Technology News
Your College's Recommended Student Loan Payment Option Could Put You Even Further in Debt
Life Hacker - 8 May 2018 17:00
Student loan repayment options pushed by colleges could be doubling or even tripling the amount borrowers owe, according to a report from CNBC.
Hudson Automatic Vintage Inspired Dive Watch
The Gadget Flow - 8 May 2018 15:03
Elegantly display the time with the Hudson Automatic Vintage Inspired Dive Watch. Aside from its powerful appearance, this watch also comes with a variety of impressive technical features. The 316L stainless steel casing...
NASA nuclear power system test in Nevada desert was a success
Slash Gear - 8 May 2018 03:39
In January, it was announced that NASA had teamed up with the US Department of Energy to test a nuclear power system called the Kilopower project. The test was set to be conducted in the Nevada desert, where researchers ...
Top Tech Companies Head to White House to Talk AI, Fending off the Apocalypse
Gizmodo - 8 May 2018 17:20
It's almost been a year since the White House held its last big tech summit. On Thursday, it will reportedly host representatives from 38 of the biggest companies in the US to discuss the future of artificial intelligenc...
I don't think I can live with Apple's upcoming iPhone X Plus
BGR - 8 May 2018 17:04
Ever since 2014 when Apple finally relented and gave iPhone users the bigger screens they had been clamoring for, I've been waiting for mobile tech to progress to a place where the perfect phone size is finally possible....
Four MIT graduates opened a restaurant with a fully functional robotic kitchen
Mashable - 8 May 2018 16:57Here's what might happen when the Sun finally bites the cosmic dust
BGR - 8 May 2018 16:43
You don't need me to tell you that the Sun is pretty important to all of us. Without it, we wouldn't be here, but it won't be around forever. Scientists predict that the Sun will begin dying in around 10 billion years fr...
Equifax Now Says Over 56,000 Driver's Licenses, Passports, and Other IDs Were Stolen, Too
Gizmodo - 8 May 2018 16:37
Credit-reporting agency Equifax has revealed new details this week about the personal data of customers exposed in last year's data breach.
Twitter is testing secret, encrypted direct messaging
Mashable - 8 May 2018 05:24Bitcoin Sees Wall Street Warm to Trading Virtual Currency
The New York Times - 8 May 2018 02:56
Following Goldman Sachs's moves to begin trading Bitcoin, the New York Stock Exchange's parent company is said to be in talks to open a virtual currency exchange.
Is Airbnb why your rent got hiked? NYC says yes, leading to bitter dispute
USA Today - 8 May 2018 01:57Synchronizing Cochlear Signals Stimulates Brain to 'Hear' in Stereo
Neuroscience News - 8 May 2018 21:45
A new technique synchronizes cochlear signals in those with implants, stimulating the brain in a way that is similar to hearing people. This can allow those with cochlear implants to hear in stereo.
Instagram makes it easier for businesses to answer your DMs
Engadget - 8 May 2018 21:36
It's a big deal that Instagram now lets you make some orders without leaving the app, but what if you have questions? You're covered there, too. Instagram is trotting out direct messaging tools that help shops answer mes...
Google Research becomes Google AI as machine learning obsession grows
Slash Gear - 8 May 2018 17:18
A company as big as Google has the resources to focus on a lot of different endeavors, but for Google, AI is quickly becoming one of the biggest. In addition to things like Search and Android, we’ve seen AI become a bi...
Facebook will block foreign ads on Ireland's abortion referendum
Engadget - 8 May 2018 17:09
Facebook has been increasingly stringent about verifying the sources of political ads in its bid to prevent foreign interference, and that's evident in its approach to Ireland. The social network is now refusing any fore...
Microsoft Store's Revenue Sharing With Developers Will Soon Significantly Undercut Apple and Google
Mac Rumors - 8 May 2018 17:02
Microsoft on Tuesday announced changes to its revenue sharing model with developers that will significantly undercut Apple and Google. Starting later this year, the company says developers will receive 95 percent of the ...
Will Europe's Looming Tech Rules Prove to Be a Template for the World?
Singularity Hub - 8 May 2018 17:00
There was a time when people bought most of the software on their computer, but this is, of course, now ancient history. Some software you still buy, but much of today's most-used software is free. No one buys browsers o...
Some pandas are losing their black eye patches
Fox News - 8 May 2018 17:00
A dozen pandas at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding appear to be losing their distinctive black eye patches.
'World of Warcraft' DDoS attacker gets a year in prison, nearly $30,000 fine
Digital Trends - 8 May 2018 16:59
A disgruntled World of Warcraft player who engaged in DDoS attacks against the game's European servers has been sentenced to a year in prison, the Justice Department has announced. The post ‘World of Warcraft’ DDoS a...
Equifax's data breach by the numbers: The full breakdown - CNET
CNET - 8 May 2018 16:55
The credit-monitoring giant reveals exactly how much information was exposed in a massive data breach in 2017 that affected more than half of Americans.
Samsung Galaxy S9 launches in gorgeous Burgundy Red color
Android Central - 8 May 2018 16:48
Just like last year, it's only available in one market right now. The Galaxy S9 is one of the most stunning phones of 2018, and along with its slim bezels and curved display, Samsung offers it in a variety of colors. Ava...