Technology News
The Transfer of Government Twitter Accounts Wasn't So Peaceful
Motherboard - 21 Jan 2017 05:26
You might want to check if you're following @POTUS on Twitter.
Air Force satellite launches successfully after delay
Space News - 21 Jan 2017 03:57
SBIRS GEO-3 launched successfully aboard a ULA Atlas 5 from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Jan. 20. SpaceNews.com
National Park Service Banned From Tweeting After Anti-Trump Retweets
Gizmodo - 21 Jan 2017 03:04
The National Park service retweeted some sick Donald Trump burns, noting how, uh, lightly attended his inauguration was compared to Barack Obama's in 2009. But now, the NPS has been ordered by its Washington support offi...
Unfollowing @POTUS could be difficult right now
Engadget - 21 Jan 2017 05:32
While we only just learned of the transition plan for Obama Administration social media accounts, things aren't going quite as many users expected. Currently, many people have reported that despite unfollowing (or, in so...
Researchers use ultrasound to push helpful RNA inside cells
Engadget - 21 Jan 2017 03:23
Scientists at MIT and Brigham and Women's Hospital have been able to push strands of RNA (ribonucleic acid) into colon cells using bursts of ultrasound waves. The treatment, thanks to how RNA can reprogram the production...
Trump Names Former Climate Scientist Erik Noble to NASA Advisory Role
Wired - 21 Jan 2017 02:00
Is this good news or bad? Unclear. The post Trump Names Former Climate Scientist Erik Noble to NASA Advisory Role appeared first on WIRED.
Scientists are checking a nearby exoplanet for alien transmissions - CNET
CNET - 21 Jan 2017 01:38
Wolf 1061c is just a few blocks away, cosmically speaking, and alien seekers have begun a long-term campaign to look for signs of life there.
Obama's legacy: The most tech-savvy president
Engadget - 21 Jan 2017 17:00
When Barack Obama moved into the White House on January 20th, 2009, the federal government was in the digital dark ages. Even as late as 2011, he was complaining that the White House was 30 years behind. Among other thin...
Who Needs To Lead Digital Transformation In 2017
Forbes - 21 Jan 2017 16:36
The digital transformation will never stop, but the leader of the transformation will most likely change from year to year. Here's who should be in charge in 2017.
Spot a Stellar 'Odd Couple' In the Night Sky This Week
SPACE.com - 21 Jan 2017 16:00
Orion, the Mighty Hunter, will stand upright, high in our southern sky at around 8 p.m. this week, glittering like a large piece of celestial jewelry. Within it, we also find two immense and very different stars, Rigel a...
Relive SpaceX's Return-to-Flight Falcon 9 Launch with These Awesome Pictures
SPACE.com - 21 Jan 2017 16:00
On Jan. 14, the private spaceflight company SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 10 commercial communications satellites in a flawless liftoff from California's Vandenberg Air Force Base. See how it happened with t...
Apple Exploring Two-Step Touch ID and Facial Recognition System for iPhone 8
Mac Rumors - 21 Jan 2017 15:27
Noted KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo released a research report today in which he outlined further expectations for Apple's 2017 iPhone, including new biometric identification technology as well as the necessity of ...
Calorie Restriction Diet Found To Extend Monkey Life By Years: Will It Work On Humans Too?
Tech Times - 21 Jan 2017 14:44
Calorie restriction in one's diet has often been wrapped in controversy, and now a new set of findings reveal that it helps monkeys live healthier, longer lives. But do the seeming benefits actually apply to humans?
Newborn Health Screenings May Soon Rely On Genome Sequencing Techniques: Experts
Tech Times - 21 Jan 2017 13:40
A group of government-funded researchers and clinical geneticists are exploring the pros and cons of possibly using genome sequencing techniques in newborn screenings in the future.
Sky Dancer is a new and beautiful endless running and falling game
Android Authority - 21 Jan 2017 08:23
Sky Dancer is a recently launched game from developer Pine Entertainment that combines a beautiful art style with tricky endless running gameplay.
Defense and Homeland Security Secretaries confirmed controlling $86.7 billion in tech spending
TechCrunch - 21 Jan 2017 07:00
As the nation’s capital prepared to celebrate the inauguration of the nation’s 45th President, Senators confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominees for Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of the Department of Ho...
'Inside' team teases its next project following company turmoil
Engadget - 21 Jan 2017 06:23
It's been quite the week for Playdead fans. First came some explanation for why the typically lock-jawed studio behind Limbo and Inside lost one of its cofounders last July. Then, the team tweeted out a teaser image for ...
Toshiba reportedly selling a minority stake, possibly to Western Digital
Android Authority - 21 Jan 2017 06:04
According to Reuters, Toshiba might be considering selling a minority stake in its chip business, possibly to Western Digital to compete against Samsung.
Galaxy S8's best feature might have its own dedicated button
BGR - 21 Jan 2017 05:03
Looking to lessen its reliance on Google and further differentiate itself among a crowded field of Android handsets, Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S8 smartphone will feature a brand new intelligent personal assistant, simila...
Samsung can't use in-box warranty to kill Galaxy S4 lawsuit
Engadget - 21 Jan 2017 04:59
Oh Samsung. When the company isn't busy recalling cellphones and washing machines for being safety hazards, it's busy fighting its customers in court. In 2015, Daniel Norcia contended that he was misled by Samsung about ...
All climate change references deleted from the White House website
CBSNews - 21 Jan 2017 04:54
A dramatic shift in language foreshadows a dramatic shift in policy