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Watch the first trailer for Hugh Jackman's movie musical The Greatest Showman
The Verge - 28 Jun 2017 15:49
The first trailer for 20th Century Fox's P.T. Barnum biopic and original musical The Greatest Showman is here. Hugh Jackman plays Barnum, a charming, down-on-his-luck guy in a top hat, hanging out in Connecticut in the e...
Driverless cars are getting really confused by kangaroos
BGR - 28 Jun 2017 05:08
We all assume that at some point in the not-so-distant future, cars will be able to takes us from place to place with a bare minimum of input on our part. When that day will arrive is impossible to know, but for now it's...
Cadbury chocolate factory shut down by Petya cyberattack - CNET
CNET - 28 Jun 2017 07:31
The massive ransomware attack has reached Australia, sending things really wonky at the chocolate factory. Ahhhhh fudge.
Boaty McBoatface Has Returned From Its Inaugural Mission With a Trove of Data
Gizmodo - 28 Jun 2017 16:46
The world's most famous yellow submarine has returned home after a successful mission to Antarctica's Weddell Sea. Expedition organizers say Boaty McBoatface captured "unprecedented" data during its maiden voyage, analyz...
Pornhub will sync videos with your interactive sex toys
Engadget - 28 Jun 2017 16:00
If you own either the Fleshlight Launch or Kiiroo's Onyx, then you'll know that both are capable of syncing with a certain group of adult movies. These specially-made interactive videos contain a data layer that lets the...
Qualcomm's new fingerprint sensors work through displays, water, and even metal
BGR - 28 Jun 2017 06:00
A BGR exclusive on Tuesday confirmed some bad news: Samsung's hotly anticipated Galaxy Note 8 flagship phone will not have an in-screen fingerprint sensor. Instead, Samsung was forced to use a design similar to what we s...
This fidget spinner takes things to a whole new level
Android Authority - 28 Jun 2017 03:56
Called the world's first Bluetooth fidget spinner, BlueSpin might hit the market in September if it reaches its crowdfunding goal.
Mozilla Employee Denied Entry to the United States
Gizmodo - 28 Jun 2017 00:16
In the wake of President Trump's travel ban earlier this year, tech companies scrambled to return their employees who were traveling to the United States. But most major tech firms have offices around the globe, which me...
SSL's John Celli retires after 36-year career
Space News - 28 Jun 2017 23:51
John Celli retired as president of Space Systems Loral's president June 28, SSL-parent company MDA Corp. announced today. SpaceNews.com
Ready for a brand new 9to5?
9 to 5 Mac - 28 Jun 2017 19:29
After months of heads-down work, today the design and dev team is proud to release an updated website across our network of sites. Taking your comments, feedback, and ideas into consideration, we were able to revamp and ...
A fine-tuned universe may be controversial but can't be ignored
New Scientist - 28 Jun 2017 18:31
The suggestion that our universe has physical laws and constants inexplicably just right for life is in the ascendant. Expect a heated debate, says Geraint Lewis
Watch Microsoft Accelerator's Tel Aviv demo day right here
TechCrunch - 28 Jun 2017 17:15
TechCrunch is pleased to offer Microsoft Accelerator’s Tel Aviv demo day event today at 6:30 p.m. local time, 8:30 a.m. PST. The Microsoft Accelerator is an immersive three- to six-month program aimed at helping entrep...
Companies weigh cyberattack cost, with Ukraine hit hard
Phys.org - 28 Jun 2017 17:10
Companies and governments around the world on Wednesday counted the cost of a software epidemic that has disrupted ports, hospitals, and banks. Ukraine, which was hardest hit and where the attack likely originated, said ...
Pentagon 'Space Corps' Plan Leaves Earth Science in the Dust
Wired - 28 Jun 2017 17:00
Scientists and the military have often tussled when it comes to who is more important in outer space.
You can now make your own Snapchat filters without leaving the app
Mashable - 28 Jun 2017 17:00Petya cyberattack spreads to 65 countries
USA Today - 28 Jun 2017 16:45Tech firms want to detect emotions and expressions, but people don't like it
Phys.org - 28 Jun 2017 16:20
As revealed in a patent filing, Facebook is interested in using webcams and smartphone cameras to read our emotions, and track expressions and reactions. The idea is that by understanding emotional behaviour, Facebook ca...
Here's why 7 US tech giants just declared themselves Google's enemy
BGR - 28 Jun 2017 16:08
Google is in trouble with regulators... again. The EU's anti-competition watchdogs have slapped the company with a huge penalty for what it sees as sketchy web practices that emphasize Google's own services over those of...
How to select dashboards that improve KPI tracking and increase project success rates
TechRepublic - 28 Jun 2017 15:30
Dashboards can be an easy way track key performance indicators by aggregating project information from multiple sources into one visual display. Here's how to select one that works for your company.
Intel's SSD 545s has size and speed at an affordable price
Engadget - 28 Jun 2017 07:49
It's not too hard to find inexpensive solid-state drives that offer either a lot of storage or brisk performance, but finding both? That's hard. Intel, however, thinks it has a chance. It's launching a budget 2.5-inch dr...
Print advert tells customers their foot type
Springwise - 28 Jun 2017 07:30
Brazilian ad agency Neogama has developed a print ad that users can stand on to reveal their foot type, and the most suitable running trainers to get. The post Print advert tells customers their foot type appeared first ...
Search on for source of global cyberattack
CBSNews - 28 Jun 2017 06:19
Cybersecurity expert tells CBS News latest attack has "criminal motive" because suspects are asking for money