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Brain-Eating Amoeba Detected In Two Water Systems In Louisiana
Tech Times - 2 Jul 2017 04:48
Two water systems in Louisiana tested positive for the presence of the brain-eating amoeba, Naegleria fowleri. Authorities remind the pubic that the tap water is safe for drinking, but must be prevented from entering the...
Sand Animation Video Pays a Moving Tribute to Game of Thrones Season 7
Gizmodo - 2 Jul 2017 23:30
There are some art forms that seem unbelievable--photorealism, shadow illusions, fumage. Then, you've got sand animation, one of the only types of art that truly exists in the moment, since it cannot be preserved. Unless...
R2-D2 sells for $2.76 million at auction
Slash Gear - 2 Jul 2017 20:00
Yes, you read that title right. But before you start getting upset that the iconic Star Wars droid should have fetched a much higher price, know that it wasn’t the R2-D2. Sold by the Profiles in History auction house i...
Your drone may soon have to ID itself to officials while it's in the sky
Digital Trends - 2 Jul 2017 08:30
The FAA is could implement a system that allows officials to ID a rogue drone from a distance, while it's still in flight. The system would give offer more flexibility regarding what action to take, depending on the circ...
Researchers create temperature sensor that runs on almost no power
Engadget - 2 Jul 2017 03:04
Researchers at UC San Diego have developed a temperature sensor that runs on tiny amounts of power -- just 113 picowatts, around 10 billion times less power than a watt. The sensor was described in a study recently publi...
LG G6 International Giveaway!
Android Authority - 2 Jul 2017 16:34
Enter this week's International Giveaway for your chance to win a brand new LG G6!
Watch SpaceX launch its third Falcon 9 rocket in less than two weeks
The Verge - 2 Jul 2017 16:00
This summer is shaping up to be packed full of SpaceX launches, with another one of the company's Falcon 9 rockets set to take off later this evening from Cape Canaveral, Florida. This time, the vehicle is tasked with la...
Microsoft, Trump administration clash over email searches
ABC News - 2 Jul 2017 14:34
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to intervene in a legal fight with Microsoft over access to emails stored abroad
Russian anti-virus CEO offers up code for US govt scrutiny
ABC News - 2 Jul 2017 13:54
The chief executive of Russia's Kaspersky Lab says he's ready to have his company's source code examined by U.S. government officials to help dispel long-lingering suspicions about his company's ties to the Kremlin
Watch SpaceX Launch Its Third Rocket in 9 Days
Wired - 2 Jul 2017 13:00
SpaceX has now completed more missions in 2017 than any other year since its founding--and it's still got five months to go.
Apple's first Taiwan retail store opening draws overnight crowds
AppleInsider - 2 Jul 2017 10:35
As scheduled, Apple on Saturday local Taiwan time opened the doors to Apple Taipei 101, the company's latest retail outlet and first location in Taiwan.
YouTube on Android TV plays catch-up with new design, auto-play controls
Engadget - 2 Jul 2017 07:16
Android TV didn't get much attention back at Google I/O, but the platform hasn't been forgotten. An update to the YouTube app on Android TV is rolling out now, bringing the interface on par with what's been available on ...
Why your phone is keeping you up at night, and how to stop it
USA Today - 2 Jul 2017 05:36
Sleep better, longer, by shifting into night modes.
Apple's First Retail Location in Taiwan Officially Opens to the Public
Mac Rumors - 2 Jul 2017 03:53
Apple officially opened up its first retail store in Taiwan at 11:00 a.m. local time on July 1. Located in Taiwan's capital of Taipei, and called Apple Taipei 101, the store is situated on the ground floor and basement l...
7 robots that were inspired by nature
TechCrunch - 2 Jul 2017 23:54
Nature has inspired robotics since its earliest days. In 1739, French artist Jacques de Vaucanson gave the world the Digesting Duck, a surreal automaton that appeared to eat — and, yes, poop out — grain. In the middl...
Jay-Z album '4:44' to land on Apple Music in just a few days, report claims
BGR - 2 Jul 2017 23:46
Jay-Z surprised fans last week when he stealthily dropped a brand new 10-song album titled 4:44 this past Friday. Almost instantly, the album began generating an overwhelming amount of buzz online due to some strategic a...
The South Park Commons Fills a Hole in the Tech Landscape
The New York Times - 2 Jul 2017 23:40
The Bay Area tech scene has start-up incubators and hacker spaces. But what do you do when you want to figure out your next move?
NATO Considering 'Petya' Malware a Potential Act of War
Gizmodo - 2 Jul 2017 23:31
On Saturday, Kevin Scheid, a Department of Defense veteran, was placed in charge of NATO's cyber operations. The appointment wouldn't be big news if it weren't for the fact that he's joining the organization at a hair-ra...
Ancestry.com offers provocative Independence Day ad - CNET
CNET - 2 Jul 2017 23:30
Commentary: The genealogy site gets descendants of those who signed the Declaration of Independence to show the true diversity of the nation.
Kanye West reportedly quits Tidal over money dispute
Engadget - 2 Jul 2017 23:26
Kanye West has been one of Tidal's biggest champions: he joined the company the moment Jay-Z relaunched its service, and The Life of Pablo was one of the streaming music service's largest (if temporary) exclusives. Howev...
Silicon Valley investors taking heat over sexual harassment
Phys.org - 2 Jul 2017 23:22
Sexism in Silicon Valley may be coming in for a reckoning, prompted by women coming forward with stories of sexual harassment by industry bigshots. Apologies, resignations and self-reflection have followed, although it's...
Russian anti-virus CEO offers up code for US govt scrutiny
Phys.org - 2 Jul 2017 23:22
The chief executive of Russia's Kaspersky Lab says he's ready to have his company's source code examined by U.S. government officials to help dispel long-lingering suspicions about his company's ties to the Kremlin.