Technology News
Attack of the drones
TechCrunch - 14 Feb 2017 21:00
A drone recently crashed into a Boeing 737 as it approached a landing strip in Mozambique. The damage to the aircraft was extensive. Over the last year, drone crashes have been reported at a nuclear facility, the Empire ...
NIST to launch a dramatically improved system for measuring the intensity and spectrum of light
Phys.org - 14 Feb 2017 17:01
We see the world in reflection: Nearly all the light that enters our eyes has bounced off something first, bringing with it information about the nature of the objects it encountered on the way. But that information is s...
Apple patents yet another method of embedding fingerprint reader into iPhone display
9 to 5 Mac - 14 Feb 2017 14:48US Air Force Prepping for Historic Minotaur IV Rocket Launch in July (Photos)
SPACE.com - 14 Feb 2017 13:58
The launch of the ORS-5 space surveillance mission this summer will be the first liftoff from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 46 since 1999.
Mars 2020 Could Return to Where NASA's Spirit Rover Roamed
SPACE.com - 14 Feb 2017 13:50
The Columbia Hills region is one of three locations on the Red Planet -- along with Jezero Crater and NE Syrtis -- that have been identified as leading contenders as landing sites for NASA's next Mars rover.
Cyborg Future? Elon Musk's Plan to Compete with AI
SPACE.com - 14 Feb 2017 13:51
Elon Musk thinks human cyborgs could counter the threat from artificial intelligence.
OK Cupid revamps to be less like Tinder, more political
TechCrunch - 14 Feb 2017 13:00
Just in time for Valentine’s Day (ugh, sorry), dating app OK Cupid is getting a makeover. Psych! Just kidding, the company is introducing a new version of its mobile app today, but OK Cupid’s full redesign won’t ac...
HTC has another tough quarter, with revenue down 13% YOY, but smaller losses
TechCrunch - 14 Feb 2017 15:15
HTC’s latest financials make for another fairly dismal read for the mobile device and VR headset maker, though — crumbs of comfort — it’s making a slightly smaller year-over-year loss.
How to switch from Mac to PC, Part 1: What's driving me to do it
PC World - 14 Feb 2017 13:00
After nearly 20 years as a Mac user, I'm switching to a Windows PC--and I'm bringing you along for the ride. In this series, my personal journey from Mac to PC will be your guide to the fundamentals of venturing forth fr...
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Allegedly Codenamed 'Baikal,' Reveals Leak
Tech Times - 14 Feb 2017 05:00
A new leak reveals that the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 may have been codenamed 'Baikal.' The successor of the Galaxy Note 7 will likely have an S Pen stylus as hinted by the leaked image.
The Very Best Apps for Saving Money Effortlessly
Gizmodo - 14 Feb 2017 18:17
Saving money is fun! Just kidding, it's honestly pretty annoying since it requires a delicate amount of personal control and the temporary surrendering of your cash. But don't worry. Your computerphone can help.
Dyson is quietly working artificial intelligence into all of its home gadgets
Mashable - 14 Feb 2017 08:04Eddy Cue reveals 'Planet of the Apps' reality show details
Engadget - 14 Feb 2017 07:09
Last fall we heard many of the details of the reality TV show that's coming to Apple Music, but now we've actually seen a bit of it. During an onstage interview at Code Conference, Apple exec Eddy Cue and co-producer Ben...
Researcher develops ransomware attack that targets water supply
PC World - 14 Feb 2017 04:27
A security researcher is showing that it's not hard to hold industrial control systems for ransom. He's experimented with a simulated water treatment system based on actual programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and docum...
N.O.V.A. Legacy will soon take Android gamers to the stars
Android Authority - 14 Feb 2017 04:11
Gameloft has announced N.O.V.A. Legacy, a revamped version of its original N.O.V.A. 1 mobile sci-fi shooter, for Android.
Get Outlook.com Premium for a bargain price -- but only if you live in the U.S.
Digital Trends - 14 Feb 2017 22:48
Outlook.com has been going through a revision to its online experience, and Microsoft has been previewing a premium subscription that adds in more functionality. Outlook.com Premium is now officially available to U.S. cu...
10 best Kodi apps and Kodi repos for Android
Android Authority - 14 Feb 2017 20:24
Kodi is probably the most popular media center app around. You can make it even better with apps and add-ons. Here are the best Kodi apps and repos!
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9 to 5 Mac - 14 Feb 2017 19:30
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How to build better sex robots: stop making them look human
New Scientist - 14 Feb 2017 17:31
From a stimulating exoskeleton to a vibrating fist, innovators are ditching the sex-bomb stereotype. But can we ever fully escape the uncanny valley of the dolls?
Vifa Copenhagen High-Resolution Wireless Speaker
The Gadget Flow - 14 Feb 2017 16:04
Spoil your ears with audio when you use the Vifa Copenhagen High-Resolution Wireless Speaker. With an award-winning design, this speaker allows for totally wireless connection and control. Suitable for iOS, Windows, and ...
Google Map adds shareable place lists
The Loop - 14 Feb 2017 15:49
Google blog: Starting today, you can create lists of places, share your lists with others, and follow the lists your friends and family share with you--without ever leaving the Google Maps app (Android, iOS). And: Open t...
T-Mobile Updates Its ONE Plans In Response to Verizon With HD Video, Tethering
Life Hacker - 14 Feb 2017 14:30
Verizon shocked everyone when it announced it was bringing back unlimited data. For a brief moment, it looked like it might be a decent deal. Then T-Mobile responded.