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This little USB stick is designed to make AI plug-and-play
The Verge - 20 Jul 2017 17:00
Step by step, artificial intelligence is moving down from the cloud and into the device in your hand. The latest sign? This unassuming little thumb drive from chipmaker Movidius, which packs one of the company's machine ...
Congressman asks NASA scientist about ancient Martian civilizations, and things get awkward
BGR - 20 Jul 2017 01:50
Being an elected official means that you should probably have a working knowledge of whatever topic it is you're planning to publicly address at any given time. Many government talking heads fall far short of that requir...
Android continues to increase its sizable lead over iOS in the US
BGR - 20 Jul 2017 05:56
With as much attention as Apple receives, it's easy to forget that Android is the most popular mobile OS around the world and in the United States. In fact, as rumors swirl about a potential delay for the iPhone 8, CIRP ...
WMFTG Expands Process Pump Range to Cater for Upscaling Biopharm Projects
Medical Design Technology - 20 Jul 2017 21:26
News The existing 120 and 530 models are now joined by 630 and 730 higher flow pumps, ensuring that plants looking to upscale research projects ... Contributed Author: Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group
Hackers Stole $32 Million in Ethereum; 3rd Heist in 20 Days
The Hacker News - 20 Jul 2017 10:13
An unknown hacker has just stolen nearly $32 million worth of Ethereum - one of the most popular and increasingly valuable cryptocurrencies - from Ethereum wallet accounts linked to at least three companies that seem to ...
Elon Musk implies SpaceX won't land Dragon capsules on Mars
Engadget - 20 Jul 2017 01:32
In February, SpaceX admitted its plan to shoot its Dragon capsule (without people) to Mars by 2018 was a little too ambitious, and bumped up the launch date to 2020. But it seems that approach was too uncertain for NASA'...
Russian man who helped develop Citadel malware gets 5 years - CNET
CNET - 20 Jul 2017 01:01
The malware stole personal financial information, causing more than $500 million in losses.
Tuning out arthritis pain with radio energy
Science Daily - 20 Jul 2017 22:25
A noninvasive treatment for knee arthritis has been developed that uses cooled radio energy to target and interrupt pain signals. Known as "Coolief," the procedure can provide several months of relief from chronic arthri...
What does 4G sound like? Robotic instrument turns mobile data into music
Digital Trends - 20 Jul 2017 18:18
The Kinetic Generative Music Installation consists of 77 individual "players" that use a metal bar, sound activator, dampener, resonator, and mechatronics, which combined electronics and mechanical engineering. The post ...
US, Europol, and Netherlands Announce Shutdowns of Two Massive Dark Web Markets
Motherboard - 20 Jul 2017 17:03
A man suspected of running AlphaBay was found dead in a Thai prison last week; Dutch police say they have infiltrated another market called Hansa.
Pokemon GO Legendary RAID Bosses official: see them here first!
Slash Gear - 20 Jul 2017 17:02
Pokemon GO’s Best Pokemon will be released very soon – and today we’ve got the details straight from Niantic! This morning Pokemon GO LEGENDARY RAIDS were made official in a fashion not unlike what we reported (wel...
Can Lasers Blast Away Those Weird Squiggles at the Corners of Your Vision?
Gizmodo - 20 Jul 2017 17:00
You're staring at the sky on a sunny day when you notice, in the corner of your eye, a transparent squiggle floating slowly across the blue. You try and focus on it, but it eludes your glance, refusing to be resolved. No...
Twitter says everyone, even Trump, has to follow the rules
Engadget - 20 Jul 2017 16:59
Earlier this week, journalists asked Twitter's VP of Trust and Safety, Del Harvey, whether the company could really treat President Trump's Twitter account the same way it does everyone else's. After first saying that sh...
This $500 ridable Star Wars landspeeder is the most decadent Christmas present
The Verge - 20 Jul 2017 16:44
For better or worse, San Diego Comic-Con isn't just about comics: it's about movies and television shows, cosplay, celebrity panels, trailer reveals, and, of course, toys. Case in point: the X-34 Landspeeder from wagon-m...
Smart harness can help stroke victims learn to walk again
Engadget - 20 Jul 2017 16:42
People recovering from spinal cord injuries and strokes often struggle under the weight of gravity. Recovering gait, or a regular walking rhythm, can be a real challenge. A group of scientists may have just made it a lit...
Feds have taken down two major dark web marketplaces
The Verge - 20 Jul 2017 16:33
An international law enforcement effort has brought down two of the dark web's largest marketplaces, AlphaBay and Hansa Market. According to a Europol announcement, AlphaBay hosted roughly $1 billion in transactions sinc...
New iOS update fixes a very dangerous bug
Mashable - 20 Jul 2017 16:31Intel shuts down group working on wearables and fitness trackers
Ars Technica - 20 Jul 2017 15:57
We probably won't see any more wearables coming from Intel.
Twitter claims its anti-abuse measures are helping, though many still disagree
TechCrunch - 20 Jul 2017 15:50
Twitter today offered an update on how its improvements to user safety and its newer anti-abuse measures are having an impact. The company declined to share any hard numbers related to abuse on its network, including how...
FCC admits it didn't document alleged cyberattack
Engadget - 20 Jul 2017 15:44
The Federal Communications Commission now claims to have no data on a DDoS attack that took down its website in May, just months after stating it had "gigabytes" of documentation on the incident. The supposed attack foll...
Ground-based images of planets obtained by Pic-Net Pro-Am team
Phys.org - 20 Jul 2017 15:31
The first observing run of a collaboration between amateur and professional astronomers to monitor our planetary neighbours has resulted in some of the best planetary images ever taken from the ground.
America is driving gun sales on the dark web
Engadget - 20 Jul 2017 15:16
Sixty percent of all the weapons sold on the dark web are smuggled out of the US, according to research from the RAND Corporation. It, along with the University of Manchester, began investigating the illegal trade in fir...