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Prehistoric humans are likely to have formed mating networks to avoid inbreeding
Science Daily - 5 Oct 2017 20:17
Early humans seem to have recognized the dangers of inbreeding at least 34,000 years ago, and developed surprisingly sophisticated social and mating networks to avoid it, new research has found.
Throwback Thursday: Google Nexus One
DP Review - 5 Oct 2017 15:00
On October 4th Google introduced two new smartphones: the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. These phones pack the latest 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processors and large displays, along with the impressive AI systems that make thes...
Lenovo's 25th Anniversary ThinkPad brings back the keyboard we love
Ars Technica - 5 Oct 2017 19:06
7-row keyboards are simply better.
Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL's free original-quality Google Photos uploads end in 2020
Android Authority - 5 Oct 2017 01:153D printing brain scans helps doctors with a tricky diagnosis
TechCrunch - 5 Oct 2017 00:06
When there’s a problem in the brain, it pays to be precise — every millimeter counts with something like a tumor or blocked artery. But it can be extremely difficult to understand the exact shape and size of these th...
Michigan Students to Speak with NASA Astronauts on Space Station
NASA Breaking news - 5 Oct 2017 00:05Seagate's 12TB hard drives bring massive storage to desktop PCs and NAS boxes
PC World - 5 Oct 2017 17:31
There's a new giant in the world of huge hard drives. On Thursday, Seagate announced 12TB versions of its BarraCuda Pro and IronWolf hard drives for consumers--the largest capacity ever unleashed on the masses. These are...
Experimental Drug that Mutes Defective Genes Raises New Hopes
Scientific American - 5 Oct 2017 17:30
RNA interference systems would target genetic sources and shut down protein production --
Replacing Social Security Numbers Is Harder Than You Think
Motherboard - 5 Oct 2017 17:30
Social security numbers are bad, but it's really hard to do better.
Microsoft's Edge browser launches in preview on iOS and Android
Digital Trends - 5 Oct 2017 17:24
Microsoft's bringing its Edge browser to iOS and Android devices. Starting October 5, Windows Insider users will be able to take it for a test drive as part of the new Edge Preview. The post Microsoft’s Edge browser la...
Add fast-charging to your iPhone 8 or 8 Plus for less than half of what Apple charges
BGR - 5 Oct 2017 17:23
Aside from wireless charging (grab this wireless charger for just $12!), Apple also FINALLY added fast-charging support to its latest iPhone lineup. That means if you have an iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus, you’ll be able t...
81% of Americans believe driverless vehicles will kill jobs for professional drivers
TechRepublic - 5 Oct 2017 17:17
The Pew Research Center recently found that many US adults believe most cars will be driverless in the future, but they still won't ride in them.
macOS High Sierra Leaks APFS Volume Passwords via Hint
SecurityWeek - 5 Oct 2017 17:13
A developer from Brazil noticed that the recently launched macOS High Sierra 10.13 operating system leaks the passwords for encrypted Apple File System (APFS) volumes via the password hint.
These Autonomous Delivery Drones Will Soon Dot the Swiss Skies
Singularity Hub - 5 Oct 2017 17:00
As much as commodities and data have been digitized over the last few years, we still need to send an awful lot of physical items hither and thither. The logistics of doing so have been and remain convoluted, tied to inf...
Artist Protests Augmented Reality Sculpture By Digitally 'Vandalizing' Snapchat Balloon Dog
Gizmodo - 5 Oct 2017 17:00
Augmented reality promised us a world of whimsy not confined by the rules of science. This week, we instead got a tech behemoth promoting their struggling app by plopping virtual sculptures into already magnificent place...
Beware Undestroyable 'Hypersonic Missiles'
Motherboard - 5 Oct 2017 17:00
The US, Russia, and China are all separately developing these speedy munitions, which can fly faster than 3,000 miles per hour.
These tubes bring natural light indoors and help reduce energy costs
Mashable - 5 Oct 2017 16:50US spacewalkers begin repair of aging ISS robotic arm
Phys.org - 5 Oct 2017 16:36
Two NASA astronauts embarked on a spacewalk Thursday to repair the International Space Station's aging robotic arm, the US space agency said.
Intel's Latest Coffee Lake Processors Are Fast as Hell
Gizmodo - 5 Oct 2017 16:31
Today Intel launches the next portion of its 8th Generation of processors. The CPUs, designed for use in desktop PCs, are fast, affordable, and they're probably going to leave you very confused.
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Sample Images
Photography Blog - 5 Oct 2017 16:30
Ahead of our full review, here are some sample images and a movie taken with the Canon PowerShot SX620 HS compact camera. The Canon PowerShot SX620 HS is a new travel-zoom compact camera with a 25x zoom lens and a 20 ...
Microsoft brings the Edge browser to iOS and Android, hoping for cross-platform traction
PC World - 5 Oct 2017 16:27
Breaking down the barriers between your PC and your phone is one of the biggest goals of the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, which launches October 17. On Thursday, Microsoft paved the way for that initiative by announc...
This tiny Stormtrooper robot will remember your face - CNET
CNET - 5 Oct 2017 16:24
Jedi mind tricks won't work on the First Order Stormtrooper Robot, which uses facial recognition and AR to keep fans entertained.