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Marvel's 'Rocket and Groot' Space Station Mission Patch Debuts | Video
SPACE.com - 23 Jul 2016 14:48
The 'Guardians of the Galaxy' characters have been integrated into an International Space Station (ISS) U.S. National Laboratory (Managed by CASIS) patch in partnership with Marvel's Custom Solutions Group.
How Fast Is Earth Moving?
SPACE.com - 23 Jul 2016 18:20
Earth moves at a fantastic rate of speed on its axis, around the sun and across the universe.
'Star Trek' Art at SDCC 2016 Celebrates 50 Years of Strange New Worlds
SPACE.com - 23 Jul 2016 17:00
"Star Trek" is taking art into a whole new frontier at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con.
The Science of Star Trek
SpaceRef - 23 Jul 2016 05:16
Is Star Trek really a science show, or just a lot of "gee, whiz" nonsensical sci-fi?...
Official 'Star Wars' Drones Are Impressive, Most Impressive
Forbes - 23 Jul 2016 00:17
Drone company Propel showed off its new official Star Wars drones at Star Wars: Celebration.
Marvel's Rocket Raccoon and Groot Star on Space Station Mission Patch
SPACE.com - 23 Jul 2016 18:17
Rocket Raccoon and Groot are launching to the International Space Station. The Marvel Comics characters star on the mission patch representing all of the payloads launching in 2016 to the U.S. National Laboratory on the ...
'Star Trek' Makeup by M-A-C Beams Into San Diego Comic-Con
SPACE.com - 23 Jul 2016 17:00
M-A-C its new "Star Trek" line of cosmetics to San Diego Comic-Con this week (complete with their own transporter pad) to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic science fiction franchise.
Google is giving away free gas between LA and Vegas
Mashable - 23 Jul 2016 03:05Mark Zuckerberg's AI butler now manages his entire house, and makes him toast
Digital Trends - 23 Jul 2016 04:13
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg claims in a new interview that his AI personal assistant now lets him control his entire home, and also makes him breakfast. Zuck states that he is readying the system for a demo "soon." The ...
Wikileaks publishes thousands of DNC emails
Engadget - 23 Jul 2016 00:39
As if Hillary Clinton and the Democratic party needed any more fuss over emails, Wikileaks has published a trove of messages sent to and from top DNC officials. It covers a period from January of last year to May of 2016...
Ask Ethan: Will The 'Great Attractor' Defeat Dark Energy?
Forbes - 23 Jul 2016 16:00
Can the thousands of galaxies tugging on us eventually pull our little group of galaxies into it?
NASA --Milky Way Harbors a Replica Solar System "From the Dawn of Time" with Earth-Like Planets
The Daily Galaxy - 23 Jul 2016 15:37
"There are far-reaching implications for this discovery," said Tiago Campante, from the University of Birmingham's School of Physics and Astronomy, who led the research. "We now know that Earth-sized planets have formed ...
Hacker who targeted celebrity Apple and Google accounts sentenced six months in prison
AppleInsider - 23 Jul 2016 08:28
An Oregon man who earlier this year pleaded guilty to hacking into Apple and Google email accounts, including a number owned by unnamed celebrities, was sentenced to six months in prison this week.
These Are The Programs ISIS Uses To Remain Anonymous Online
Gizmodo - 23 Jul 2016 03:49
There's a big push among ISIS members to enhance technical knowledge, specifically of software that could be used to counteract surveillance. According to a new report released Friday, discussion among jihadist forums pr...
Gaming PCs are weaker than you think, but that's okay!
Digital Trends - 23 Jul 2016 02:15
Every PC gamer understands the urge to pump a system full of cards and cores until it heats your room with its outrageous power. But are people actually building those machines, or playing on budget hardware? The post Ga...
Two Nearby Potentially Habitable Planets Are Rocky Worlds
Universe Today - 23 Jul 2016 20:11
When Hubble first observed the atmospheric conditions of an extrasolar planet in 2000, it opened up that entire field of study. Now, Hubble has conducted the first preliminary study of the atmospheres of Earth-sized, rel...
Oculus' Newest Tool Is For Comic Artists, Too
Wired - 23 Jul 2016 15:00
Oculus' Medium tool is for sculpting in VR, but just about anyone who wants to draw can use it--even the guy behind "Batman Beyond." The post Oculus' Newest Tool Is For Comic Artists, Too appeared first on WIRED.
Verizon Close To Buying Yahoo's Internet Assets In $5 Billion Deal
Tech Times - 23 Jul 2016 13:55
Verizon is rumored to purchase the search, content, mobile and advertising business of Yahoo, in an effort to compete with Google and Facebook in chasing ad-money. If the transaction is successful, Verizon will reach nea...
Windows 10 Tracking And Data Collection Gets Microsoft In Trouble In France
Tech Times - 23 Jul 2016 11:52
France's Chair of the National Data Protection Commission (CNIL) has given Microsoft three months to change its Windows 10 practices regarding privacy, security and user data collection. Otherwise, the company could face...
Apple Reportedly Drops Samsung As iPhone 8 Chipmaker: Increased Competition?
Tech Times - 23 Jul 2016 11:37
Apple has allegedly dropped Samsung as the chipmaker for not only the A10 chip but also the A11 chip for its 2017 iPhone. The A11 chips for the iPhone 8 will be made exclusively by its supplier TSMC.
Donuts in flight in first US-approved drone delivery
Phys.org - 23 Jul 2016 10:45
With a chicken sandwich, hot coffee and donuts, aviation history was made Friday.
IFA 2016: what to expect from Europe's largest tech show
Android Authority - 23 Jul 2016 08:00
The IFA 2016 consumer electronics trade show will take place in Berlin between September 2-7. Here are all the Android announcements you can expect to see.