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China bans 'fatty' Kim Jong Un nickname on websites
Phys.org - 16 Nov 2016 13:55
Chinese websites are censoring "Kim Fatty the Third," a nickname widely used to disparage North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, after officials from his country reportedly conveyed their displeasure in a meeting with their Ch...
'EVE Online' is now free-to-play
Engadget - 16 Nov 2016 15:29
After over 13 years of paid subscriptions, EVE Online's recently revealed free-to-play experiment is now live. In a bid to boost its dwindling player base, CCP's latest expansion allows both new and existing players to e...
Pluto's icy, slushy heart
MIT - 16 Nov 2016 19:59
Data from New Horizons mission suggest a water-ice ocean lies beneath Pluto's heart-shaped basin.
Teen Depression on the Rise in US
Live Science - 16 Nov 2016 09:13
Depression is on the rise in U.S. teens, a new study finds.
ZTE Grand X 4 lands on Cricket Wireless for only $130
Android Authority - 16 Nov 2016 17:56
ZTE promises a great experience with the Grand X 4, which has just launched on Cricket Wireless for a mere $130.
Tech Tip: Keep Your Email Online or Off
The New York Times - 16 Nov 2016 19:46
Most web-based email services allow you to download copies of your messages to the computer with a stand-alone mail program.
Japanese AI abandons its Tokyo University dreams
Engadget - 16 Nov 2016 17:21
A team of scientists from the National Institute of Informatics in Japan have given up on making their AI smart enough to get into the University of Tokyo. The Todai Project -- Tokyo University's local nickname is "Todai...
Thumper review: Get lost in the rhythm!
Android Central - 16 Nov 2016 16:30
It's all about the music. Music and rhythm games have always been a popular genre to play on console. Thumper brings you the best of rhythm based games in a new format that works beautifully in VR. You'll ride down a tra...
Two Things You Can Do to Avoid Knee Pain When You Run
Life Hacker - 16 Nov 2016 02:00
If your knees are hurting every time you head out for a run, something isn't right. Fortunately, there are a couple big things you can do to prevent the pain in the future.
Twitch chases YouTube with improved upload options
Engadget - 16 Nov 2016 07:02
Content creators who have been testing the waters of Twitch's new Uploads Open Beta can now wade in just a little deeper -- the gameplay streaming site has announced a slew of improvements to the manual upload feature, i...
Best Philips Hue Alternatives
Android Central - 16 Nov 2016 21:00
What's the best alternative to Philips Hue? Here are our favorites! Philips Hue smart lights are some of the coolest on the market and they're definitely some of the most popular, but they can be quite expensive, especia...
Google Earth brings its breathtaking views into VR
TechCrunch - 16 Nov 2016 18:21
Google may have just launched its major consumer virtual reality effort, Google Daydream, last week, but the company is showing no signs of slowing development on other platforms as it looks to give VR some broader use c...
'White' Twitter bots can help curb racism
Engadget - 16 Nov 2016 17:02
Twitter is trying to curb the virulent racism on its platform by banning bigots and expanding reporting features, but it's like whack-a-mole -- two pop up for every one banned. However, a new research paper shows that ca...
Finland pining for post-Nokia economic champion
Phys.org - 16 Nov 2016 12:00
Nokia was once the motor of Finland's economy, but since the demise of the company's mobile phone business the Nordic country has struggled to find a new engine for growth.
Energy-efficient engine turns waste hot water into electricity
New Scientist - 16 Nov 2016 20:09
The first industry trials are planned for the Exergyn Drive, which generates power from hot water and could reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions
Best Gifts For PlayStation 4 Owners
Android Central - 16 Nov 2016 18:00Probing Greenland's ice sheet for future satellites
ESA - 16 Nov 2016 17:27
With a helicopter the sole feature on the vast expanse of ice and her only way back to warmth and safety, polar scientist Anna Hogg must have thought, "What on Earth am I doing out here?" as she set to taking ice samples...
Otherness and the Fetishization of Subject
PetaPixel - 16 Nov 2016 20:40Now you can use Facebook Messenger in Android Auto
The Verge - 16 Nov 2016 06:14
Facebook Messenger can now integrate with Android Auto, the social network announced today, allowing users of the infotainment platform to hear and reply to messages from friends while driving their cars. In order to use...
Twitter Makes 'Great Purge' of Alt-Right Accounts
Time - 16 Nov 2016 15:15
"They are purging people on the basis of their views"
China Probes 'Considerable Number' of iPhone Shutdowns
NBC News - 16 Nov 2016 15:05
The China Consumers Association has asked Apple to investigate why iPhone 6 and 6s phones have been shutting off and cannot be turned back on again.
Last presidential yacht bought for $0
Fox News - 16 Nov 2016 16:34
How much would you pay for the presidential yacht on which FDR hosted Winston Churchill, JFK held his last birthday, and Nixon drank a bottle of whiskey before resigning?