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OnePlus 5 camera review
DP Review - 1 Oct 2017 15:00
The OnePlus 5 is the Chinese manufacturer's flagship smartphone, replacing last year's OnePlus 3T. The new model is the first OnePlus to feature a dual-camera setup and offers some enticing imaging specifications: a main...
Artificial intelligence is about the people, not the machines
TechCrunch - 1 Oct 2017 04:49
It takes money to make money and right now a lot of that money is going into the development of artificial intelligence. Ray Dalio explains the importance of understanding and how he and his hedge fund, Bridgewater Assoc...
Tesla sending hundreds of Powerwall batteries to Puerto Rico in wake of hurricane
Digital Trends - 1 Oct 2017 00:44
Puerto Rico is still dealing with the widespread damage of Hurricane Maria that hit earlier this month. To help them restore electrical power, Tesla Inc. is shipping over hundreds of their Powerwall batteries. The post T...
Zuckerberg asks forgiveness, but Facebook needs change
TechCrunch - 1 Oct 2017 09:50
“For the ways my work was used to divide people rather than bring us together, I ask forgiveness and I will work to do better” Mark Zuckerberg posted to Facebook tonight on Yom Kippur, the Jewish day of atonement. Ye...
Director turns to virtual reality to tastefully show tragedy
Phys.org - 1 Oct 2017 09:35
For 25 years filmmaker Gina Kim wanted to make a movie about the true story of a South Korean sex worker killed by an American soldier, but struggled with how to do so without feeling she was exploiting the victim. Then ...
Mozilla Is Making A Comeback With Firefox Quantum, But Is It Any Better Than Chrome?
Tech Times - 1 Oct 2017 09:31
Mozilla is coming back with a bang. It has now released the beta version of Firefox Quantum, a major update that makes the web browser faster, prettier, and more competitive.
Some Macs are missing updates, and you might never realize
Slash Gear - 1 Oct 2017 03:19
An unexplained Mac issue has left thousands of Apple’s computers potentially vulnerable to malware, though the Cupertino firm has downplayed the severity of the flaw. Researchers at Duo Security discovered that, while ...
Former CEO Travis Kalanick adds two directors to Uber's board ahead of governance vote
L.A. Times - 1 Oct 2017 00:45NASA's Webb Space Telescope Launch Delayed to 2019
Universe Today - 1 Oct 2017 00:40
The most powerful space telescope ever built will have to wait on the ground for a few more months into 2019 before launching to the High Frontier and looking back nearly to the beginning of time and unraveling untold as...
Neil DeGrasse Tyson: What If We Just Turned the Hurricanes Into Electricity
Gizmodo - 1 Oct 2017 23:40
Astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson had some seriously weird thoughts on hurricanes in an interview on Sunday, telling Sunday TODAY he believes man should harness the power of hurricanes for good rather than run from them...
Apple sees an increase in national security requests for 2017
Digital Trends - 1 Oct 2017 23:23
According to Apple's first biannual transparency report, Apple received more than 30,000 demands to access over 230,000 devices in the first-half of this year. Apple has received four times the amount of national securit...
FBI sued for keeping details about San Bernardino iPhone exploit secret
Digital Trends - 1 Oct 2017 23:21
The FBI has been sued by a trio of news organizations for not disclosing details about a hack it used to gain access to the iPhone used in the San Bernardino shooting. Why? Because that information leaves customers vulne...
How to easily make Samsung's annoying Bixby button do something useful
Digital Trends - 1 Oct 2017 22:15
Samsung has a knack for creating polarizing features. Here's how to remap the Bixby button using the apt-titled Bixby Button Remapper, in the event you'd rather disable the feature. The post How to easily make Samsung’...
Rick and Morty Virtual Rick-ality review: It's time to get schwifty
Pocket-lint - 1 Oct 2017 13:00
Wub-a-lub-a-dub-dub! From the creators of Job Simulator comes Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality. If you're fans of the series like we are, then you can imagine the sort of shenanigans Rick and Morty in VR presents. And ...
Pocket Mortys to donate all proceeds earned on Sunday to help hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico
Android Central - 1 Oct 2017 05:31
This Sunday would be a good time to spend that Google Play credit! Now there's another reason to play Pocket Mortys. Besides being incredibly fun, Adult Swim Games has pledged to donate any cash it makes via the game on ...
Heetch, which offers late-night rides in Europe, is back in business
Digital Trends - 1 Oct 2017 02:04
Just as Uber faces down the end of its tenure in one European nation, another ride-hailing service is looking at a renaissance. It's called Heetch, and it focuses on late-night rides. The post Heetch, which offers late-n...
Where human intelligence outperforms AI
TechCrunch - 1 Oct 2017 00:30
With every new trend comes a counter-trend. And so despite the current excitement over the wonders of artificial intelligence, one company is betting that human intelligence can still deliver solutions for businesses tha...
Corporate sustainability must give way to corporate responsibility
TechCrunch - 1 Oct 2017 00:30
To successfully address the unprecedented man-made environmental crises we face, it’s time to retire the word sustainability.
Equifax, Which Said Executives Did Not Know of Hack Before Trades, Has Launched a 'Thorough Review'
Gizmodo - 1 Oct 2017 00:30
Equifax Inc. has insisted that three executives who sold off over a million dollars in shares just days after news of a massive hack of 143 million Americans' financial data spread internally were not aware of the breach...
US pressured North Korea by overwhelming hackers with data traffic
Engadget - 1 Oct 2017 23:07
The US is no stranger to hacking North Korea, but it's usually in a bid to directly thwart the country's military ambitions. Now, however, those attacks are being used as a diplomatic strategy. The Washington Post has le...
How to Save Games on SNES Classic from Anywhere, Anytime
OS X Daily - 1 Oct 2017 21:57
If you have managed to get your hands on the coveted SNES Classic Edition, you’re probably interested in learning how the new optional suspend point save system works. Suspend Points allow you to save any game from any...
The Whitepod eco-lodge brings a dash of luxury and adventure to the Swiss Alps
Digital Trends - 1 Oct 2017 22:15
Whitepod is an eco-friendly luxury hotel located in the Swiss Alps where guests stay in custom-built geodesic dome suites that come with an array of amenities as well as stunning views of the mountains. The post The Whit...