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Rare 'super blood blue moon' visible on Jan 31
Phys.org - 28 Jan 2018 23:17
A cosmic event not seen in 36 years--a rare "super blood blue moon"--may be glimpsed January 31 in parts of western North America, Asia, the Middle East, Russia and Australia.
Coincheck loses $400 million in massive cryptocurrency heist
Engadget - 28 Jan 2018 06:10
Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck just made history, and not in a good way. It has lost around $534 million worth of NEM tokens, one of the lesser-known cryptocurrencies, after its network was hacked on Janua...
Elon Musk's Boring Company is selling a flamethrower
Engadget - 28 Jan 2018 04:35
No, we're not kidding. After weeks of teases, Elon Musk has confirmed that The Boring Company is selling... a flamethrower. That's right, the same company digging traffic-skipping tunnels is now offering a weapon. Plunk ...
Radinn G2X Electric Jetboard
The Gadget Flow - 28 Jan 2018 16:00
Experience high-speed fun on open water without the hassle with the Radinn G2X Electric Jetboard. Simply grab your G2X and take it on the water to experience this innovate sport that doesn’t require waves, wind or even...
Why this artist taught herself how to build augmented reality creations
Mashable - 28 Jan 2018 16:00'Halal' internet means more control in Iran after unrest
ABC News - 28 Jan 2018 15:49
In Iran, a government push for a 'halal' internet means more control after protests
Portable DNA Sequencer Searches for Life in Extraterrestrial-Like Conditions
SPACE.com - 28 Jan 2018 15:32Yes, There *Is* Gravity in Space
Wired - 28 Jan 2018 15:00
Movies and TV shows often assume that no air = no gravity. Here's the way it actually works.
Don't Make Artificial Intelligence Artificially Stupid in the Name of Transparency
Wired - 28 Jan 2018 14:00
Opinion: A democracy shouldn't leave it to companies to figure out the ethics of artificial intelligence.
Brain Workout: Aerobic Exercise May Help Delay, Improve Symptoms Of Alzheimer's Disease
Tech Times - 28 Jan 2018 04:24
Exercise has long been prescribed to improve the brain health of older adults. Now, researchers have found that aerobic exercise is the best to delay Alzheimer's disease or improve its symptoms.
Apple's first HomePod ads urge customers to 'order now'
AppleInsider - 28 Jan 2018 03:55
Apple Kicked off promotional efforts for its new HomePod on Saturday with four short ads showing off the smart speaker's svelte chassis and unique LCD control panel.
ATM makers warn of 'jackpotting' hacks on U.S. machines
Reuters - 28 Jan 2018 02:07
(Reuters) - Diebold Nixdorf Inc and NCR Corp, two of the world's largest ATM makers, have warned that cyber criminals are targeting U.S. cash machines with tools that force them to spit out cash in hacking schemes known ...
The Rocket Lab founder just launched a giant disco ball into orbit
Digital Trends - 28 Jan 2018 02:02
Space sculpture or space junk? Art is in the eye of the beholder, as Rocket Lab founder Peter Beck just launched a giant mirrored ball into orbit that will spin and reflect sunlight down to Earth as it passes overhead. T...
Elon Musk wants to launch giant SpaceX Mars rocket Feb. 6 - CNET
CNET - 28 Jan 2018 01:01
The historic flight of the Falcon Heavy slipped from January. Mars awaits.
Explore The Space Between Script and Screen With This Comparison From Inside Out
Gizmodo - 28 Jan 2018 01:00
Much the way emotions live inside every person, a script lives inside every movie, helping shape it, direct it, give it life. Scripts form a superstructure around which films are built. But the execution of a scene can d...
An amateur astronomer just discovered a long-lost NASA zombie satellite
Digital Trends - 28 Jan 2018 00:54
While searching for transmissions from spy satellites in orbit, amateur radio astronomer Scott Tilley discovered signals from a NASA satellite called IMAGE that was thought to have been lost more than a decade ago. The p...
HQ Trivia Eliminates $20 Minimum to Cash Out Winnings
Mac Rumors - 28 Jan 2018 00:39
HQ Trivia on Friday announced that it has dropped its $20 minimum balance requirement for players to cash out their winnings via PayPal. The change is welcomed since HQ's standard prize amount, now up to $2,500, is often...
Microsoft Band 3 prototype reveals the wearable that might have been
Engadget - 28 Jan 2018 00:03
When Microsoft killed its Band wearables, a leak emerged of what was believed to be the cancelled third-generation model. Well, it's real -- and it says a lot about what Microsoft was thinking before it pulled the plug. ...
SpaceX is planning to launch its Falcon Heavy rocket on February 6th
The Verge - 28 Jan 2018 00:01
Just days after SpaceX performed a successful static fire of its Falcon Heavy rocket, Elon Musk says that the company is planning to launch the rocket for the first time on Tuesday, February 6th from Cape Kennedy in Flor...
National space defense center moved to full-time status
Space News - 28 Jan 2018 23:57
Air Force Space Command's Gen. Raymond: "We have officially transitioned the national space defense center from an experiment to a functioning 24/7/365 operations center." SpaceNews.com
Elton John announces his retirement tour with an amazing kaleidoscopic VR video
Digital Trends - 28 Jan 2018 23:56
Elton John, the original Rocket Man, revealed plans for his three-year Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour with a spectacular virtual reality experience that showcases the flamboyant and iconic rock star's decades-long caree...
Elon Musk Would Like to Sell You a Flamethrower
Gizmodo - 28 Jan 2018 23:45
Do you have $500 lying around and want to spend it on something that will, inevitably, lead to a much costlier disaster? Elon Musk has you covered.