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SEC rejects Winklevoss twins' plan to trade Bitcoin as stock
Engadget - 11 Mar 2017 04:53
A plan from the Winklevoss twins that would have allowed stock traders to buy and sell Bitcoin without setting up a personal Bitcoin wallet has been denied by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. In an order handed...
Samsung Pay could come to more non-premium smartphones - CNET
CNET - 11 Mar 2017 04:00
Samsung Pay could soon make its way to J series phones in India, says report.
How Can We Tell When Something Hits The Moon?
Forbes - 11 Mar 2017 19:55
From the Earth, how can we tell if the Moon gets hit by something? We can't hear it, because there's no sound in space, so what's left for us to use?
WikiLeaks showed us it isn't 2017, it's 1984. Now what?!? - CNET
CNET - 11 Mar 2017 15:32
Commentary: Even though I'm no terrorist, the unconfirmed WikiLeaks disclosures about the CIA scare me. They might scare you too. Here's what to do.
Sorry, iPhone fans, the latest Snapchat Bitmoji feature is Android only
Mashable - 11 Mar 2017 03:11Viber To Add Secret Chats With Self-Destruct Timer, Screenshot Alert, And No Forward Option
Tech Times - 11 Mar 2017 12:32
Viber has reportedly been working on a 'secret chats' feature that allows for entire conversations with a self-destruct timer. Moreover, forwarding secret chats will not be possible and users will also be able to block t...
Scientists turned whole room into a wireless charger
CBSNews - 11 Mar 2017 06:12
Researchers managed to "super size" wireless charging technology
Volkswagen unveils your new self-driving "bar car" lounge concept
ReadWrite - 11 Mar 2017 06:00
Volkswagen has introduced its own self-driving concept at the Geneva Motor Show, a blend of ride-hailing and ride-sharing without a steering wheel, pedal, or brake. The concept car, named Sedric, is a four seat mini-shut...
'Buffy' at 20: Actor Tom Lenk on how the show inspired LGBTQ fans - CNET
CNET - 11 Mar 2017 20:51
As "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" turns 20, the actor talks about his role as quirky nemesis Andrew, who later becomes an unlikely ally to Buffy and her friends.
North Korea Poses Unique Challenges to Space, Experts Say
SPACE.com - 11 Mar 2017 15:40
North Korea and other rogue states pose unique challenges and threats to the space environment, defense experts said March 8.
Rocket Issue Delays Orbital ATK's Next Cargo Launch for NASA
SPACE.com - 11 Mar 2017 14:30
The launch of an Orbital ATK cargo ship scheduled to deliver nearly 4 tons of NASA to the International Space Station this month has been delayed until March 21 due to a rocket glitch.
Massive amount of Twitter accounts are not humans
CBSNews - 11 Mar 2017 07:58
Researchers say up to 15 percent of accounts on Twitter are "autonomous entities known as social bots"
NASA's Jupiter space mission has been named 'Europa Clipper'
Slash Gear - 11 Mar 2017 04:07
We've known for a couple years now that NASA is planning to investigate Jupiter's moon Europa, doing so to assess its potential habitability, and now that future mission has an official name: Europa Clipper. Such is the ...
'Alien: Covenant' gives SXSW a peek at bloody alien babies - CNET
CNET - 11 Mar 2017 20:14
Ridley Scott shows three "Covenant" clips before a screening of the original 1979 "Alien," giving fans neomorphs, lots of blood and some android treachery.
Finally, a VR chair that won't make you nauseous
Mashable - 11 Mar 2017 16:48Now that Android is getting Google Assistant, here's how it works
Re/code - 11 Mar 2017 16:00
Here's what you can actually do with it Ok Google, what can Google Assistant do? The answer depends on what hardware you're using. Google announced last month it would soon release Google Assistant -- its latest iteratio...
NASA Seeks Information on Commercial Mars Payload Services
SPACE.com - 11 Mar 2017 15:53
Planning a mission to Mars and have some extra payload space? NASA would like to hear from you.
Google DeepMind's Untrendy Play to Make the Blockchain Actually Useful
Wired - 11 Mar 2017 14:00
The latest project from Google's AI lab depends less on trendy ideas than an apparent desire to solve a real problem in the real world. The post Google DeepMind's Untrendy Play to Make the Blockchain Actually Useful appe...
'Mission:ISS' Lets You Explore Space Station & Spacewalk in Virtual Reality
SPACE.com - 11 Mar 2017 14:00
A new virtual-reality simulation lets users explore the International Space Station, dock cargo capsules, go on spacewalks and perform other tasks high above Earth's surface.
What will be the primary IoT device in your life?
ReadWrite - 11 Mar 2017 07:00
Technology keeps innovating, connectivity is improving, and users are flocking to the growing number of smart devices and even smart cities initiatives; everyone is just looking to connect and stay on-the-grid. With more...
Why many major American companies have struggled in China: Amazon
ReadWrite - 11 Mar 2017 06:30
This article is part of a series about the importance of cross-cultural design, other installments of which have been published over the last month. Before mentioning anything about Amazon, the scale of its problem must ...
Nintendo prez discusses Switch docks and left Joy-Con issues
Engadget - 11 Mar 2017 05:48
Engadget editors have let you know how we feel after extended time with the Nintendo Switch, and in an interview with Time, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime gave us some updates from within the company. Thr...