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Watch the 'Uneekbot' shoe-making robot stitch sandals on demand
Digital Trends - 21 Aug 2017 02:15
Keen's unusual Uneek shoe garnered a loyal following in Japan and to celebrate its success there, the footwear company brought its Uneekbot to Tokyo to put it through its paces and build custom footwear for customers. Th...
Crossroads of the Solar Eclipse: Best Photos from Carbondale 2017
Live Science - 21 Aug 2017 15:23Mosquitoes are awful. So why haven't we tried exterminating them?
USA Today - 21 Aug 2017 04:18
Mosquitoes are the deadliest animals on Earth, but scientists warn that exterminating all of them could have disastrous consequences. Video provided by Newsy
Drug cartels are now using hulking drones to smuggle goods over the border
Mashable - 21 Aug 2017 15:15Solar eclipse: Weather balloons to capture excitement from 100,000 feet
USA Today - 21 Aug 2017 07:02
Tory Carissimo will be sending up high-altitude weather balloons during Monday's Great American Solar Eclipse. What does he hope to see?
Apple opens promised iTunes donations to Southern Poverty Law Center
AppleInsider - 21 Aug 2017 05:48
As planned Apple has opened up iTunes donations to the Southern Poverty Law Center, part of a broader reaction to the violence at this month's far-right rally in Charlottesville, Va.
For its latest trick, watch this Tesla Model X smoke a Lamborghini supercar
TechCrunch - 21 Aug 2017 02:30
The “Ludicrous” Teslas are ludicrous indeed. And this video posted to YouTube by DragTimes is just the latest in a series of evidentiary exhibits that proves it. In the video, a Tesla Model X P100D crossover SUV is p...
Here's what the 2017 solar eclipse looked like from space
The Verge - 21 Aug 2017 22:59
The 2017 solar eclipse has come and gone! Now, it's time to stare in awe at all the amazing images captured by NASA, the European Space Agency, their satellites, and the luckiest folks off Earth: the astronauts aboard th...
tvOS 11 beta includes references to unannounced 4K Apple TV
Cult of Mac - 21 Aug 2017 22:52
References to a new Apple TV device have been discovered in the latest beta for tvOS 11, which could indicate that the new set top box is close to a possible launch. Developers have been combing through the files in tvOS...
Where to Find Shorts for Girls That Aren't "Short Shorts"
Life Hacker - 21 Aug 2017 18:30
We want our girls to know they can do anything--climb trees, play football, and reach for the stars. But based on the clothing options out there, we're making them do so while wearing shorts that ride up butt cheeks and ...
aCar--the electric 'all-rounder'
Phys.org - 21 Aug 2017 17:10
An electric car for Africa, custom-designed for the needs of the population there, that strengthens rural structures and helps drive the economy: Scientists at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and partners have b...
Scientists Created a 'Star Trek'-Style Holodeck for Animals
Motherboard - 21 Aug 2017 17:04
Beam me up, Nemo!
Why We Should Send All Our Politicians to Space
Singularity Hub - 21 Aug 2017 17:00
Our world is far from perfect. While the world has been getting better in many ways, we are also continuously faced with challenges. War, political conflict, and social injustices continue to hinder human progress. All o...
Mars Might Have Freaky Snowstorms At Night
Gizmodo - 21 Aug 2017 17:00
Elon Musk's home planet, which humans know as Mars, is abound with surprises. It has a moon crumbling under the weight of its own stress, might be suitable for growing potatoes, and harbors remains from a giant ancient o...
Google Doodle has a theory of the eclipse: Moon Pong - CNET
CNET - 21 Aug 2017 16:13
And it's oddly mesmerizing.
Musk, tech leaders urge UN to ban AI-powered lethal autonomous weapons
TechRepublic - 21 Aug 2017 16:12
A group of 116 tech executives recently penned an open letter urging the UN to double its efforts protecting against autonomous weapons, which some have called 'killer robots.'
New Google doodle explains the science of a total solar eclipse, adorably
Mashable - 21 Aug 2017 16:05The Pitfalls of Cyber Insurance
Dark Reading - 21 Aug 2017 16:00
Cyber insurance is 'promising' but it won't totally protect your company against hacks.
The solar eclipse hype is annoying, but the event is worth it
Engadget - 21 Aug 2017 16:00
By now, it's possible that you are completely fatigued by the August 21st total solar eclipse and all the media hype surrounding it -- and it hasn't even happened yet. It seems as though every outlet is talking nonstop a...
Homemade Remote Control Nerf Grenade Takes Out Opponents in Every Direction
Gizmodo - 21 Aug 2017 15:41
They're fun, but Nerf's blasters, even the most powerful ones, aren't known for their impeccable accuracy. So if you find yourself in the heat of battle surrounded by opponents, you'd be much better off with this Nerf gr...
How to watch today's total solar eclipse on your Apple devices
9 to 5 Mac - 21 Aug 2017 15:20
If you’re lucky enough to be in the path of today’s total solar eclipse, or close enough to get there, we gave a few tips last week on how to photograph it with your iPhone. But if you’re not, you can still get to ...
Google is here to teach you about the solar eclipse
USA Today - 21 Aug 2017 15:12
Latest doodle include animation and information on the differences between lunar and solar eclipses.