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Immerse Yourself in the Horror That Is an African Grassland at Night
Wired - 8 Dec 2016 00:41
Listen to the sounds of lions grumbling and hyenas cackling and elephants trampling, and appreciate that humans have removed themselves from the food chain. The post Immerse Yourself in the Horror That Is an African Gras...
More potent stun guns for British police will enrage critics
New Scientist - 8 Dec 2016 13:53
Arming UK police with a new breed of taser must go hand in hand with greater efforts to address fears over safety and misuse, says David Hambling
Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 Edge On Verizon Won't Receive Android 7.0 Nougat Until 2017
Tech Times - 8 Dec 2016 04:47
Verizon has announced that it will stop providing future Nougat beta updates for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge moving forward. Affected users may either revert to Android 6.0 Marshmallow or stay in the current beta b...
Remains of the Day: T-Mobile's New Service Lets You Use One Phone Number on Multiple Devices
Life Hacker - 8 Dec 2016 01:30
T-Mobile has a new service called Digits that lets you use one phone number across multiple devices. You'll be able to log in on any compatible device and have access to all your call history and messages. That and more ...
Why 'You Suck at Cooking' is one of the best channels on YouTube - CNET
CNET - 8 Dec 2016 00:59
One of my favorite channels on YouTube shows you how to make delicious recipes, but is also hilariously funny.
Biggest names in VR band together to create industry standards
Engadget - 8 Dec 2016 00:50
The world's most popular virtual reality headset makers have assembled. Google, Oculus, Sony, HTC, Samsung and Acer have come together to create a non-profit organization called the Global Virtual Reality Association (or...
How to Delete Saved Handwritten Messages from iOS Messages
OS X Daily - 8 Dec 2016 23:23
The Handwritten Messages feature in iOS is fun and can be used to scribble a note or draw a quick little sketch, but after you have sent a handwritten messages from an iPhone or iPad you’ll find the sketch is saved wit...
Adobe Lightroom update makes edits easier on desktop and iOS
Engadget - 8 Dec 2016 18:00
Adobe brought true RAW file edits to Lightroom mobile for iOS a while back and now the company is updating the interface to make photo tweaks easier while you're on the go. First, Adobe redesigned the edit view to make i...
ABC and Disney add support for Apple's new single sign-on feature
The Verge - 8 Dec 2016 00:37
The initial list of companies supporting Apple's new single sign-on feature for iOS was pretty lacking. But one day after launch, an old and important ally is jumping on board: ABC / Disney. Both the Watch ABC and Watch ...
Microsoft is bringing Windows desktop apps to mobile ARM processors
The Verge - 8 Dec 2016 05:00
Four years ago, Microsoft wanted to ditch its traditional desktop apps in favor of new touch-based apps for tablets with ARM processors. Windows RT was the official name for the Windows on ARM project, and it debuted on ...
Windows is coming back to ARM, this time with 32-bit x86 compatibility
Ars Technica - 8 Dec 2016 05:00
This time around, the plan is for ARM to be just another PC platform.
Copeptin levels associated with renal and cardiac disease in type 1 diabetes patients
EurekAlert! - 8 Dec 2016 07:00
(University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus) Type 1 diabetes patients with elevated albumin in their urine had three times the risk of life-threatening kidney and cardiac disease as those with normal levels, accordin...
The Best Eco-Friendly Superyachts, Toys and Tenders to Help Save the Planet
Forbes - 8 Dec 2016 23:38
Energy Observer Catamaran (renderingcourtesy of Kadeg-Boucher) Advances of green technology in the marineindustry are creating a massive wave of new designs and plans for the future of boating. Green yachts and products ...
New Windows 10 Insider Build allows you to shut down your PC with your voice
PC World - 8 Dec 2016 05:05
In its latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build, Microsoft has given you the power to shut down or restart your PC by your voice alone--a convenience that also may allow pranksters of all stripes to wreak havoc. Microsoft...
Latest AirDroid beta update reportedly fixes older security issues
Android Authority - 8 Dec 2016 03:46
The latest beta version of AirDroid reportedly fixes the security issues that were found in the remote access management tool.
ABC and Disney Apps Now Support Apple's New Single Sign-On Feature
Mac Rumors - 8 Dec 2016 00:56
Following yesterday's launch of Single Sign-on for iOS and tvOS, two major content providers have implemented support for the feature - Disney and ABC. According to The Verge, the Watch ABC and Watch Disney apps now work...
9 free 'round-the-clock streaming apps for low-effort TV watching
PC World - 8 Dec 2016 03:33
Streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime excel at delivering on-demand video, but sometimes you don't want to pick from an endless list of movies and TV shows. You might not even care that much about what's on...
Reserve Bank weighs in on digital wallet competition discussion
ZDNet - 8 Dec 2016 01:33
The Reserve Bank of Australia has published a consultation paper in response to being urged by industry players to determine a standard for the provision of dual-network debit cards and mobile wallets.
VMwareVoice: iPads At The Bank Reduce Wait Times, Help Consumers Better Understand Decisions
Forbes - 8 Dec 2016 01:29
The inconvenience of banking can try the patience and hurt the bottom lines of bankers and customers alike. Seeing an opportunity gain an edge on the competition, ANZ Banking Group decided to get into the app business to...
macOS 10.12.2 Fixes Time Machine Backup Crashing Issue on New MacBook Pro
Mac Rumors - 8 Dec 2016 00:23
Apple in the latest macOS Sierra beta appears to have fixed a common issue where transferring files to an external hard drive or SSD connected to a Thunderbolt 3 port caused the new MacBook Pro to crash for some users. M...
How to make a motor neuron
Science Daily - 8 Dec 2016 21:16
A team of scientists has uncovered details of the cellular mechanisms that control the direct programming of stem cells into motor neurons.