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How to use Excel's conditional formatting to compare lists
TechRepublic - 22 Mar 2018 16:03
Whether you're comparing a single list or several, Excel's conditional formatting can get the job done.
Google reportedly planning blockchain-based services - CNET
CNET - 22 Mar 2018 01:59
The hotly hyped technology, which has the potential to rewrite the rules of commerce, could become part of Google's cloud computing service, Bloomberg reports.
Apple Watch can detect abnormal heart rhythms with a 97% accuracy rate
BGR - 22 Mar 2018 04:30
One of the more interesting aspects of the Apple Watch is that the marketing narrative around it has completely changed. When it first launched, the Apple Watch was positioned as something of a stylish fashion accessory ...
This funky helmet makes brain-scanning more comfortable
Engadget - 22 Mar 2018 09:01
See that helmet in the photo up there? That's not a prop for a new sci-fi/horror flick -- it's a magnetoencephalography (MEG) helmet that can scan the brain and map its activity. MEG machines are used to look for patholo...
Bacteria may promote pancreatic cancer by suppressing the immune system
EurekAlert! - 22 Mar 2018 06:00
(American Association for Cancer Research) Bacterial load was significantly higher in pancreatic tumor samples from patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma compared with pancreatic tissue from normal individuals, ...
Facebook CEO 'open' to congressional testimony, regulation
NBC News - 22 Mar 2018 05:17
Six days after news of Cambridge Analytica's data harvesting broke, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is breaking his silence.
Stephen Hawking's ashes to rest near graves of Newton, Darwin - CNET
CNET - 22 Mar 2018 04:07
A service of celebration for the late theoretical physicist will be celebrated at Westminster Abbey later this year.
What Would Regulating Facebook Look Like?
Wired - 22 Mar 2018 03:55
In an interview with WIRED, Mark Zuckerberg seemed to accept the idea of some US regulation. Other countries could provide the blueprint.
Tempe Police Release Footage of Fatal Uber Self-Driving Car Accident
Motherboard - 22 Mar 2018 03:02
Dashboard camera footage of this weekend's Uber self-driving car accident was released by Tempe police.
Giant scissors are your controller in this quirky first-person action game
Engadget - 22 Mar 2018 01:39
There's this small world inside GDC 2018 called Alt.Ctrl.GDC, where you'll find a booth full of quirky games that incorporate physical objects into their story. With Scissors the that than (the latter part pronounced "da...
Senate approves controversial online sex trafficking bill - CNET
CNET - 22 Mar 2018 01:15
Bill is intended is to curb online sex trafficking by holding website operators more accountable for their users' activities.
The Best Security Camera for Most People
Gizmodo - 22 Mar 2018 19:49
Now that the world is so full of uncertainty, you might consider buying a wireless security camera. They're cheaper and easier-to-use than ever, and some even have mind-bending features like facial recognition. There are...
Fujifilm X-H1 Firmware Update To Address Launch Bugs Coming By End Of Next Week
The Phoblographer - 22 Mar 2018 18:00
Fujifilm launched their X-H1, now the top camera in their X-Series line, back at the beginning of the month following a mid-February announcement. Among many things, the camera was touted for its significant upgrades in ...
Chrome declares war on noisy autoplay videos
Slash Gear - 22 Mar 2018 16:52
Google is about to crack down on auto-playing video with audio, with the upcoming release of its Chrome browser taking a strict hand to noisy sites. Chrome 66 is currently in beta for those who want an early taste of wha...
Astronomer Announces He Has Discovered ... Mars
SPACE.com - 22 Mar 2018 16:51Huawei may be developing a 'blockchain smartphone'
Engadget - 22 Mar 2018 16:47
Huawei Technologies is reportedly considering developing a mobile phone using Sirin Labs' operating system. The phone would be cable of running blockchain applications alongside Android. According to Bloomberg, the talks...
MIT built a robot fish that can explore coral reefs in the name of science
BGR - 22 Mar 2018 16:43
Coral reefs are in big trouble. A combination of climate change and humanity's inability to clean up after itself has devastated a huge amount of reef coverage, which also happens to be the habitat of many fish and other...
New robotic arm that could service satellites or pick apples developed
Phys.org - 22 Mar 2018 16:19
An innovative new type of robotic arm that could be useful in outer space or in the orchards has been developed by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers.
Vivaldi and DuckDuckGo join forces to keep search habits private
Digital Trends - 22 Mar 2018 16:15
You now have a private search option to go with your browser's private mode, thanks to a collaboration between Vivaldi and DuckDuckGo that ensures that both browsing and search information remains private. The post Vival...
This electric car has 3 wheels and costs $10,000
Mashable - 22 Mar 2018 16:13Researchers find leaky apps that put privacy at risk
Phys.org - 22 Mar 2018 16:06
A bug in Facebook's advertising platform made it possible for potential hackers to uncover users' phone numbers, according to a paper presented by Northeastern associate professor Alan Mislove at the the Federal Trade Co...
Good lord, Android phone makers refuse to stop
BGR - 22 Mar 2018 16:03
Last week, I penned a quick opinion piece about how embarrassing it is that in 2018, Android vendors are still willing to copy Apple's iPhone designs so blatantly. It was titled "Good lord, Android phone makers, please j...