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YouTube Says It Has No Plans to Ban Alex Jones
Motherboard - 4 Mar 2018 07:08
Just don't take Alex Jones at his word.
Making a Spectacle: Snap may be releasing two new versions of its smart glasses
Digital Trends - 4 Mar 2018 00:27
Snap was left with hundreds of thousands of unsold Spectacles last year. Despite this, the company is reportedly releasing two new versions of the smart eyewear. The post Making a Spectacle: Snap may be releasing two new...
Silicon Valley's Season Five Trailer Has a Hidden Message for All You Nerds Out There
Gizmodo - 4 Mar 2018 00:15
The fifth season of hit HBO show Silicon Valley is coming out in late March, though we've already gotten a trailer filled with temp engineers, urinating dogs and what appears to be a complete and total crisis of faith in...
Scotland's floating wind farm is showing how powerful offshore wind can be
Ars Technica - 4 Mar 2018 16:00
The turbines withstood some serious gusts.
Amazon just kicked off a huge sale with discounts on 10 different Kindles and accessory bundles
BGR - 4 Mar 2018 15:30
March is National Reading Month! It's a terrific initiative all around, but there's one thing in particular that we especially love about National Reading Month: big sales on Amazon Kindles! This year, Amazon is offering...
Apple may finally debut a cheaper MacBook Air this spring
Slash Gear - 4 Mar 2018 15:00
The ultra-thin, ultra-light MacBook Air has been one of Apple’s most ignored products over the last several years, with the company instead focusing on MacBook Pro updates and the newer 12-inch MacBook. The MacBook Air...
Electrolux suspends $250 million U.S. investment after steel tariff announcement
Digital Trends - 4 Mar 2018 14:52
Appliance maker Electrolux has put their plans on hold for a quarter-billion-dollar investment in a U.S. manufacturing plant after the surprise announcement of steep tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. The post Elect...
NASA and the Oscars Share a Golden Space Tech Link
SPACE.com - 4 Mar 2018 14:30Apple employees at $5B glass spaceship campus are walking into walls
CBSNews - 4 Mar 2018 05:07
A Cupertino building inspector told CBS San Francisco that Apple has addressed the issue by sticking small white markers on the glass panes
Apple expected to release a cheaper MacBook Air this year
Mashable - 4 Mar 2018 23:19Testing a Ducati motorcycle with a Velomacchi gear pack
Digital Trends - 4 Mar 2018 23:15
What better way to escape than with two wheels beneath you and all your gear on your back? The post Testing a Ducati motorcycle with a Velomacchi gear pack appeared first on Digital Trends.
Worth the wait: All the best features arriving in this year's flagship phones
Digital Trends - 4 Mar 2018 23:15
The flagship phones of tomorrow have already started to hit store shelves, bringing with them a slew of new features. Here are a few of our favorites, each of which you can expect to see on an array of phones in the comi...
Senators Press Administration for ISS Transition Plan
SPACE.com - 4 Mar 2018 14:35Cable-free charging in the car? Yes, it's possible.
Mashable - 4 Mar 2018 12:27Porsche starts work on flying passenger drones
Engadget - 4 Mar 2018 05:03
You might have to cross another item off of the list of things you never thought Porsche would do. Automobilwoche has claimed that Porsche is developing passenger drones, and is close to showing off its first design sket...
Apple might offer lower-cost MacBook Air in spring
Engadget - 4 Mar 2018 03:32
Apple has left the MacBook Air mostly untouched for years, including its price. Ever since the 11-inch model disappeared in 2016, you've been looking at $999 or more for Apple's 'starter' laptop -- a tough sell given the...
Can an algorithm be racist? Spotting systemic oppression in the age of Google
Digital Trends - 4 Mar 2018 03:15
A new book titled Algorithms of Oppression argues that the algorithms which dominate our lives can be racist and harmful to minorities. Here's how the author suggests we change that. The post Can an algorithm be racist? ...
Google may launch Android P's developer preview in mid-March
Engadget - 4 Mar 2018 01:59FIFA rulemakers approve the use of video referees
Engadget - 4 Mar 2018 00:31
Like it or not, video assistant referees are about to become a mainstay of the beautiful game. The International Football Association Board, which sets rules for FIFA as well as UK associations, has unanimously approved ...
Microsoft is optimizing Skype for low-end Android phones
The Verge - 4 Mar 2018 23:27
Microsoft is rolling out an updated version of Skype for Android, one that's optimized for devices running older versions of the OS, providing better audio and video quality for lower-end devices. The new update will opt...
The world's first floating wind farm has already exceeded expectations
Digital Trends - 4 Mar 2018 23:15
A Norwegian company has flipped the switch on a floating wind farm in the North Sea, and the results have already surpassed projections. The ambitious project could signal a new future in renewable energy. The post The w...
Girl Scouts fight cybercrime with new cybersecurity badge
NBC News - 4 Mar 2018 23:09
If you thought being a Girl Scout was all camping, crafting, and cooking, think again.