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Here are the names and achievements behind this year's Nobel Prizes in Science
Digital Trends - 7 Oct 2017 12:15
The Nobel Prizes in Science are among the greatest awards a scientist can get. The 2017 winners helped unravel gravitational waves, circadian rhythms, and biological molecules. The post Here are the names and achievement...
Watch a flaming meteor streak across the night sky in China
BGR - 7 Oct 2017 04:03
Citizens in southwestern China who were out and about on Wednesday evening were treated to a spectacular celestial light show thanks to a massive meteor that lit up the sky. Many in the region were celebrating the Mid-Au...
Russian Hackers Stole NSA Secrets With The Help Of Kaspersky Antivirus Software
Tech Times - 7 Oct 2017 02:41
Hackers working for the Russian government were able to steal classified documents from the NSA after a contractor placed the files on his home computer, which was running Kaspersky Lab antivirus software. Did the securi...
Researchers create a fast-sealing surgical 'glue' for closing wounds
Engadget - 7 Oct 2017 12:26
Closing up wounds typically calls for sutures or staples, but neither are able to create a complete seal. And when it comes to internal injuries that are harder to get to and wounds on organs that move a significant amou...
Google to use balloons to provide Puerto Rico cell service
Reuters - 7 Oct 2017 03:55
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Cops Arrest Florida Man Over Parody Account That Allegedly Hurt Police Department's 'Brand'
Gizmodo - 7 Oct 2017 00:05
A Florida man has been arrested for running a parody Twitter account impersonating a Miami Beach Police Department spokesperson--a story we've already seen play out with two similar cases over the past few years.
Cortana Notebook can now control several smart devices
Digital Trends - 7 Oct 2017 23:12
Want to turn on your Hue lights or set your thermostat? Thanks to a new update, Cortana can now help with all of those things provided, of course, you use the correct smart home devices. The post Cortana Notebook can now...
In defense of the Amazon Fire Phone
TechCrunch - 7 Oct 2017 22:55
The Fire Phone is widely regarded as one of Amazon’s biggest misfires — and rightfully so. After debuting in the top spot of the company’s retail charts, things quickly spun out of control. It’s more than enough ...
Amazon is thinking of selling medicine online
Engadget - 7 Oct 2017 22:02
There might come a time when you can order prescription meds with household items and groceries from Amazon. According to CNBC, the e-retail giant is thinking of breaking into the pharmacy business, and it will have to d...
Big Tech has big plans to help reconnect Puerto Rico
ABC News - 7 Oct 2017 19:46
Big Tech has big plans to help reconnect Puerto Rico
Photographers, Beware These Fake Gig Scam Emails
PetaPixel - 7 Oct 2017 18:58Here's how Uber trains the backup drivers for its self-driving cars
Digital Trends - 7 Oct 2017 18:26
Self-driving cars are becoming increasingly common with both major automobile makers and Silicone Valley giants getting them ready for primetime. Despite these advancements, these cars aren't truly autonomous. Here's how...
Get ready for home internet prices to double
BGR - 7 Oct 2017 18:01
Been enjoying your reasonably-priced home internet connection recently? Don't get too comfortable. US cable companies, led by Comcast, are all set to start increasing broadband prices dramatically, with price hikes of do...
Porsche's Mission E caught testing alongside Tesla vehicles
TechCrunch - 7 Oct 2017 15:59
Ignore the exhaust tips on the back. Those are just to throw off casual onlookers. According to our friends at Autoblog, there’s a good chance this is the electric car Porsche hopes to throw down against Tesla. Called ...
Why ARKit will make more money than ARCore or Camera Effects (for now)
TechCrunch - 7 Oct 2017 15:30
After the iPhone X, iPhone 8 and ARKit launches, it’s clearer than ever that Apple owns the four waves of augmented reality. But Google’s launch of ARCore has the startup CEOs, corporates and VCs Digi-Capital works w...
Brunt Engine Smart Blind Motor
The Gadget Flow - 7 Oct 2017 15:00
Up the ante in your smart home with the Brunt Engine Smart Blind Motor. This unique device turns your unsmart systems into ultra intelligent and automated devices. The Brunt Engine attaches to the cable on your manual bl...
Is Sci-Fi a Religious Experience? Adam Savage Thinks So
Wired - 7 Oct 2017 15:00
The one-time 'MythBusters' host has some ideas about just how transcendental science fiction can be.
I Wore Google's 'Smart' Jacket of the Mediocre Future
Gizmodo - 7 Oct 2017 15:00
I sat on the subway, gently petting my denim jacket to skip songs on Spotify, wondering--is this the future? To which I say, I really hope a dongle in my jacket isn't the future. It's certainly not the one we were promis...
Apple's Face ID Turns Android Makers Away From Under-Screen Fingerprint Recognition
Mac Rumors - 7 Oct 2017 14:04
With its iPhone X debut and the introduction of Face ID, Apple has now tilted interest in the mobile industry away from under-display fingerprint recognition towards camera-based 3D sensing technologies as the ideal user...
Tokyo's massive new Gundam robot statue blew our minds - CNET
CNET - 7 Oct 2017 14:00
We made the pilgrimage to Daiba in Tokyo, Japan to check out the new, 1:1-scale Gundam, and it's a remarkable thing.
Space Photos: On Mars, Clues About the Origin of Life
Wired - 7 Oct 2017 13:00
Volcanic activity in standing water could have provided conditions for early life.