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Tesla Model S owner gets stranded in the desert for the craziest of reasons
BGR - 17 Jan 2017 16:13
In a bizarre story that gently reminds us that too much technology can sometimes be a bad thing, a Tesla Model S owner named Ryan Negri recently found himself stranded in the Nevada desert after deciding to leave his key...
Google Pixel cracking audio is hardware-based after all
Slash Gear - 17 Jan 2017 06:00New genomic tool for salamander biology could spur deeper understanding of tissue regeneration
Science Daily - 17 Jan 2017 21:01
A research team has assembled a catalogue of every active gene in a variety of tissues in the axolotl, a type of salamander known for its striking ability to fully regenerate limbs following amputation.
The Sengled Pulse is a clever but problematic take on whole-home audio
TechCrunch - 17 Jan 2017 17:08
Sengled is the latest manufacturer to jump into the smart bulb space and their products, while a bit behind the curve, are clever and – most important – cheap. Their smartest smart bulbs are $10 cheaper than the argu...
16 Snapchat tips and tricks you probably had no clue about
Pocket-lint - 17 Jan 2017 02:40
Snapchat is easy to learn and use -- as long as you have someone to show you the ropes.You can take a photo or a video, add a caption or doodle or filter or sticker or lens over top, and then send the final creation (aka...
Microbiologists Make Big Leap in Developing "Green" Electronics
Medical Design Technology - 17 Jan 2017 22:12
News The researchers studied microbial nanowires, protein filaments that bacteria use naturally to make electrical connections with other microbes or minerals ... Contributed Author: UMass Amherst Topics: STEM
Scientists find sensor that makes synapses fast
Science Daily - 17 Jan 2017 21:01
Synapses, the connections between neurons, come in different flavors, depending on the chemical they use as transmitter. The type of synapses that use a signal transmitter called GABA stand out because of their speed and...
Immune responses against a virus-related skin cancer suggest ways to improve immunotherapy
Science Daily - 17 Jan 2017 20:57
A new study suggests ways to improve immune therapy for certain cancers including a virus-associated form of Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare, aggressive skin cancer.
If You Think You Know Car Brands, Think Again
Forbes - 17 Jan 2017 17:45
Electric vehicles and minivans and challenging what American manufacturers are best known for - pickup trucks and SUVs.
Simple Hack Lets Hackers Listen to Your Facebook Voice Messages Sent Over Chat
The Hacker News - 17 Jan 2017 12:35
Most people hate typing long messages while chatting on messaging apps, but thanks to voice recording feature provided by WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, which makes it much easier for users to send longer messages that...
Google Assistant Could Soon Allow Users To Make Payments Through Voice Commands
Tech Times - 17 Jan 2017 07:28Feinstein Institute genetic discovery provides new insight into cognitive disorders
EurekAlert! - 17 Jan 2017 07:00
(Northwell Health) An international team of scientists, led by Todd Lencz, PhD, professor at The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research at Northwell Health and Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, have unlocked some o...
As robots take human jobs, Europeans consider giving away money
CBSNews - 17 Jan 2017 05:45
The prospect of increased automation -- and decreased work -- is making some countries consider just giving people money
New report says Google watches made by LG, to be released Feb. 9
PC World - 17 Jan 2017 23:08
Hot on the heels of revealing that Google is planning to launch Android Wear 2.0 on Feb. 9, a VentureBeat report by Evan Blass has now completely removed the veil from Google's first wearables. According to the ever-reli...
Wire a Raspberry Pi Zero Directly Into a Power Supply for a Low-Profile Computer
Life Hacker - 17 Jan 2017 22:30
The Pi Zero is awesome because it's so small, but it still requires all kinds of cables and chargers. Over on NODE, they show off how to build the Pi Zero into a USB hub and power supply for an all-in-one computer.
Solve this puzzle and win a job at Dyson - CNET
CNET - 17 Jan 2017 21:49
Dyson Smart Rooms is a "Crystal Maze"-style pop-up to find new software engineers.
Paper Examines Potential -- For Better or Worse -- Of 'In Vitro Gametogenesis'
Medical Design Technology - 17 Jan 2017 21:20
News In the future, the two cells that start us all might sometimes get their start in the lab, rather than in reproductive organs ... Contributed Author: Brown University Topics: STEM
AOpen's Chromebase Mini is a Chrome OS tablet with enterprise appeal
Digital Trends - 17 Jan 2017 20:31
Digital signage specialist Aopen unveiled the Chromebase Mini, a hardy 10.1-inch tablet that runs Chrome OS and can be implemented in a wide variety of customer-facing scenarios. The post AOpen’s Chromebase Mini is a C...
Is It Time to Give Up on Dark Matter?
Scientific American - 17 Jan 2017 19:30
There is still good reason to think undiscovered fundamental particles act as gravitational glue for galaxies. --
Microsoft urges enterprise customers to drop Windows 7
Slash Gear - 17 Jan 2017 17:07
The Windows 7 wind down has begun: on January 14, 2020, Windows 7 will lose all forms of support, including security updates that are crucial for a lot of customers. Microsoft is wasting no time in urging its enterprise ...
Measure raises $15 million to fly drones as a service for other companies
TechCrunch - 17 Jan 2017 17:03
Measure may not be building the ultimate flying camera, or drones that drop burritos at your door. But the Washington D.C.-based startup has raised $15 million in a Series B round of funding to fly drones as a service fo...
Catch Up on the Explosive $2 Billion Lawsuit Against Facebook Before Zuck Takes the Stand
Gizmodo - 17 Jan 2017 15:47
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has said he wants escape the Silicon Valley bubble and travel to different parts of America as part of his 2017 New Year's resolution. It looks like the first stop on his journey will be a No...