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Scientists create unpowered 3D-printed objects that can communicate via Wi-Fi
Digital Trends - 10 Dec 2017 00:02
Using only mechanical elements like gears and springs, researchers have devised a way for unpowered plastic objects to communicate with your Wi-Fi network, opening the door to new possible applications. The post Scientis...
Tiny Space-Debris Detector Will Fly to Station This Week
SPACE.com - 10 Dec 2017 15:1716 different Amazon devices just went on sale, including Kindles, Echo speakers, and the new Fire TV
BGR - 10 Dec 2017 17:18
With the holidays just around the corner, Amazon is stepping up its efforts to ensure that its popular product lines are on shoppers' collective radar. Of course, there's no better way to do that than by slashing prices ...
Blue Origin preparing to resume test flights from West Texas
Space News - 10 Dec 2017 03:20
An airspace closure notice published by the Federal Aviation Administration Dec. 9 suggests Blue Origin is preparing to resume test flights of its New Shepard suborbital vehicle after a hiatus of more than a year. SpaceN...
Net Neutrality isn't the only thing the current FCC is screwing up
TechCrunch - 10 Dec 2017 03:00
Lost amid the furor over the Federal Communications Commission’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad decision to reverse net neutrality regulations is another, equally awful ,decision on a program to provide subsidie...
This camera app requires users to wait three days for pictures to 'develop'
Digital Trends - 10 Dec 2017 01:55
Have you ever taken a bunch of pictures and thought "I really wish I could wait a few days before looking at these?" Probably not, but the Gudak app has become a major hit by doing just that. The post This camera app req...
Watch Colin Furze build a life-size TIE Silencer from Star Wars: The Last Jedi
The Verge - 10 Dec 2017 23:57
Over the years, British inventor and YouTube vlogger Colin Furze has built a variety of madcap inventions, ranging from a microwave you can play a video game on, a working hoverbike, and a fireworks-proof Iron Man suit. ...
How to set up multiple monitors for PC gaming
Digital Trends - 10 Dec 2017 16:15
Find out how to set up multiple monitors for your gaming center! Today's GPUs support multi-screen gaming if you have the right models: We'll show you everything you need to know. The post How to set up multiple monitors...
Bitcoin futures launch sparks excitement, warnings
Phys.org - 10 Dec 2017 15:30
Bitcoin will make its debut on a major exchange Sunday, a landmark for the cryptocurrency that has generated enthusiasm among some investors and more than a little anxiety from others.
Tech titans ramp up tools to win over children
Phys.org - 10 Dec 2017 15:29
From smartphone messaging tailored for tikes to computers for classrooms, technology titans are weaving their way into childhoods to form lifelong bonds, raising hackles of advocacy groups.
When Waze Won't Help, Palestinians Make Their Own Open Source Maps
Wired - 10 Dec 2017 15:00
In a place and conflict where "facts on the ground" are endlessly contested, having access to good navigation maps and apps is more than a matter of getting there.
The Labs That Forge Distant Planets Here on Earth
Scientific American - 10 Dec 2017 15:00
High-pressure experiments explore what it might take to make exoplanets habitable --
Amazon Just Launched Its Final Wave of Device Deals, and Some Are Better Than Black Friday
Gizmodo - 10 Dec 2017 14:52
We thought Amazon was just about done with discounts on their own gadgets for the year, but a bunch of new deals launched this morning, some of which are actually better than Black Friday.
Supermassive Black Holes Are Trillions Of Times Bigger Than Earth
IBTimes - 10 Dec 2017 13:20
Lurking at the center of the Milky Way galaxy is the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A*, a monstrous clump of matter so dense that the pull of its gravity overpowers anything that comes near it, including light itsel...
Would you trade your privacy for a car? You might have that choice in the future
Digital Trends - 10 Dec 2017 13:15
We're all used to the tech business model that gives us 'free' access to services in exchange for our data. But could that same trade be applied to other aspects of our life, too? Welcome to the zero-dollar future. The p...
Tracking how multiple myeloma evolves by sequencing DNA in the blood
EurekAlert! - 10 Dec 2017 07:00
(Dana-Farber Cancer Institute) Although people with multiple myeloma usually respond well to treatment, the blood cancer generally keeps coming back. Following genetic changes in how the disease evolves over time will he...
Apple opens larger, relocated store in Raleigh's Crabtree Valley Mall
AppleInsider - 10 Dec 2017 05:54
Apple on Saturday held a grand opening for a newly relocated retail store in Raleigh, N.C.'s Crabtree Valley Mall, replacing an outlet that first opened more than ten years ago.
CRISPR Without Scissors: Modified Gene Editing Tool Can Edit DNA Without Cutting It
Tech Times - 10 Dec 2017 05:05
A CRISPR system that lacks scissors to cut DNA strands can change the gene's behavior without making direct modifications on the DNA. How does this modified gene editing tool work?
Google Maps will wake you up when you need to get off the bus
Engadget - 10 Dec 2017 03:33
Google Maps will make taking the train or the bus in places you're visiting a lot less stressful: according to TechCrunch, the app will soon guide you through every step of a mass transit ride, including telling you when...
You can now let a prospective buyer know that you accept Bitcoin on Craigstlist
The Verge - 10 Dec 2017 00:10
Next time you have something to sell on Craigslist, you can let your prospective buyers know that they can pay using Bitcoin or another cryptocurrencies. Blockexplorer News spotted the feature (via Engadget and Business ...
'Super Meat Boy Forever' hands-on preview
Digital Trends - 10 Dec 2017 23:56
"Super Meat Boy Forever" is as tough as the original, with smart design choices that reduce the sting of dying of every five seconds. The post ‘Super Meat Boy Forever’ hands-on preview appeared first on Digital Trend...
PUBG for Xbox: Here's the official gamepad controls - CNET
CNET - 10 Dec 2017 23:55
These are some of the most complicated console controls ever.