Technology News
Science has a solution for that constant ringing in your ear
Engadget - 4 Jan 2018 16:02
Apparently, around 2 million Americans can't work because of tinnitus, and it's also the most common service-connected disability in veterans. The condition doesn't have a cure yet, but those suffering from it might not ...
Google reveals CPU security flaw Meltdown and Spectre details
Slash Gear - 4 Jan 2018 01:03
Google has revealed its Project Zero findings on the “speculative execution” security flaws that have sent processor-makers into a tailspin today. The issue – which had initially been circulating as an Intel proces...
Remove the Pedals When Teaching Kids to Ride a Bike
Life Hacker - 4 Jan 2018 18:00
The traditional method of teaching children how to ride a bike is to wait until they've mastered the art of cruising with training wheels, and then suddenly strip that sense of security away while Mom grabs the camcorder...
Advanced multi-junction solar cells deliver high efficiency, reduced costs for space
Phys.org - 4 Jan 2018 13:48
Experts at the Air Force Research Laboratory continue to expand the scope of their technological expertise, rising above the Earth's surface to meet the power needs of next generation military spacecraft.
The Wait: A beautiful ode to patience and wildlife photography
DP Review - 4 Jan 2018 19:52
Michel D'Oultremont is one of the brightest rising stars in the world of wildlife photography, and that's not just our opinion--at just 22-years-old, he was named 'Rising Star' by the Wildlife Photographer of the Year co...
Why Aren't My Vitamin D Supplements Raising My Vitamin D Levels?
FiveThirtyEight - 4 Jan 2018 17:36
For most of my adult life, I've been diagnosed with vitamin D deficiency. I take a vitamin D supplement every morning, yet I still never seem to have enough vitamin D. So what gives? This frustration led me to want to be...
One of the Best Midrange Phones Is Even Better in White
Gizmodo - 4 Jan 2018 17:00
Just in time for the eastern seafront to get assaulted with a bomb cyclone carrying blasts of snow and freezing temps, OnePlus has released a frosty new color variant of the 5T.
Former Google self-driving wiz will help Volkswagen and Hyundai build fully autonomous cars
The Verge - 4 Jan 2018 13:00
Volkswagen Group and Hyundai are making a push towards fully autonomous vehicles, thanks to respective deals struck with Aurora Innovations -- the company started by former Google self-driving car guru Chris Urmson. The ...
Crypto-Miner Botnet Spreads over SSH
SecurityWeek - 4 Jan 2018 16:29
A recently discovered Linux crypto-miner botnet spreading over the SSH protocol is based on the Python scripting language, which makes it difficult to detect, F5 Networks has discovered.
Apple Acquires Buddybuild Startup To Make Things Easier For iOS Developers
Tech Times - 4 Jan 2018 05:17
Apple acquired Canadian startup Buddybuild and it will integrate the entire team into its Xcode division. Buddybuild's Android app development tools will be discontinued soon.
What We Know So Far About Meltdown and Spectre, the Devastating Vulnerabilities in Modern CPUs
Gizmodo - 4 Jan 2018 04:50
This week, news of massive security vulnerabilities afflicting every modern model of Intel processor went public, even as developers for practically every major platform frantically rushed to roll out fixes. Much more in...
Homeland Security breach exposes data on 240,000 employees - CNET
CNET - 4 Jan 2018 04:20
Personally identifiable information was discovered in the possession of a former department employee.
After a quiet year, is Microsoft ready to wake up, or settle down?
Digital Trends - 4 Jan 2018 02:04
Microsoft took a breather in 2017, shoring up the Surface line, fleshing out Windows 10, and finally bringing Windows Mixed Reality to market. But with everything it's working on, 2018 could be its biggest year since 201...
How to get your phone back on when it dies in the cold
USA Today - 4 Jan 2018 21:51
If your phone dies in the cold, you've probably noticed that your phone can restart once you’re back inside. But if you need it sooner than that, there's a simple fix. Buzz60's Josh King (@abridgetoland) has more. ...
Microsoft announces pre-order details for its Cortana-enabled thermostat
Mashable - 4 Jan 2018 19:46All the Ways Your Smartphone and Its Apps Can Track You
Gizmodo - 4 Jan 2018 19:27
The little pocket supercomputers we all constantly carry around with us aren't just supplying us with useful information, they're also collecting a host of data on us and our habits, all of the time. Here's a guide to wh...
Resurrect your DVD collection with help from this external reader that's on sale
Mashable - 4 Jan 2018 18:46Andromeda Botnet to Die Slow, Painful Death After Takedown
SecurityWeek - 4 Jan 2018 18:34
Following a takedown operation in early December 2017, the Andromeda botnet is expected to slowly disappear from the threat landscape, ESET says.
How to Photograph a Stealth Bomber Over a Stadium... From Above
PetaPixel - 4 Jan 2018 18:27Roombas Will Be Receiving New Feature To Make Wi-Fi Maps Of Homes
Tech Times - 4 Jan 2018 17:06
Roombas already make a floor plan of your home as new update will add a different capability to the floor cleaning device. The new feature will allow Roombas to make Wi-Fi maps of homes.
Apple Store Chicago Winter Problem Caused By Software Issue, Not Design Flaw
Tech Times - 4 Jan 2018 17:03
The winter problems of Apple Store Chicago were thought to be the result of a design flaw. Apple, however, explained that the icicles forming along the edges of the Apple Store's roof was due to a software issue.
TiVo's Next-Gen Platform aims to help cable TV providers stream to Apple TV, iPhone, iPad
AppleInsider - 4 Jan 2018 17:02
TiVo has revealed a plan to make it as easy as possible for viewers to watch the programming they want, with the announced "Next-Gen Platform" claimed to help provide cable and streaming service providers device and oper...