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New Stanford biodegradable wearable takes your data to its grave
ReadWrite - 14 May 2017 05:00
A wearable electronic device that can dissolve in vinegar and is currently considered to be the lightest, thinnest electronic device, was recently unveiled by researchers at Stanford University. This technology can help ...
Mastercard wants to speed up chip-and-pin transactions with new tech in card readers
The Verge - 14 May 2017 23:50
On Friday, Mastercard announced that it is partnering with payment processing companies Verifone and Global Payments to help speed up chip-and-pin transactions at stores by incorporating its M/Chip Fast technology into c...
Apple buys machine learning specialists Lattice Data for $200M
Slash Gear - 14 May 2017 21:45
It’s become clear in the last few years that Apple is doubling down on its focus on Siri, with recent advancements including the use of AI and other technology that allows the assistant to do more with data from users....
Old-school tank shooter 'Battlezone' comes to Oculus and Vive
Engadget - 14 May 2017 00:25
If you grew up in the age of arcades, you probably played Atari's seminal first-person tank game, Battlezone. In the arcade version, you'd play the game with your face stuck into a set of faux goggles that helped you fee...
See Neil deGrasse Tyson eat hot wings while talking science - CNET
CNET - 14 May 2017 02:33
The popular astrophysicist discusses science in "The Simpsons" and dissects geeky rap lyrics while testing his hot sauce tolerance.
Hackers Behind Massive Ransomware Attack Have Made an Embarrassingly Small Amount of Money
Gizmodo - 14 May 2017 00:35
The WannaCry ransomware attack that spread around the globe yesterday caused chaos at hospitals, manufacturing shutdowns, headaches for Microsoft, and overtime for cybersecurity professionals. But the hackers responsible...
Get ready for a new iPad and a mysterious Siri speaker at WWDC
TechCrunch - 14 May 2017 16:38
According to reliable analyst KGI’s Ming-Chi Kuo and 9to5mac, Apple is about to launch not one but two new hardware devices at its WWDC conference in a few weeks. A new iPad with thinner bezels and a bigger screen is l...
Google Maps for Android now uses Street View for directions
Slash Gear - 14 May 2017 15:51
Android users with the Google Maps app installed have received a handy new feature in the last week: when viewing navigation and driving directions, the app will now display Street View imagery, making it even clearer wh...
Ben Heck finally gets the Nintendo-PlayStation prototype working
Engadget - 14 May 2017 15:30
It feels like a long time has passed since the Midwest Gaming Classic in 2016 where the team first encountered the Nintendo-PlayStation SFX-100 portable. Now it's time to see the highlights of Ben working on the rare con...
An alert researcher, cooperation helped stem cyberattack
ABC News - 14 May 2017 06:34
An alert researcher, a cheap domain name, cross-ocean cooperation helped stem effects of cyberattack
NASA Nixes Proposal Adding Crew to First SLS/Orion Deep Space Flight
Universe Today - 14 May 2017 06:00
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL – After conducting a thorough review examining the feasibility of adding a two person crew to the first integrated launch of America's new Space Launch System (SLS) megarocket and Orion capsule...
Mastercard aims to speed up your chip-and-PIN payments
Engadget - 14 May 2017 01:53
Chip cards are ultimately faster than paying with a magnetic stripe and a signature (or worse, a check), but they're sometimes slow -- and it's bad enough that Mastercard wants to do something. The company is partnering ...
Where the global cyberattack has hit hardest
ABC News - 14 May 2017 00:33
Where the global cyberattack has hit hardest
International Ransomware Virus Prompts Warnings of More Cyberattacks
Time - 14 May 2017 16:18
Friday's attack is likely the biggest online extortion attack ever recorded
How to Install Lightweight Versions of Your Favorite Apps
Gizmodo - 14 May 2017 16:00
With an eye towards the developing world where people are more likely to own cheap phones and have spottier wireless data access, the big names in tech are developing simpler versions of their apps. These apps are lightw...
Ep. 176: Nikon by the Numbers - and more
PetaPixel - 14 May 2017 15:07
Episode 176 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. Download MP3 – Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, email or RSS! Featured: Landscape and lifestyle photographer, Baris Parildar In This Episode If you subscribe to the P...
SOG Sync II Multi-Tool Belt Buckle
The Gadget Flow - 14 May 2017 15:00
Always have the tool you need on hand with the SOG Sync II Multi-Tool Belt Buckle. This everyday carry must-have works perfectly as a belt buckle but also leads a second life. When you need it, the Sync II opens up to be...
The first trip to Mars will include the longest layover ever
BGR - 14 May 2017 15:00
Nobody likes layovers, but the first astronauts heading to Mars will get to experience one of the longest such experiences of their lives. They'll have to spend one year going around the moon, which will probably be a ve...
Elon Musk Demos Futuristic Car-Transporting Sled
Live Science - 14 May 2017 14:56An alert researcher, cooperation helped stem cyberattack
Phys.org - 14 May 2017 10:15
The cyberattack that spread malicious software around the world, shutting down networks at hospitals, banks and government agencies, was stemmed by a young British researcher and an inexpensive domain registration, with ...
Guess Who Comes Up When You Google The President of the United States?
Gizmodo - 14 May 2017 08:40
President Trump isn't going to like this. Journalist Patrick Züst noticed something funny when he googled "donald trump office." Can you spot it? It's not exactly subtle.
Amazon, get ready for all the scrutiny you never wanted
Android Central - 14 May 2017 00:14
It's easy to see every mistake now, Amazon. Welcome to the big leagues, Amazon. After just three days of people being able to use Alexa Calling and Messaging on the Echos we already have, you've met the first of many pub...