Technology News
Elon Musk says Tesla's sales beat Apple where it matters
BGR - 5 Aug 2017 03:01
Tesla, while a very nice and valuable company, is no Apple. Actually, Apple's spare cash pile alone is big enough to buy Tesla several times over. But Elon Musk isn't the kind of person to get wowed by bigger companies, ...
Bitcoin breaks $3,000 to reach new all-time high
TechCrunch - 5 Aug 2017 06:59
Bitcoin has reached a record high valuation of $3,000 per coin to complete a rollercoaster week that begin with the long-awaited split of the cryptocurrency. A number of exchanges, including popular destinations Coinbase...
Is Space Full of Quantum Foam?
Live Science - 5 Aug 2017 14:40NASA Curiosity rover's wildest images from 5 years on Mars - CNET
CNET - 5 Aug 2017 14:00
Since touching down, NASA's Curiosity rover has seen a "fish," braved damaged wheels, eyed dust devils and watched the sun set.
Google Employee's Anti-Diversity Manifesto Goes 'Internally Viral'
Motherboard - 5 Aug 2017 08:01
"It's not worth thinking about this as an isolated incident and instead a manifestation of what ails all of Silicon Valley."
Why Science is turning to ICOs for its incubator
TechCrunch - 5 Aug 2017 05:37
There has been a wave of startups turning to initial coin offerings, known as ICOs, to raise funding through digital currency and now at least one fund is doing this, too. Science Inc., the LA-based team co-founded by Pe...
Security researcher who neutralized WCry to be released on $30,000 bond
Ars Technica - 5 Aug 2017 02:33
Prosecutors say Marcus Hutchins admitted he wrote alleged malware. Defense disagrees.
What Did Martin Shkreli Do to Make the Internet So Angry?
Wired - 5 Aug 2017 01:02
A short rundown of the what the "pharma bro" did to become an internet villain.
Virgin Galactic conducts a 'dry run' for rocket-powered flights
Engadget - 5 Aug 2017 23:27
Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo (official name VSS Unity) has just completed its sixth test glide. The reusable spaceplane still has between two to nine more staged glides to go before the aerospace company moves on to ro...
Don't let the tech you love stress you out
Android Central - 5 Aug 2017 23:02
You really can have too much of a good thing. A side effect of having the world at your fingertips is information overload. With every gadget and gizmo connected to each other, you can literally find any information you ...
Neural networks are the best way to come up with the name of your next favorite craft beer
The Verge - 5 Aug 2017 22:00
Research scientist Janelle Shane has put neural networks to work in some interesting ways lately, such as new pickup lines or paint colors. She recently observed that as craft beer has surged in popularity, so too has th...
Army orders the removal of DJI drones, citing cyber security concerns
Mashable - 5 Aug 2017 21:447 ways CRISPR is about to change our world
TechCrunch - 5 Aug 2017 21:07
Would you eliminate cancer if you had the power to do it? How about ridding the world of HIV or wiping out Zika-carrying mosquitos? CRISPR, a new gene editing technique helping scientists snip out unwanted DNA fragments ...
New, more sensitive sensor for evaluating drug safety
Science Daily - 5 Aug 2017 20:25
A new technique for evaluating drug safety is designed to be affordable and can detect stress on cells at earlier stages than conventional methods. It is the first with a fluorescent sensor that turns on when proteins be...
Apple Reportedly Testing Various Augmented Reality Glasses For Big AR Push
Tech Times - 5 Aug 2017 17:45
Apple is reported to be testing different sets of augmented reality glasses with various functions. Apple could go either two routes: create a standalone device with a screen or make something akin to the Samsung Gear VR...
How Apple could become a $1 trillion company
TechCrunch - 5 Aug 2017 17:18
Apple reported its earnings this week, and with a surprisingly positive report the shares spiked again as Apple signaled a potential huge iPhone release. With that jump, Apple’s market cap is now over $800 billion. Thi...
Sales on the Google Daydream View, Microsoft Surface Book, and more of the best tech deals
The Verge - 5 Aug 2017 17:00
This week we launched our annual Back to School Guide, helping you buy the right laptop, headphones, and other essentials (whether you're a student or not). There's so much I want to buy, like this Fujifilm Instax Square...
Titanfall developer says it remains dedicated to the franchise
Slash Gear - 5 Aug 2017 16:23
Fans of the multiplayer-only original Titanfall were treated to an excellent follow-up last year with Titanfall 2, however the continued release of maps and other DLC just hasn’t been enough to give the game the shelf ...
Disney Emoji Blitz perfectly captures Android's emoji problem
Android Central - 5 Aug 2017 16:00
Emoji are really, really complicated, and they don't need to be. Emoji are supposed to be easy, cute, and even fun. They're whimsical ways to communicate with your friends, allowing you to create and converse in sometime...
Finally, there's finally a good reason to upgrade your iPad
Mashable - 5 Aug 2017 16:00Meet Alex, the Russian Casino Hacker Who Wins at Slot Machines and Makes Millions
Wired - 5 Aug 2017 16:00
A mathematician-turned-criminal unleashes his agents on casinos around the world. But there's money in the extortion racket, too.
Tesla lowers Model X base price due to improved margins
TechCrunch - 5 Aug 2017 15:34
Tesla has lowered the entry-level price of the Model X SUV, from $82,500 to $79,500. The $3,000 price drop is the result of improved margins for the electric vehicle, which the company achieved thanks to “efficiencies�...