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CloudPets Exposes Danger Of Internet-Connected Toys: What Can Parents Do To Keep Safe?
Tech Times - 1 Mar 2017 06:43
Security researcher Troy Hunt discovered that the internet-connected CloudPets presented a major security threat to parents and children. What can parents do to keep themselves and their children safe?
We're Not Saying It's Aliens Because It's Not Aliens. But Check Out These UFO Data Visualizations
Universe Today - 1 Mar 2017 05:53
Sam Monfort, a Doctoral Candidate at George Mason University, has created a series of visuals that illustrate the trends in UFO reporting. The post We’re Not Saying It’s Aliens Because It’s Not Aliens. But Check Ou...
Thirsting for the new Nokia 3310? Just make sure it works where you live
Mashable - 1 Mar 2017 04:25Uber Chief Apologizes After Video Shows Him Arguing With Driver
The New York Times - 1 Mar 2017 07:07
Travis Kalanick said in an email that the ride-hailing company publicly posted that "I need leadership help and I intend to get it."
Google quietly kills its high-end Pixel Chromebook laptop line
Pocket-lint - 1 Mar 2017 04:06
Farewell, Pixel.No, not the Pixel phones. We're talking about Google's high-end, $1,299 Pixel Chromebooks. Long before Google started shipping flagship phones under the Pixel brand, it offered Pixel laptops. But, accordi...
Zero to 100 in 20 minutes: Meizu's new tech supercharges your smartphone battery
Digital Trends - 1 Mar 2017 17:06
Chinese smartphone maker Meizu may have taken a big step toward solving the pain of charging a smartphone battery. Its new Super mCharge technology takes a battery from zero to 100 percent in just 20 minutes. The post Ze...
NRO Atlas 5 launch may place ship-tracking satellites into orbit
Space News - 1 Mar 2017 17:01
The Atlas 5 401 is scheduled to launch at 12:50 p.m. Eastern March 1 from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. SpaceNews.com
Pegasystems Software Robots Help Banks Onboard Institutional Customers
Forbes - 1 Mar 2017 17:01
Pegasystems uses robotic software to get institutional clients into their systems across the globe and across lines of business while meeting the regulatory requirements.
How NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Will Answer Astronomy's Biggest Questions
Forbes - 1 Mar 2017 17:00
A live event with an expert live-blog commentary, NASA's new space telescope will tell us where we came from, how we got here, and even whether we're not alone!
Google partners with Bharti Airtel and SK Telecom to improve connectivity
Digital Trends - 1 Mar 2017 16:44
Google is teaming up with Bharti Airtel and SK Telecom to improve network speeds and reliability. It will leverage new and existing technologies to help engineers roll out new features. The post Google partners with Bhar...
Apple and Samsung are set to reignite the fanboy wars
TechCrunch - 1 Mar 2017 16:42
The latest rumors put Apple and Samsung on a direct collision course. If they pan out, the next iPhone and Galaxy will look very similar with curved screens and thin bezels. But then there’s the price. One option is go...
Target Returns iPhone SE Stock Ahead of Apple's Rumored March Event
Mac Rumors - 1 Mar 2017 16:42
Target this week instructed its stores to return a number of iPhone SE models to Apple by today, March 1, according to a company memo obtained by MacRumors. iPhone SE devices that are to be returned include six unlocked ...
Highest Recorded Temperatures In Antarctica Announced And They May Surprise You
Forbes - 1 Mar 2017 16:37
The highest temperatures ever recorded in Antarctica were just announced. And they may be warmer than you think. Why so?
Snap reportedly looked at drones as a product option
TechCrunch - 1 Mar 2017 16:23
Snap’s camera company ambitions included exploring drones as a possible product line, according to a new report from the New York Times. The drone plans would’ve given users the potential to take photos and videos fr...
Witness the Beauty of Science: SciArt Tweet Storm Kicks Off
Live Science - 1 Mar 2017 16:23
The SciArt Tweet Storm just kicked off today (March 1), where anyone can post their favorite imagery showing the beauty (or oddities) of science.
Make the most out of Google with this list of 'OK, Google' voice commands
Digital Trends - 1 Mar 2017 16:15
You you may not be aware of all the things that you can do by simply speaking with Google. Thankfully, we've put together a comprehensive list of "OK, Google" commands, so that you can make the most of Google's landmark ...
Twitter adds more anti-abuse measures focused on banning accounts, silencing bullying
TechCrunch - 1 Mar 2017 16:00
Making good on its promises to more seriously tackle abuse on its network, Twitter this morning announced several more updates to its service aimed at silencing abusers, helping users better filter Twitter’s content, a...
Wooden USB Car Humidifier
The Gadget Flow - 1 Mar 2017 15:52
Make your car smell fresh with this Wooden USB Car Humidifier. As a matter of fact, this is one of the best looking car humidifiers you can ever have. The design is made out of wood that looks visually pleasing. In fact,...
White Hat Hackers Warn Of Easy To Hack Household Robots
Motherboard - 1 Mar 2017 15:48
Your friendly house robot is probably trivially easy to hack.
Scientists reveal new super-fast form of computer that 'grows as it computes'
Phys.org - 1 Mar 2017 14:03
Researchers from The University of Manchester have shown it is possible to build a new super-fast form of computer that "grows as it computes".
Sorry Pixel Laptop Lovers, Google Not Working On An Upgrade
Tech Times - 1 Mar 2017 14:00
Google will not launch the third iteration of its Pixel Chromebook, which may disappoint consumers. However, the company may launch laptops under a different moniker.
How To Play 'Tom Clancy's The Division' For Free
IBTimes - 1 Mar 2017 09:54
Ubisoft is offering players free access to "Tom Clancy's The Division" starting this week. Interested gamers can now take advantage of this offer and play the open world third-person shooter on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 an...