued a warning against buying anti-anxiety prescription drug Xanas on the streets. The counterfeit versions of the drug have already sent at least three people in California to the hospital.
Amgen's Virus-Based Cancer Drug Wins Green Light From EU Regulators
Tech Times - 24 Oct 2015 15:42
Drug regulators from the European Medicines Agency have issued a recommendation for the approval of Amgen's virus-based cancer treatment, T-Vec. If approved by the European Commission, T-Vec would become the first drug i...
Google Promises More Emojis Coming To Android
Ubergizmo - 24 Oct 2015 06:48
With the release of iOS 9.1, not only did Apple address several bugs within the operating system, but it also seems that they have introduced new wallpapers and emojis. For those of you who use a lot of emojis in your ch...
No More Passwords: Mastercard Now Lets You Pay For Online Purchases With A Selfie
Tech Times - 24 Oct 2015 03:45
Forget passwords. The next wave of identity verification will come from selfies. MasterCard's latest initiative in making payments quicker and more secure will start with its Identity Check app where selfies can be used ...
What the Pentagon Has Learned from the War on Drugs
Motherboard - 24 Oct 2015 17:00
Many of the same difficulties that exist in targeted killings exist in counter-drug missions.
Researchers Use Gene Editing To Produce Red Blood Cells In Laboratory
Tech Times - 24 Oct 2015 16:51
By editing a specific gene known as SH2B3, researchers were able to manufacture high amounts of red blood cells in a laboratory setting. The generated red blood cells were essentially indistinguishable from those produce...