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Facebook tries adding reactions to Messenger chats
Engadget - 5 Mar 2017 05:31
Facebook's reactions are thriving in your News Feed, and it now looks like the company wants to spread them to Messenger, too. The social network has confirmed to TechCrunch that it's testing the ability to add reactions...
US hopes cyberattacks will stall North Korea's missile program
Engadget - 5 Mar 2017 02:29
The US might not have had much success with cyberattacks against North Korea's nuclear program, but that apparently hasn't stopped officials from further efforts... not that they're having much success. The New York Time...
Ransomware hits Pennsylvania's Democratic state senators
Engadget - 5 Mar 2017 00:58
Democrats in Pennsylvania's state Senate were locked out of their computer network early Friday morning due to a ransomware attack, NBC News reports. According to an unidentified state official who spoke with NBC, the De...
Brydge 12.3 Modular Surface Keyboard
The Gadget Flow - 5 Mar 2017 16:00
Extend the use of your tablet with the Brydge 12.3 Modular Surface Keyboard. Engineered especially for the Surface Pro 3 and 4, this keyboard gives you all the accessibility you need. By connecting this device, you can s...
This phone has embedded diamonds and a 360-degree camera
The Verge - 5 Mar 2017 16:00
Every year a ton of phones come out with similar features and designs. But every once in a while, one comes out of nowhere that stands out for a great idea, unique style, or utter extravagance. ProTruly's Darling smartph...
Could AI Replace Student Testing?
Motherboard - 5 Mar 2017 16:00
Artificial intelligence-based systems could provide constant feedback to students and teachers.
This Chinese Company Wants to Be the Best at Boring
Motherboard - 5 Mar 2017 16:00
Inside the state-owned company trying to build the world's tunnels.
NASA Seeks Payload Ideas for Mystery Satellite
SPACE.com - 5 Mar 2017 15:00
NASA is soliciting concepts for payloads that could fly on a mysterious satellite it is in discussions to inherit from another government agency.
6 Awesome 'Star Wars' Lego Sets Coming This Year
SPACE.com - 5 Mar 2017 15:00
This is going to be a good year for anyone who loves both Legos and "Star Wars." Lego is adding more than 30 "Star Wars"-themed sets to its lineup this year. Space.com got a first look at the new sets at Toy Fair 2017, a...
Björk's VR exhibition is coming to Los Angeles
Engadget - 5 Mar 2017 14:03The Topsy Turvy World of Political Science in Trump's America
Wired - 5 Mar 2017 14:00
Finding balance between science and politics has never been trickier. The post The Topsy Turvy World of Political Science in Trump's America appeared first on WIRED.
Balloon Telescope Searches for Universe's Baby Stars
Scientific American - 5 Mar 2017 14:00
New maps of galactic magnetic fields will enhance the study of stellar birth --
Sunday's Best Deals: $60 Kindle, AmazonBasics TV Mounts, Ray-Ban Sale
Gizmodo - 5 Mar 2017 13:04
AmazonBasics TV mounts, a programmable light switch, and the complete first season of Hitman lead off Sunday's best deals.
Tesla opens 'Project Loveday' contest for fan-made ads
Engadget - 5 Mar 2017 11:10
Tesla has refused to do traditional advertising for its electric vehicles, instead relying on PR and its reputation for innovation. Some fans love the cars so much that they've gone ahead and made advertisements for the ...
Lithium-ion creator helped develop a better battery technology
Engadget - 5 Mar 2017 08:55
At 94 years old, John B. Goodenough isn't done changing the landscape of battery technology. The University of Texas at Austin professor who's widely credited for the invention of lithium-ion batteries has developed a be...
Sickle Cell Anemia Curable With Genetic Engineering, Claim Doctors
Tech Times - 5 Mar 2017 07:47
For the first time, doctors have claimed that sickle cell anemia is curable with gene therapy. Doctors at the Necker Children's Hospital in Paris, who treated a teenager with the blood disorder, claimed complete cure aft...
Zelda at 30,000 feet: Playing the Nintendo Switch on a plane - CNET
CNET - 5 Mar 2017 07:02
Planes are cramped enough, but what happens when you throw in a tall reporter, a 9-month-old baby and the new Nintendo Switch video game console?
Stratasys Infinite Build 3D printer has Ford thinking laterally - Roadshow
CNET - 5 Mar 2017 07:01
Prototype additive manufacturing tool works sideways to build big objects.
Latest drone footage offers clearest look yet at Apple Park ahead of next month's opening [Video]
9 to 5 Mac - 5 Mar 2017 06:36ULA delays launch of Air Force communications satellite due to booster issue
Space News - 5 Mar 2017 04:36
The launch was scheduled for March 8, carrying WGS-9, the Air Force's next Wideband Global Satcom satellite. SpaceNews.com
Incredible photos you won't believe are not photoshopped
The Loop - 5 Mar 2017 02:03
Some of these shots are amazing if only for the timing of the shots. Settle in - there are 17 pages of images.∞ Read this on The Loop
Facebook is testing out a dislike button in Messenger, user reports
Digital Trends - 5 Mar 2017 01:35
Instead of going on a rant on your favorite social media platform, just hit the dislike button instead. As per a new TechCrunch report, Facebook is testing out its highly requested feature, although it may not be where y...