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David Cassidy Has Dementia: Here's What That Means
Live Science - 21 Feb 2017 13:42
Actor and singer David Cassidy recently revealed he has dementia, but what exactly does this term mean?
Tully the Spineless Monster? Experts Say Ancient Beast Had No Backbone
Live Science - 21 Feb 2017 14:37
The 307-million-year-old Tully monster -- a marine animal with eyes like a hammerhead's and a pincer-like mouth -- was likely a spineless creature, a new study finds.
So Tiny! Miniature Frog Species Are Among World's Smallest (Photos)
Live Science - 21 Feb 2017 14:54
Some of the smallest known frogs in the world were recently discovered following a five-year survey in India.
Boeing wins contract for satellite that will be jointly owned by two operators
Space News - 21 Feb 2017 17:08
The JCSAT-18/Kacific-1 spacecraft will be owned by Sky Perfect JSAT Corporation and Kacific Broadband Satellites. SpaceNews.com
VR may be hyped, but it'll take 'maybe a decade' to become mainstream
Mashable - 21 Feb 2017 06:29The President of the United States Owns 3,643 Websites Including IHateTrumpVodka.com
Gizmodo - 21 Feb 2017 04:40
Over the years, the Trump Organization has invested in thousands of domain names for potential business ventures, political campaigns, and often, simply in an attempt to be a step ahead of the haters or cover his tracks ...
Forget RoboCop, this police robot is designed to make traffic stops safer
Digital Trends - 21 Feb 2017 01:10
Prompted by the shooting of two police officers during routine traffic stops, Sentinel's creators built a robot that can carry out remote inspections and report back findings to officers. The post Forget RoboCop, this po...
Ants run on tiny treadmills to help track their behavior
Engadget - 21 Feb 2017 23:37
It's relatively easy to study animals' movement by plunking them on treadmills, but how do you do that with a creature as small and fragile as ants? Build a tiny custom treadmill, that's how. Scientists have crafted a co...
The next iPhone may take care of all your storage worries
Mashable - 21 Feb 2017 21:04Android ransomware up more than 50%, locking users' devices until they pay
TechRepublic - 21 Feb 2017 17:13
A recent report stated that, over the past year, Android ransomware detections rose more than 50%, with many attacks occurring in the first half of 2016.
Forget flying cars, BMW's Hover Ride Concept is futuristic transport with style
Digital Trends - 21 Feb 2017 17:05
BMW's Hover Ride Concept is a full-size flying motorcycle based on a Lego model. BMW says it has no intention to build a production version, but it could be a glimpse into the future of transportation. The post Forget fl...
Tiny 'engine' turns natural gas into hydrogen
Engadget - 21 Feb 2017 17:03
Here's the dilemma with hydrogen: fueling your car with the stuff is faster than charging an EV, but making and distributing it is inefficient and polluting. A team from the Georgia Institute of Technology has created a ...
Transcend Ultimate UHS-I U3M V30 microSD Cards
Photography Blog - 21 Feb 2017 17:00Science Asks: Do Pretty People Really Make More Money?
Forbes - 21 Feb 2017 16:59
Is there really a "beauty premium" and an "ugliness penalty" when it comes to how much money people make?
FBI Pursues Three Probes Into Russian Hacking Of US Elections
Dark Reading - 21 Feb 2017 16:40
Sources say the bureau's offices in Pittsburgh, San Francisco, and Washington are investigating the alleged hack.
Horizon Zero Dawn is a near-perfect action RPG on the PlayStation 4
TechCrunch - 21 Feb 2017 16:31
Horizon Zero Dawn appeared unique from the start – a PlayStation 4 exclusive, a novel setting, with an all-new franchise, combining survival game elements with cover shooter mechanics and real-time strategy play, all w...
Proposed test would offer strongest evidence yet that the quantum state is real
Phys.org - 21 Feb 2017 16:30
(Phys.org)--Physicists are getting a little bit closer to answering one of the oldest and most basic questions of quantum theory: does the quantum state represent reality or just our knowledge of reality?
The Pentagon Is Still Worried About Climate Change
Motherboard - 21 Feb 2017 16:30
Even if the White House isn't.
Two More Sentenced In $1.3 Million Spam Email Scheme
Dark Reading - 21 Feb 2017 16:25
Tomasz Chmielarz and Devin McArthur get two years of probation for involvement in a hacking scheme affecting 60M people.
How to clear your browsing history on your iPhone or Android device
Digital Trends - 21 Feb 2017 16:15
As you browse the internet, websites will leave temporary internet files, as well as cookies, on your smartphone. Sometimes, you want to get rid of these files to clean up your browser's history. Here's how. The post How...
Alexa Can Now Diagnose And Help You When You're Sick
Tech Times - 21 Feb 2017 16:15
You can now use your Amazon Echo to seek medical advice and assistance. HealthTap has partnered with Alexa to bring medical help to those with limited mobility.
Windows 10 privacy settings still worrying European watchdogs
TechCrunch - 21 Feb 2017 15:49
European Union data protection authorities continue to have privacy-related concerns about Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system, despite the company making some tweaks to privacy settings for users of the OS after c...