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Sample gallery: Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art lens
DP Review - 18 Jul 2017 15:15
Astrophotographer Jose Francisco Salgado has traveled the world shooting the night skies, so when Sigma announced its new 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art lens it immediately caught his attention. To test out this new lens, Salgado ...
Disney showed us the inner workings of its Avatar robot and it's just incredible
TechCrunch - 18 Jul 2017 02:53
Back at the end of May, Disney opened an Avatar-themed area within its Animal Kingdom park. Given that it’s only been open for a few weeks, most folks still haven’t been inside — but if you do go, do yourself a fav...
Japan's space agency robot ball takes us through life off-planet
ZDNet - 18 Jul 2017 07:46
The tiny drone has been floating in space to give us a glimpse into life on the ISS.
Intel could launch 8th-gen CPUs as early as this year, starting with new i5s
Digital Trends - 18 Jul 2017 04:04
A few retail listings for an upcoming refresh of the Acer Swift 3 suggest that Intel may have plans to release a new line of lower-power quad-core i5 processors before the end of year. The post Intel could launch 8th-gen...
Amazon Spark melds Instagram and Pinterest to sell you more stuff
Slash Gear - 18 Jul 2017 19:48
Amazon may be the go-to online retailer for a huge number of people, but the sales behemoth now wants to be a glamorous lifestyle boutique as well as a bargain warehouse. The company has launched a new feature, Amazon Sp...
This Is What Liberated the Power of the Internet, and Why It Matters
Singularity Hub - 18 Jul 2017 17:00
The earliest internet was built by the military, designed to help scientists around the nation gain access to those rare room-sized computers located at MIT, Stanford, and a few key institutions. Use of the early ARPAnet...
Bluetooth mesh networking could connect smart devices city-wide
Engadget - 18 Jul 2017 17:00
Bluetooth is one step closer to connecting smart devices on a large scale. The wireless standard's Special Interest Group (SIG) has announced support for mesh networking. With the new technology, manufacturers can build ...
Microsoft To Offer Windows 10 Subscriptions With Virtualization Use Rights
Tech Times - 18 Jul 2017 04:41
Microsoft has now unveiled subscription plans for Windows 10 Enterprise, which includes virtualization use rights. This will enable Windows virtual machines to be hosted in qualified hosting partners.
Robot cop found floating facedown in fountain - CNET
CNET - 18 Jul 2017 02:24
Commentary: One of the famed Knightscope security robots appears to have had a turn. In the wrong direction.
Quantum simulator with 51 qubits is largest ever
New Scientist - 18 Jul 2017 18:06
Although not a full-blown quantum computer, the simulator could be used to study the interactions between atoms
Online art marketplace Artsy raises $50M at $275M valuation to double down on auctions
TechCrunch - 18 Jul 2017 17:42
The market for buying, selling and learning about visual art online is getting a significant boost today. Artsy, the New York startup that has positioned itself as the go-to place for all things arty — a platform for p...
FBI spy-toy warning puts connected kid gadgets in crosshairs
Slash Gear - 18 Jul 2017 17:24
With security breaches seemingly popping up in the news every other week, by now most of us should (hopefully) know the basics of keeping our data safe online. Today, however, the FBI is trying to draw attention to a pot...
Brain implants help nervous mice find their competitive side
Engadget - 18 Jul 2017 17:19
Social competition and establishing dominance are a part of the culture of many species, from humans to mice. That's why the results of a recent study published in Science are so interesting. A team of Chinese scientists...
WhatsApp's messaging partially blocked in China - CNET
CNET - 18 Jul 2017 17:14
The country's internet filters hit the popular messaging app.
A few Amazon customers are reportedly receiving fake Ryzen CPUs
Digital Trends - 18 Jul 2017 17:11
Multiple Amazon customers have reportedly received fake Ryzen processors, even though they purchased the components directly from the site, rather than through a third-party seller. The post A few Amazon customers are re...
Hit the Beach! Stunning NASA Views Show US Shores from Space (Video)
SPACE.com - 18 Jul 2017 17:10Recalled Galaxy Note 7 phones will donate their guts to new phones
Mashable - 18 Jul 2017 17:09Ancient, massive asteroid impact could explain Martian geological mysteries
Phys.org - 18 Jul 2017 17:02
The origin and nature of Mars is mysterious. It has geologically distinct hemispheres, with smooth lowlands in the north and cratered, high-elevation terrain in the south. The red planet also has two small oddly-shaped o...
The Curious Comeback of the Dreaded QR Code
Wired - 18 Jul 2017 17:00
Don't look now, but QR codes are back--and they're going to change your digital life in all sorts of previously impossible ways.
This best-selling smartphone camera lens kit is on major sale today
Mashable - 18 Jul 2017 16:55Google Glass reborn: Enterprise Edition gives reviled wearable 2nd chance
Slash Gear - 18 Jul 2017 16:53
Google’s ill-fated wearable, Glass, has been reborn for factory drones as Glass Enterprise Edition, now part of Alphabet’s developmental X division. The new version of the headset has already been used in trials with...
Mad Genius Brings Flappy Bird Back From the Dead on Dreamcast Memory Card
Gizmodo - 18 Jul 2017 16:30
As Sega's Hail Mary pass on hardware, the Dreamcast wasn't exactly the miracle the company prayed for. But the long-dead console still has a massive fanbase, as a clever hacker who managed to port the infinitely addictiv...