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You and Bambi will both appreciate the new technologies reducing roadkill
Digital Trends - 24 Sep 2017 02:15
Vehicle-Deer Collisions happen so often that the DOT has an acronym for it. About 200 people die annually in these collisions, but researchers at Virginia Tech have started developing a plan for reducing roadkill. The po...
Adobe's Product Security Team Accidentally Posted Its Private PGP Encryption Key to Its Blog
Gizmodo - 24 Sep 2017 00:22
The past few weeks have been a nightmare for data breaches, so good news: Here's another easily preventable security problem. Adobe's Product Security Incident Response Team accidentally posted the private PGP encryption...
Decentralized Home Solar Power Is Lighting Up Sub-Saharan Africa
Singularity Hub - 24 Sep 2017 17:00
According to tech optimists, the world is consistently getting better, and technology is partly to thank. It seems plausible given statistics about reductions in poverty rates, longer life expectancy, increased literacy,...
NASA to update EM-1 schedule in October
Space News - 24 Sep 2017 04:58
NASA plans to publish a revised launch date for the first mission of its Space Launch System in October amid reports that the flight has been pushed back to nearly the end of 2019. SpaceNews.com
Bill Nye Is Totally Chill About What's Happening in This Elevator
Gizmodo - 24 Sep 2017 01:09
There's making an entrance and then there's making an entrance. Beloved science educator Bill Nye made one of the latter recently while he was just trying to get beween floors.
Android One in the U.S. gives it a new lease on life, and that's a big deal
Android Central - 24 Sep 2017 00:49
Android One phones in the U.S. are an opportunity for everyone to have a Good Phone™. Step into the Wayback Machine with me for a minute, as we head back to the Autumn of 2013. Amidst all the hype and furious pace of A...
BlueParrott convertible C400-XT Bluetooth headset
Coolest Gadgets - 24 Sep 2017 21:00
There was once a time when Bluetooth headsets were all the rage — and that was close to two decades ago. Phones were just that, phones, and there was no such thing as a modern day smartphone with a full touchscreen dis...
What is Reddit? A guide to the front page of the internet
Digital Trends - 24 Sep 2017 16:35
So, what is Reddit exactly? Here, we breakdown the terminology, perks, and various inner workings of everyone's favorite social platform. Understanding the self-proclaimed "front page of the internet" has never been so e...
Twitter Lite begins testing on Android for slow data speed markets
Slash Gear - 24 Sep 2017 15:00
Facebook may have paved the way with the “lite” versions of its various apps, but now other social networks, including Twitter, are getting in on the trend of offering scaled-back apps for users in countries with slo...
LOOK: Robot In China Successfully Performs Dental Surgery On Living Person
Tech Times - 24 Sep 2017 12:50
A robot in China successfully performed dental surgery on a brave volunteer. Along with 3D printing, this new technology could help solve China's dentist shortage.
Proposed Hyperloop Route Between Toronto and Montreal!
Universe Today - 24 Sep 2017 04:57
The Hyperloop One Global Challenge recently wrapped up, and one of the winners was a team who proposed building a line between Toronto and Montreal The post Proposed Hyperloop Route Between Toronto and Montreal! appeared...
'Super Mario Run' update breathes life into Nintendo's mobile plans
Engadget - 24 Sep 2017 04:35
You'd be forgiven for wondering what was happening with Super Mario Run. After a flurry of activity in its first few months, things have mostly quieted down. However, Nintendo is about to spark a bit of life into its sig...
Vice President Pence to Visit NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center for Update on 21st Century Space Exploration
NASA Breaking news - 24 Sep 2017 02:17International partnerships to address orbital debris in absence of broader accord
Space News - 24 Sep 2017 23:40
International cooperation in dealing with the growing problem or orbital debris is essential, a panel of experts argued, but said not to expect a comprehensive accord on the issue for the foreseeable future. SpaceNews.co...
See how that couch would look in your living room in AR with Ikea Place
Digital Trends - 24 Sep 2017 23:38
Now, with Ikea Place, you can use augmented reality to "see" potential pieces of furniture in your home before pulling out your credit card, and save yourself a whole lot of consternation when it comes to (re)decorating ...
Hubble Spots Unique Object in the Main Asteroid Belt
Universe Today - 24 Sep 2017 23:24
An international team of scientists recently used the Hubble space telescope to spot a unique binary asteroid that behaves like a comet in in the Main Asteroid Belt. The post Hubble Spots Unique Object in the Main Astero...
SAP is buying identity management firm Gigya for $350M
TechCrunch - 24 Sep 2017 23:13
SAP, the German enterprise software giant, today announced an acquisition to strengthen its hybris e-commerce division. It has acquired Gigya, a firm that helps online properties manage customer identities and profiles. ...
Robots learn to walk naturally by understanding their bodies
Engadget - 24 Sep 2017 23:02
The challenge with bipedal robots isn't so much getting them to walk at all (although that's sometimes a problem) as it is getting them to walk naturally. They tend to either step cautiously or quickly run into trouble. ...
'Have a good day': B.C. man politely asks family of bears to leave his yard
The Loop - 24 Sep 2017 22:36
This might be the funniest Canadian thing you see all weekend.∞ Read this on The Loop
Secrets don't stay buried in the creepy new trailer for Stephen King's '1922'
Digital Trends - 24 Sep 2017 22:18
The upcoming Netflix adaptation of King's novella 1922 follows a Nebraska farmer's descent into madness after he gruesomely murders his wife. The post Secrets don't stay buried in the creepy new trailer for Stephen King'...
How the CDC uses Google, AI, and even Twitter to forecast flu outbreaks
Digital Trends - 24 Sep 2017 22:15
As flu season gets into full swing, flu forecasting techniques will help the CDC time its response. The post How the CDC uses Google, AI, and even Twitter to forecast flu outbreaks appeared first on Digital Trends.
Ford is using Microsoft's HoloLens to change the way cars are designed
Digital Trends - 24 Sep 2017 22:15
Microsoft's HoloLens augmented reality system could have useful applications in car design, as demonstrated by Ford's use of the technology. Will virtual models replace real ones in automotive design studios across the b...