Technology News
Apple officially opens Steve Jobs Theater with unveiling of iPhone 8, iPhone X
ABC News - 13 Sep 2017 02:58
Apple employees will finish moving into the new campus by the end of the year.
Sony's big idea: Get fans to make its next hit
Engadget - 13 Sep 2017 16:00
A tiny San Francisco art gallery isn't where you'd normally find a group of hardware beta testers, much less for a major consumer-electronics company. But on August 26th, 2017, Sony held an event for exactly that at The ...
Edward Snowden offers mixed review on Apple's Face ID - CNET
CNET - 13 Sep 2017 02:43
The new facial recognition system sports a "robust" design but may normalize technology that is ripe for abuse, the NSA leaker tweets.
Citing Russian Ties, Homeland Security Boots Kaspersky Software From Government Agencies
Gizmodo - 13 Sep 2017 23:25
American government agencies are now banned from using software created by the Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab and will have to begin removing Kaspersky products from their systems within three months, the Depar...
Panasonic's LiDAR sensor will stop embarrassing robot falls
Engadget - 13 Sep 2017 20:46
Far from the killing machines many fear, most commercial robots are tipsy contraptions that can barely see in front of them. Panasonic wants to help them out with its new 3D LiDAR specifically designed for mobile robots ...
Windows 10 will give you more control over app permissions
Engadget - 13 Sep 2017 19:38
Microsoft is aware that there are still concerns about Windows 10's privacy, and it's trying to put some of them to bed with the Fall Creators Update. As part of a post detailing the imminent update's privacy improvement...
New manufacturing process for SiC power devices opens market to more competition
Phys.org - 13 Sep 2017 18:34
Researchers from North Carolina State University are rolling out a new manufacturing process and chip design for silicon carbide (SiC) power devices, which can be used to more efficiently regulate power in technologies t...
Internet security gets its own smell
Springwise - 13 Sep 2017 07:10
A new device uses scent to warn computer users when they are at risk of a data breach. The post Internet security gets its own smell appeared first on Springwise.
First look: Apple's luxury iPhone both copies and innovates
ABC News - 13 Sep 2017 02:55
Apple's new $1,000 phone may look familiar at first glance, but it still manages to stand apart with its sharp screen and facial recognition tools
iOS 11, macOS High Sierra, watchOS 4 launch dates announced
Slash Gear - 13 Sep 2017 02:53
The announcement of the iPhone X, perhaps the most anticipated smartphone this year, has definitely hogged the spotlight that almost all other Apple announcements paled in comparison. That said, not everyone has been ena...
5 Announcements From Apple's iPhone 8 Event That Actually Matter
Life Hacker - 13 Sep 2017 01:49
Apple just unleashed 2 hours of hype, bringing media and fans to its new Cupertino headquarters to unveil its latest lineup of gadgets and software. There's a lot of information to sift through, and most of it isn't real...
The Autonomous Teleport kit lets you relive memories like you're there again
BGR - 13 Sep 2017 01:46
Billions of photos and videos are captured on smartphones each year, and people love to flip through them and relive their memories. But what if you could relive them as if you… were actually reliving them? The Autonom...
Horrible Flesh Eating Parasite Could Get a Vaccine One Day
Gizmodo - 13 Sep 2017 21:45
Being healthy is good. That is what we should all aspire to be: Not dead, but with all of our flesh on our bodies intact. Unfortunately for us humans, having our flesh eaten is one of the possible side effects of being a...
Store 2TB of Photos, Movies, or Even Video Games For $60
Gizmodo - 13 Sep 2017 18:25
The going rate for a 2TB external these days is usually around $80, and rarely dips below $70. So when you can get one for $60, you should jump at the opportunity, especially if you need the extra space for your Xbox One...
Silicon Valley's 'Bodega' of the Future Is a Bougie Vending Machine With No Cats
Gizmodo - 13 Sep 2017 17:54
Two former Google employees see your beloved local bodega and raise you a glorified vending machine. In typical Silicon Valley fashion, tech bros are capitalizing on the charm of your community mom-and-pop convenience st...
Audi's new all-electric car looks like it belongs on Mars
BGR - 13 Sep 2017 17:52
High-end automakers build some pretty wild concepts on a regular basis. Most of the time they look a bit goofy, and oftentimes you wouldn't actually want to be seen on the street behind the wheel of them. Audi's new all-...
Electric vehicles dominate Frankfurt Motor Show - Roadshow
CNET - 13 Sep 2017 17:47
This week's international auto show features a whole slew of EVs. Here are five of our favorites.
Detained NASA engineer is suing Customs over border search, with help from ACLU
The Verge - 13 Sep 2017 17:46
A group of eleven plaintiffs -- including NASA engineer Sidd Bikkannavar -- is suing US Customs and Border Protection over warrantless border searches of phones and laptops. The suit is supported by lawyers from the Amer...
How to get a new iPhone for half price
USA Today - 13 Sep 2017 17:44
Elizabeth Keatinge (@elizkeatinge) explains how to get the latest iPhone for a lot less.
Assemble! 'Voltron'-Like Robots Can Elect Their Own Leader
Live Science - 13 Sep 2017 17:42Study Finds That Banning Trolls Works, to Some Degree
Motherboard - 13 Sep 2017 17:39
After Reddit banned r/Fatpeoplehate and r/Coontown, they took their trolling elsewhere.