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There will soon be a new bright spot in our night sky
BGR - 11 Jan 2017 16:43
A college professor and his students might be at the cusp of accurately predicting a change in our night sky. Larry Molnar of Calvin College, with the help of colleagues Karen Kinemuchi and Henry Kobulnicky, say that a g...
How Spy Agency Vets Read That Bombshell Trump Report: With Caution
Wired - 11 Jan 2017 07:17
An explosive new report about Trumps relationship with Russia shouldn't be taken at face value. The post How Spy Agency Vets Read That Bombshell Trump Report: With Caution appeared first on WIRED.
Obama talks social media and climate change in final address
Engadget - 11 Jan 2017 06:00
During his farewell address President Obama tackled many different issues, from the importance of our democratic institutions and the lingering effects of racism. But he also took a few moments to briefly address the eco...
2017 Cadillac CT6 Platinum AWD Review: Luxury, reinvented
Slash Gear - 11 Jan 2017 23:53
Cadillac could’ve followed its luxury rivals, but instead the 2017 CT6 rethinks its segment, injecting both sporting enthusiasm and style into an unabashedly tech-savvy sedan. Though GM’s luxury arm has been making s...
Apple's weird-looking AirPods are already winning - CNET
CNET - 11 Jan 2017 23:40
Between Beats and AirPods, Apple is looking at a sweep in online sales, says one report.
How to insert an image into a LibreOffice Base database
TechRepublic - 11 Jan 2017 22:38
Did you know you can add images to your LibreOffice Databases? Here's how to to it, step by step.
Beautiful Galaxy Collision Captured by Hubble Telescope
SPACE.com - 11 Jan 2017 17:50
Hubble captured an image of a beautiful collision in IRAS 14348-1447, an ultraluminous infrared galaxy in deep space.
Israeli ScheduleOnce acquires New York-based Reschedge
Geek Time - 11 Jan 2017 17:06
This technology was developed by a Google employee who thought that he could just do it better
New $27 million fund aims to save humanity from destructive AI
Digital Trends - 11 Jan 2017 16:47
Backed by LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman and eBay founder Pierre Omidayar, the Ethics and Governance of Artificial Intelligence Fund aims to bring together diverse experts to turn an analytical eye to the development of A...
Tesla will power its Gigafactory with a 70-megawatt solar farm
The Verge - 11 Jan 2017 16:20
Tesla plans to power its Gigafactory in Nevada with a 70-megawatt solar farm, according to a company investor relations document obtained by Electrek. The document, which The Verge confirmed was genuine, was given to ana...
FBI hands over 100 pages of documents on San Bernardino iPhone hack, but censors the key facts
9 to 5 Mac - 11 Jan 2017 15:38U.S. warns of flaw that could allow hackers to take control of heart devices
CBSNews - 11 Jan 2017 07:21
One manufacturer's implantable heart devices could be vulnerable to hackers controling a person's defibrillator or pacemaker, officials say
Ebay's Founder Is Giving Away $10 Million to Support AI That Is Good and Not Evil
Gizmodo - 11 Jan 2017 06:15
For the most part, artificial intelligence these days is pretty sweet. Whether you want to set a timer with your voice, play a game of chess with a computer or just put a Minion's head on Superman's body, AI can help you...
Razer zGold and zSilver detailed: Virtual Currency for gear and games
Slash Gear - 11 Jan 2017 22:02
The folks at Razer have introduced zVault, a virtual currency system that can be used to buy gear and earn games. Fans of Razer can pay real cash to get zGold – or earn zGold for verifying their Razer account with zVau...
Preventing Big Cannabis: How to nip marijuana lobby in the bud
New Scientist - 11 Jan 2017 20:00
A powerful lobby could be an unintended consequence of legalising the drug. Could Canada's regulatory approach ensure public health comes before profit?
Woody Harrelson officially on board for Han Solo Star Wars film - CNET
CNET - 11 Jan 2017 19:04
Veteran actor Woody Harrelson is confirmed for a role in a Star Wars spinoff movie following the adventures of a young Han Solo.
This is How Russian Spies Could 'Crack' Telegram
Motherboard - 11 Jan 2017 18:40
An explosive, but unverified, memo on Donald Trump alleged the FSB has "cracked" Telegram. This is how the spies might be doing it.
44% off Logitech G700s 910-003584 Rechargeable Gaming Mouse - Deal Alert
PC World - 11 Jan 2017 18:02
For gamers who know there is no such thing as "over-prepared", the G700s is a must-have. Precise? Check. Customizable? 13 programmable buttons will perform complex macros at your command. Full-speed wireless? With the li...
Edward Snowden issues heartfelt plea to Obama to pardon Chelsea Manning
Mashable - 11 Jan 2017 16:58iPod inventor Tony Fadell says Detroit is perfect for testing autonomous cars
TechCrunch - 11 Jan 2017 16:55
Speaking at the Automotive News World Congress in Detroit, key original iPod team member and Nest founder Tony Fadell explained why Detroit is such an ideal place to test autonomous vehicles. He points out (via Katie Bur...
Apple loses mechanical engineer responsible for original MacBook Air enclosure to Tesla
AppleInsider - 11 Jan 2017 16:54
Matt Casebolt, one of Apple's key hinge designers, and the key designer of the original MacBook Air mechanical design has departed Apple, and is now working at Tesla.
Airlines Don't Have to Warn You About Explodey Galaxy Note 7s
Gizmodo - 11 Jan 2017 16:51
Is there anybody left who doesn't know you can't take the Galaxy Note 7 on an airplane? The Department of Transportation thinks not. As of Tuesday, the FAA says that airlines no longer have to make pre-boarding announcem...