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Russian scientists improved an X-ray fluorescence analysis algorithm
EurekAlert! - 31 May 2017 06:00
(Lomonosov Moscow State University) Scientists from the Faculty of Chemistry of the Lomonosov Moscow State University have performed computations and derived new equations, allowing to conduct X-ray fluorescence analysis...
Supreme Court decision lifts ownership rights over patent law
Engadget - 31 May 2017 03:01
In a win for anyone who has ever been frustrated by overpriced ink, the Supreme Court ruled today (PDF) that printer maker Lexmark can't sue companies that refill old cartridges and sell them at a discount. More specific...
New Report Claims iPhone 8 Bigger, Thicker, Heavier than iPhone 7
The Mac Observer - 31 May 2017 17:03
A new rendering based on leaked size specifications puts the iPhone 8 right between the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.
Nest Cam IQ vs Nest Cam Indoor: What's the difference?
Pocket-lint - 31 May 2017 12:54
Nest has announced a new smart home security camera to its line-up in the form of the Nest Cam IQ. The new device brings several advancements over the Nest Cam Indoor, though it also adds a few pounds to the price tag, w...
Samsung Notebook 9 Pro comes with an S Pen - CNET
CNET - 31 May 2017 10:46
The 2-in-1 convertible Samsung laptop features an embedded S Pen in a style reminiscent to the Samsung Galaxy Note.
Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR
Photography Blog - 31 May 2017 10:15Fashion and tech collide in this VR-friendly connected shirt
Engadget - 31 May 2017 07:55
Virtual reality is inescapable here at Computex -- you're either stumblng into another Vive demo area or bumping into the occasional VR backpack. What's often missing is a sense of true immersion, though, and a startup c...
5 big things Andy Rubin just told us about the Essential Phone
Slash Gear - 31 May 2017 06:46
When the “Father of Android” says he’s building a new smartphone, people sit up and pay attention, so it’s fair to say Andy Rubin’s Essential Phone has got us interested. Unveiled today, the handset may run And...
Will Linux make the new Toyota Camry a better car? - Roadshow
CNET - 31 May 2017 06:01
When the 2018 Camry comes out later this year, its navigation and other electronics will run on the Automotive Grade Linux operating system.
Tiny south remote Pacific island is world's most densely polluted area
USA Today - 31 May 2017 00:57
This is sure to put ocean pollution into perspective. Jose Sepulveda (@josesepulvedatv) has more.
The 5 Best Hackintosh Graphics Cards
The Mac Observer - 31 May 2017 22:07
Any of these graphics cards will work well with your Hackintosh build.
Space-Mutated Bacteria Could Be Bad News For Humans
Gizmodo - 31 May 2017 17:00
A new experiment shows that long-term exposure to microgravity affects bacteria at the genetic level--conferring reproductive advantages that persist even after the bacteria is reintroduced to unaffected colonies and nor...
A 3D printer gave my Nintendo Switch a real D-pad
Engadget - 31 May 2017 17:00
Nintendo has a long history of building innovative game controllers -- the company put shoulder buttons on the SNES gamepad, added force feedback to the N64's bizarre controller and made a fad out of motion controls with...
Will robots take your job? Website estimates which jobs will be automated
Digital Trends - 31 May 2017 16:41
Called simply willrobotstakemyjob.com, the site is based on an academic paper by a pair of Oxford economists that set out some predictions for which jobs were most likely to have tasks automated in the future. The post W...
SoundCloud beats Spotify to Xbox One music streaming
Engadget - 31 May 2017 16:41
SoundCloud keeps expanding its influence to stay competitive with the likes of Spotify and Pandora. It borrowed $70 million last March to enhance its push into new markets, added new tiers to its subscription service, br...
Wearable system helps visually impaired users navigate
MIT - 31 May 2017 16:30
Device provides information from a 3-D camera, via vibrating motors and a Braille interface.
Weather looking favorable for Thursday SpaceX Falcon 9 launch
Space News - 31 May 2017 16:18
The Falcon 9 will send a Dragon cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station, with the first stage landing at Cape Canaveral's Landing Zone 1. SpaceNews.com
Massive, 3D-printed fidget spinner gets a move on - CNET
CNET - 31 May 2017 16:07
Fans of the uber-popular gadget take it a step further by making a giant version using 3D-printed parts.
Scientists discover hundreds of unintended mutations in CRISPR-edited mice
Digital Trends - 31 May 2017 16:04
A team of physicians discovered were more than 1,500 single nucleotide mutations and over 100 more significant deletions and insertion in two mice that underwent different gene therapies. The post Scientists discover hun...
The Long, Hard Road to a Science of Bad Drug Trips
Motherboard - 31 May 2017 16:00
If we're going to use psychedelics for therapy, we're going to have to figure out the proverbial bad trip.
AI is already beating us at our own game
Engadget - 31 May 2017 16:00
Although modern AI systems still have trouble deciding whether or not to flip that stranded tortoise in their path, they're already outpacing the intellectual capabilities of their creators in a wide variety of fields. F...
Moto G5S and G5S Plus: what we'd like to see
Android Authority - 31 May 2017 13:39
Lenovo / Motorola appears to be preparing to launch two more G series models this year, the Moto G5S and G5S Plus. Here's what we're wishing for.