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2012 and 2013 MacBook Pro users get new machines due to bad batteries
Digital Trends - 25 Jul 2017 03:14
Apple has a problem getting its hands on the integrated battery assembly for mid-2012 and early-2013 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro models, and so it's looking to make things right in a big way for owners with bad batteries....
Google Fights Against Canada's Order to Change Global Search Results
Wired - 25 Jul 2017 02:34
The tech giant filed an injunction arguing a ruling from the Canadian Supreme Court requiring Google to remove search results globally violates US free speech laws.
Steve Jobs was right: Adobe will kill Flash by 2020
Cult of Mac - 25 Jul 2017 20:17
Adobe is ready to call it quits on its once-omnipresent plugin that has helped powered internet browsers for over a decade. Flash is finally ready to die. It’s been over seven years since Steve Jobs penned his open let...
Teenage driver livestreams crash that killed sister
ABC News - 25 Jul 2017 07:55
A teenage driver lost control of her car while she was livestreaming on Instagram and recorded part of the crash that authorities say killed her sister in California
NASA encourages kids to Train Like an Astronaut
EurekAlert! - 25 Jul 2017 06:00
(NASA/Johnson Space Center) Getting kids interested in health and fitness is never easy, but tell them they are going to "train like an astronaut" and they suddenly can't wait to know more. As a response to the childhood...
New nanomaterial promises batteries that charge in seconds
BGR - 25 Jul 2017 05:58
Despite often annoying us with shorter-than-ideal lifespans and the occasional explosion, modern rechargeable batteries are actually quite remarkable, especially when you consider the power they're able to hold in very s...
This giant sunfish species dodged scientists for 300 years
Slash Gear - 25 Jul 2017 02:36
It’s hard to imagine that such massive fish could spend the better part of three centuries eluding scientists, but that’s exactly what happened. Known by some now as the Hoodwinker Sunfish, this giant sunfish species...
Jared Kushner says a fake Guccifer tried to extort the Trump campaign for Bitcoin
Mashable - 25 Jul 2017 02:13As other tech companies voice support for Apple, Qualcomm says iPhone import ban wouldn't hurt competition
9 to 5 Mac - 25 Jul 2017 02:08
As the legal saga between the two continues, Qualcomm is firing back after a host of tech companies came out in support of Apple last week. The chip maker is accusing the Computer & Communications Industry Association, a...
Roombas have been mapping your homes for years, and that data's about to be sold to the highest bidder
BGR - 25 Jul 2017 01:32
Once a curious novelty for people who absolutely despise traditional vacuum cleaners, Roomba's robotic vacuums are now offered in several models and price points. It would seem that the company is doing fairly well, but ...
Tough new 3D printing plastic lets astronauts print spacewalk tools on demand
Digital Trends - 25 Jul 2017 00:36
Made In Space has unveiled a more durable 3D printer plastic to use on the International Space Station. This sturdier material could allow astronauts to eventually print parts and potentially even entire satellites in or...
Google's AI is Teaching Itself Photography and It's Getting Pretty Good
Twisted Sifter - 25 Jul 2017 22:09
"Artificial Creativity" is coming for the Arts
How to share your iCloud storage plan with family members
Cult of Mac - 25 Jul 2017 22:00
In iOS 11, you can share your iCloud Storage allowance with your Family Sharing members. Here's how to set it up. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)
Mark Zuckerberg thinks AI fearmongering is bad. Elon Musk thinks Zuckerberg doesn't know what he's talking about.
Re/code - 25 Jul 2017 19:00
Ah, another classic debate about artificial intelligence. Great minds don't always think alike. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who isn't afraid to speak his mind, shared some thoughts early Tuesday morning via Twitter t...
How to Get Into an Elite Photography MFA Program
PetaPixel - 25 Jul 2017 18:13The Moto Z2 Force Edition we've been waiting for is finally here, and pre-orders start today
BGR - 25 Jul 2017 17:15
Like every other global smartphone maker in the world that isn't named "Apple" or "Samsung," Motorola has run into some trouble over the past few years. Without billions of dollars to dump into marketing and advertising,...
Uber is going to provide accident insurance in France for free
TechCrunch - 25 Jul 2017 17:14
Uber drivers and delivery persons in France are automatically going to get covered by accident insurance over the coming months. Uber has partnered with French insurance company Axa on this insurance product. It’ll go ...
Experts Unveil Cyber Espionage Attacks by CopyKittens Hackers
The Hacker News - 25 Jul 2017 17:11
Security researchers have discovered a new, massive cyber espionage campaign that mainly targets people working in government, defence and academic organisations in various countries. The campaign is being conducted by a...
'Minecraft' for Nintendo Switch Is About to Fix a Tricky Problem
Time - 25 Jul 2017 17:03
The game will now render at full 1080p on TVs
When Will AI Be Better Than Humans at Everything? 352 AI Experts Answer
Singularity Hub - 25 Jul 2017 17:00
Predictions of when machines will make us obsolete seem to come either from AI evangelists or doom-mongers with little practical experience of the field. Now though, researchers have carried out the largest-ever survey o...
Brain injury found in 99 percent of donated brains of NFL players in new study
The Verge - 25 Jul 2017 17:00
Brain damage was diagnosed in 87 percent of donated brains of 202 football players, including all but one of 111 brains of National Football League athletes. This new study, published today in the journal JAMA, is the la...
Nielsen to count viewers for Hulu, YouTube live TV services
Phys.org - 25 Jul 2017 16:55
Nielsen will begin to tabulate how many people get their live TV from Hulu and YouTube, giving media companies and advertisers a better idea of how many people now stream broadcast networks rather than watching them on t...