Technology News
Data shows a downward demographic spiral for Republicans
TechCrunch - 11 Feb 2017 15:30
It’s clear Republicans hitched their wagon to a demographic they have successfully exploited at historic levels the last couple of decades. Yet in doing that they’ve still lost six of the last seven popular votes, an...
This Graphic Shows You How to Treat Frostbite
Life Hacker - 11 Feb 2017 23:00
If you're not careful out in the cold of winter, you could end up getting frostbite which can cause serious harm to your extremities or areas of exposed skin. This graphic shows you how to treat it before it gets bad.
Photo of Magic Leap AR prototype leaks out, backpack and all
Engadget - 11 Feb 2017 05:05
In December, a report by The Information indicated that well-funded startup Magic Leap wasn't nearly as close to producing its vaunted augmented reality headset as demo reels had suggested. CEO Rony Abovitz responded by ...
Photographer Flies from UK to South Africa to Confront Photo Thief
PetaPixel - 11 Feb 2017 19:51How to get the best light calibration for your PlayStation VR
Android Central - 11 Feb 2017 16:30
Calibrating your PlayStation VR makes a huge difference. Out of the box, your PlayStation VR will connect with your PlayStation Camera and start working with little effort. Over time, especially if you use PlayStation Mo...
Top 10 ways to speed up Windows 7, 8.1, & 10
Digital Trends - 11 Feb 2017 16:15
Unlike fine wine and good cheese, your computer doesn't get better with age. Fortunately, these 10 tips will help you speed up your operating system, regardless of which version of Microsoft's popular OS you're currently...
UK Offers Teens Cybersecurity Classes to Fight Attacks
ABC News - 11 Feb 2017 16:15
Britain plans to give afterschool cybersecurity training to thousands of teenagers in a bid to protect the country from online attacks
Green Comet 45P Captured by Slooh Telescopes | Video
SPACE.com - 11 Feb 2017 15:05
On Feb. 10, 2017, Slooh.com captured imagery of Comet 45P/Honda-Mrkos-Pajdusakov. It will make a close approach on Feb. 11, passing just 7.4 million miles (12 million km) from Earth.
Robo-Bees Could Aid Insects with Pollination Duties
Scientific American - 11 Feb 2017 14:00
Mini drones sporting horsehair coated in a sticky gel could one day take the pressure off declining bee populations --
Turkish hacker convicted of intricate ATM heist
CBSNews - 11 Feb 2017 07:30
Ercan Findikoglu was able to steal account information from banks and use it to withdraw cash from ATMs
Android's instant tethering is now officially available
Engadget - 11 Feb 2017 06:56
Instant tethering started making its way to some Android users in late January, allowing them to set up an automatic hotspot connection between devices. Now that the feature is officially available, more people should ha...
Activision admits taking 'Call of Duty' to space was a bad idea
BGR - 11 Feb 2017 05:37
Right from the very start it was clear that Activision's Call of Duty franchise had taken a bit of a wrong turn with Infinite Warfare. The initial trailer for the game was absolutely slaughtered on YouTube, and early sal...
WhatsApp begins rolling out two-factor authentication to all users
BGR - 11 Feb 2017 04:32
WhatsApp just became a safer chat platform on Friday as two-step verification (the company's phrase for two-factor authentication) has finally been added to the popular app. The security feature has been available in the...
Couch Potato Scientists, Get Ready: Coming to Netflix in February
Live Science - 11 Feb 2017 15:36
Looking for science- and technology-themed entertainment on Netflix? Here's what's new to the site this month.
The Pirate Bay, ExtraTorrent, Torrentz2, Rarbg, 1337x, Kickass Torrents Users: New ISP Warning System Details Revealed
Tech Times - 11 Feb 2017 14:47
The details of the newly implemented ISP warning system for users of torrent websites in the UK have been revealed. A Sky subscriber who received an email from the 'Get It Right' program has shared its contents.
How can Apple still sell iPhones at record average selling prices?
Android Authority - 11 Feb 2017 14:46SpaceX's Falcon 9 Rocket Stands Atop Historic NASA Launchpad for 1st Time
SPACE.com - 11 Feb 2017 14:11
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket has gone vertical at NASA's historic Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) for the first time.
Nighttime Philippines Quake Kills at Least 6, Damages Runway
ABC News - 11 Feb 2017 07:56
A powerful nighttime earthquake in the southern Philippines has killed at least six people and injured more than 120 others, as officials are looking for more casualties
First SpaceX Falcon 9 Erected at Historic Launch Pad 39A for Feb. 18 Blastoff
Universe Today - 11 Feb 2017 05:24
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL - The first SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket ever to grace historic launch pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida was erected this afternoon, Friday, Feb. 10, to prepare the booster for a critic...
Common Weed In Florida Fights Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs Without Killing Bacteria
Tech Times - 11 Feb 2017 05:01
The red berries of the Brazilian peppertree, a noxious weed in Florida, contain compounds that can disarm potentially deadly bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics. What makes the plant a good tool for fighting super...
Meet 'Sapio,' The Dating App That Finds You A Match Based On Intelligence Level
Tech Times - 11 Feb 2017 04:35
Tired of Tinder? Try Sapio, the new dating app that can match partners based on mutual intelligence. The app features a 300-item questionnaire for a more complex and nuanced system of matching.
Leaked logo suggests the larger Samsung Galaxy S8 will be dubbed S8+
Android Authority - 11 Feb 2017 04:22
A reported leaked logo seems to confirm that the larger version of the Samsung Galaxy S8 will be officially called the S8+.