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Canada takes a stand for net neutrality -- strikes down unlimited music plan - CNET
CNET - 21 Apr 2017 16:19
The move cites the need for data to be treated equally for all.
Galaxy S8 vs. iPhone 7 Plus: The most detailed camera shootout we've seen
BGR - 21 Apr 2017 16:33
It seemed like Samsung's Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ took forever to actually launch, especially since these two hot new Android phones have been leaking like crazy for months. But today, April 21st, is officially Galaxy S8...
New Chrome extension to block out online hate
Springwise - 21 Apr 2017 07:10
Soothe web application allows users to filter out online content that they find either hateful or offensive. The post New Chrome extension to block out online hate appeared first on Springwise.
Earth Beams From Between Saturn's Rings in New Cassini Image
Universe Today - 21 Apr 2017 06:53
Cassini took this rare photo of the Earth and moon on April 12 just before the start of its daring Grand Finale mission this weekend. The post Earth Beams From Between Saturn’s Rings in New Cassini Image appeared first...
Samsung's Galaxy S8 is now on sale in the U.S., Canada and Korea with more launches to come
TechCrunch - 21 Apr 2017 06:11
If you’ve been holding out patiently for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, Samsung’s newest flagship devices, then your wait may soon be over after the phones went on sale in an initial four markets. Samsung is starting ...
New bone-in technique tests therapies for breast cancer metastasis
EurekAlert! - 21 Apr 2017 06:00
(Baylor College of Medicine) A new laboratory technique developed by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and other institutions can rapidly test the effectiveness of treatments for life-threatening breast cancer me...
Cassini Sees Earth And Its Moon Between The Rings of Saturn
SpaceRef - 21 Apr 2017 04:58
A new image from NASA's Cassini spacecraft shows planet Earth as a point of light between the icy rings of Saturn....
MIUI is never going to be close to stock Android, and that's a good thing
Android Central - 21 Apr 2017 07:00
Don't hold out for a MIUI build based on pure Android. With over 200 million users, Xiaomi's MIUI is one of the most popular manufacturer skins in the world. Its usage has skyrocketed in recent years as Xiaomi made its f...
Elon Musk on mission to link human brains with computers in four years: report
Reuters - 21 Apr 2017 06:49
(Reuters) - Tesla Inc founder and Chief Executive Elon Musk said his latest company Neuralink Corp is working to link the human brain with a machine interface by creating micron-sized devices.
What's keeping cryptocurrencies from mass adoption?
TechCrunch - 21 Apr 2017 04:30
Speculators flocked to Bitcoin and many of the alt-coins in hopes of getting in early and making a big exit, but everyday users haven’t warmed to cryptocurrencies. There are many reasons why, but one of the largest bar...
Trump's big cybersecurity plan still doesn't exist
BGR - 21 Apr 2017 02:00
One of Donald Trump's many campaign promises was to sort out the nation's cybersecurity. Securing government and the private sector against money-seeking hackers and state-sponsored cyberwarfare is a serious issue, so wh...
Call of Duty: WWII revealed, brings the series back to its roots
Slash Gear - 21 Apr 2017 20:57
As expected, Activision has revealed the next Call of Duty, and we’re going back to World War II. Call of Duty: WWII will take us back to the series’ beginnings, confirming information from a number of leaks ahead of...
HTC's upcoming flagship will be called the HTC U 11
Android Central - 21 Apr 2017 20:40
The new name signifies HTC's strategy for streamlining its mobile branding. We've already seen what HTC's latest flagship will look like, and today we learn its name — the HTC U 11. This info comes from Evan Blass of V...
You can once again AirPlay Android devices to Apple TV with doubleTwist
Android Authority - 21 Apr 2017 16:37
The Apple TV tvOS 10.2 firmware update blocked 3rd party apps from streaming with AirPlay, but the doubleTwist Pro app provides a way around this.
Galaxy S8 update will hopefully fix red tinted displays
Slash Gear - 21 Apr 2017 16:33
The Galaxy S8 goes into wide release around the world today, and while many reviews have been very positive, there’s still at least one early issue to look out for. Korea has had the phone since the beginning of the we...
The Trump Administration Has Finally Started Using Flickr
PetaPixel - 21 Apr 2017 16:30Best Practices for Securing Open Source Code
Dark Reading - 21 Apr 2017 16:30
Attackers see open source components as an obvious target because there's so much information on how to exploit them. These best practices will help keep you safer.
Apple Injury Reports Hint at Augmented Reality Glasses
The Mac Observer - 21 Apr 2017 16:29
Thanks to a leaked health and safety report we have some clues into what projects Apple is working on, and it looks like augmented reality glasses may be on that list. Two employees suffered from eye injuries from lasers...
Samsung turns Google Play Music into phones' default player - CNET
CNET - 21 Apr 2017 16:07
Starting with launch of the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus on Friday, Google and Samsung are offering a couple free perks to customers with new devices.
6 portable keyboards for tech workers on the go
TechHive - 21 Apr 2017 07:00
CIO.com writer, Sarah White looks at 6 portable keyboards for IT pros that want a light easy-to-use keyboard that can go anywhere.
Uber extends sexual harassment probe; expects report by end-May
Reuters - 21 Apr 2017 06:54
(Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc said it has extended its internal investigation into sexual harassment claims in its own organization, and a report is expected by the end of May.
F8: Facebook doubles down on the enterprise with 4 key business services
TechRepublic - 21 Apr 2017 06:32
While Facebook still often gets characterized for cat photos and fake news, the company is making big moves in the back office. At F8 2017, these four business tools quietly stole the show.