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A 3D-printed bridge is being built using reinforced concrete
Engadget - 25 Jun 2017 05:48
3D printing is a massive category that covers everything from small, DIY, plastic projects to metal meant to be used in Boeing's 787 airplane. Yet another usage has come to light, courtesy of the Eindhoven University of ...
How Bad Is The Leak Of The Windows 10 Source Code?
Tech Times - 25 Jun 2017 05:12
During the week, a small part of the Windows 10 source code was leaked online. Some have claimed it is a security risk, but how bad is it?
After Uber, more women speak up about Silicon Valley sexism
USA Today - 25 Jun 2017 04:03
It could be a tipping point for the tech industry as more women break their silence
WhatsApp is becoming a top news source in some countries
Engadget - 25 Jun 2017 19:58
WhatsApp might not be all that popular in the US, but in some places, it's fast becoming a place where people can safely share and get the latest news. According to a study conducted by the Reuters Institute for the Stud...
6 Things Quantum Computers Will Be Incredibly Useful For
Singularity Hub - 25 Jun 2017 17:00
Computers don't exist in a vacuum. They serve to solve problems, and the type of problems they can solve are influenced by their hardware. Graphics processors are specialized for rendering images; artificial intelligence...
All Systems Red chronicles the life of a robot that calls itself Murderbot
The Verge - 25 Jun 2017 17:00
"But as I said before, these were intrepid galactic explorers. They were people who had been doing a job and suddenly found themselves in a terrible situation." These lines sum up the general attitude of Martha Wells' no...
Human Echolocation Isn't Just For the Blind
Motherboard - 25 Jun 2017 16:45
Bats and marine mammals have acoustic navigation down, but humans are learning quickly too.
Computational Models Suggest Heroism Is Suboptimal for Saving Lives in an Emergency
Motherboard - 25 Jun 2017 16:00
Maybe George Costanza was right.
Artificial intelligence genius Andrew Ng has another AI project in the works
Digital Trends - 25 Jun 2017 15:42
Andrew Ng's resume reads like a laundry list of the most impressive achievements in AI technology. It seems safe to assume that Ng's newest venture, known only as deeplearning.ai, won't disappoint. The post Artificial in...
Memobottle Reusable Slim Water Bottle
The Gadget Flow - 25 Jun 2017 15:00
Carrying around water is vital for staying hydrated. However, bottles just don't cut it. Introducing the Memobottle Reusable Slim Water Bottle. This revolutionary vessel takes on a whole new form for your water. In fact,...
These low energy smart bulbs can change color to match your mood
Mashable - 25 Jun 2017 14:00Colorful Clouds on Jupiter by Juno
SPACE.com - 25 Jun 2017 13:45SpaceX Dragon and Falcon 9 Rocket Photobomb Each Other's Selfies in Space
SPACE.com - 25 Jun 2017 13:30Wearable sales to double by 2021, says IDC
ReadWrite - 25 Jun 2017 08:02
The wearables market, outside of smartwatches, is still in its infancy stage. Research firm IDC expects to see its sales double in four years, with smart clothing and hearables expected to be the two new trends. Smartwat...
Venmo reportedly made physical debit cards for a trial run
Engadget - 25 Jun 2017 04:12
Venmo is reportedly taking a leaf out of other digital payment services' book and making a physical debit card. According to Recode, the PayPal-owned mobile app created to make going Dutch with friends a lot easier has a...
Here's How To Remove Your Private Medical Records From Google Search Results - And Why You Should
Tech Times - 25 Jun 2017 03:32
Did you happen to see your private medical records turn up on Google Search? If you did, then you can have it removed by asking Google to take them down.
First, DeepMind AI conquered Go. Now it's time to stop playing games
Digital Trends - 25 Jun 2017 02:15
After beating top Go player Ke Jie, DeepMind retired the AlphaGo AI, but the team is already seeking out new challenges to prove the worth of its research. The post First, DeepMind AI conquered Go. Now it’s time to sto...
Taking a ride in MIT's self-driving wheelchair
TechCrunch - 25 Jun 2017 00:45
Over the past few months, CSAIL’s (MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory) self-driving wheelchair has become a familiar sight around the MIT halls. It’s a nice little rolling advertisement for t...
New Apple Park drone footage shows more landscaping, lights on in Steve Jobs Theater
AppleInsider - 25 Jun 2017 00:34
A newly-published video shows that while construction and landscaping work is at an advanced stage at Apple Park, it remains underway, particularly at some satellite buildings including the Steve Jobs Theater.
Self-driving cars are safer when they talk to each other
Engadget - 25 Jun 2017 00:32
Most current self-driving technology relies on cameras, radar and lidar. These sensory devices serve as eyes for the car, mimicking what a human driver can see. But a University of Michigan public-private partnership cal...
Insiders detail why Apple's efforts in the TV space have been unsuccessful
BGR - 25 Jun 2017 00:04
Apple's interest in the TV space has been nothing short of a jumbled mess, in part because the company can't seem to decide whether it wants to dive in head first and invest in original content that people actually want ...
Despite 'extreme weather,' SpaceX completed back-to-back Falcon 9 missions
Re/code - 25 Jun 2017 23:38
The new Falcon 9 rocket launched and landed Sunday afternoon, just two days after another successful landing. Just two days after a successful launch and landing of a reused rocket, SpaceX pulled off another Falcon 9 lan...