Technology News
Rumors that the Galaxy S9 will copy the iPhone X just picked up steam
BGR - 9 Nov 2017 01:47
Remember all those rumors saying that the iPhone X -- iPhone 8, as it was called back then -- would come with a fingerprint sensor under the display? It turns out Apple never had such intentions to begin with, as it chan...
Show off the insides of your iPhone X with these clever iFixit wallpapers
The Loop - 9 Nov 2017 17:06
Here's what one of the images looks like in place: You can pick them up here (they're free). Click to the page, then click on an image to get to the high res version.∞ Read this on The Loop
Eero adds 1Password and VPN protection to its premium subscription service
The Verge - 9 Nov 2017 17:00
Smart router Eero is adding more deals to its premium Eero Plus security service, including subscriptions to encrypt.me, Malwarebytes, and 1Password. The total bundle will be included in Eero Plus' $99 per year ($9.99 pe...
Hydrogen-powered trains to run on German rails from 2021
ABC News - 9 Nov 2017 15:41
Commuters in northern Germany will be able to travel on the world's first hydrogen-powered trains in four years' time
mobfun 3-Coil Wireless Charging Pad
The Gadget Flow - 9 Nov 2017 15:00
Charge up all of your devices at once with the mobfun 3-Coil Wireless Charging Pad. This simple yet intuitive device offers three different spots to drop your Qi-enabled device. By resting on top, the mobfun Charging Pad...
Apple offered to help FBI unlock Texas shooter's phone
Engadget - 9 Nov 2017 05:52
FBI special agent Christopher Combs complained how the agency couldn't get into the Texas shooter's phone during a press conference. Turns out all they had to do was ask Apple for help. In a statement the tech titan has ...
California Marijuana Tax May Drive Up Prices By 70 Percent
Tech Times - 9 Nov 2017 05:07
California's cannabis industry is already facing challenges before sales begin in January. Legalizing pot resulted in a bevy of taxes that may force prices to rise by 70 percent.
Report claims ecommerce sites are hijacking visitor CPUs to mine digital coins
Digital Trends - 9 Nov 2017 03:01
A report claims that more than 2,400 legitimate ecommerce websites are running CoinHive software in the background while visitors shop. Most are believed to be "infected" due to outdated software with known vulnerabiliti...
Former Yahoo, Equifax CEOs subpoenaed over data breaches
USA Today - 9 Nov 2017 01:30
The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee grilled tech giants like Yahoo and Equifax over the recent data breaches.
Hulu will be the first streaming service available on Nintendo Switch
BGR - 9 Nov 2017 17:08
In its weekly email newsletter highlighting upcoming releases, Nintendo revealed that Hulu will be the first streaming service to hit the Switch, and it will be available within the next week. Nintendo has stated on mult...
Super-resolution photoacoustic imaging could allow scientists to watch blood vessels with improved resolution
Phys.org - 9 Nov 2017 17:00
Researchers have reported an approach to photoacoustic imaging that offers vastly improved resolution, setting the stage for detailed in vivo imaging of deep tissue. The technique is based on computational improvements, ...
Nuclear Energy Programs Rarely Lead to Nuclear Weapons
Motherboard - 9 Nov 2017 17:00
Policy experts and heads of states have wrung their hands about the weaponization of nuclear energy programs for decades.
Former Facebook President Admits It's 'Exploiting a Vulnerability in Human Psychology'
Gizmodo - 9 Nov 2017 16:42
Sean Parker, the visionary techno-elf who cofounded Napster and served as Facebook's first president, seems to have some regrets about building the social behemoth that's taken over our world, telling an audience this we...
Mobile-app errors expose data on 180 million phones: security firm
Reuters - 9 Nov 2017 16:36
(Reuters) - Up to 180 million smart phone owners are at risk of having some of their text messages and calls intercepted by hackers because of a simple coding error in at least 685 mobile apps, cyber-security firm Apptho...
This Guy Hacked Together a Glove That Makes Time Appear to Slow Down
Gizmodo - 9 Nov 2017 16:18
We could all probably use a little more time in our days, whether it's to get some extra work done, spend some quality time with the family, or in the case of YouTube's MadGyver, to engineer and build a special glove tha...
Facebook Marketplace can help you find a new place to rent
Engadget - 9 Nov 2017 16:00
Facebook is rapidly expanding its offerings in its Marketplace section, pulling oft-searched items like used cars into its Craigslist competitor. Now the company is bringing housing rentals from Apartment List and Zumper...
Steven Soderbergh on Virtual Reality, iPhone Filmmaking, and Harvey Weinstein
Wired - 9 Nov 2017 16:00
The filmmaker has a new project out, but it's far from the only thing on his mind right now.
Research says Snapchat use with influencers down 33 percent
ZDNet - 9 Nov 2017 15:50
Influencers have changed their posting habits on Instagram and are moving away from Snapchat according to a new report.
Tesla buys automation company to mitigate production delays
Engadget - 9 Nov 2017 15:46
Tesla is buying private machining company Perbix, possibly in a bid to mitigate the woes the car manufacturer announced last week, when it blamed a $619 million quarterly loss on production "bottlenecks". Perbix has been...
The long wait for a 1,000MPH car
Engadget - 9 Nov 2017 15:00
On October 28th, Bloodhound's EJ200 jet engine roared to life. The needle-shaped car sped down a closed-off airstrip in Newquay, England, as 3,500 people looked on. At first, a cone of flame could be seen at the back of ...
Prehistoric Mammals Wouldn't Have Messed with This Huge Otter
Live Science - 9 Nov 2017 14:26Queen's researcher uses monitoring device to understand feeding of high-risk newborns
EurekAlert! - 9 Nov 2017 07:00
(Queen's University) High-risk newborn infants in intensive care at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) will be the first in Canada to be monitored and evaluated for their feeding skills in a novel research initiative...