Technology News
iPhone might make three lenses a thing next year
Slash Gear - 29 May 2018 04:38
Some say Apple is a trend setter while others will point out how there are times when it was the one chasing after others. This new rumor might put it again in the latter position but Apple always has a knack for coming ...
NASA astronaut reveals how complicated it is to poop in space
BGR - 29 May 2018 17:21
Spending a few months aboard the International Space Station is a privilege that only a tiny fraction of people will ever experience. We can only imagine how thrilling it must be to spend your days falling around the Ear...
Checking the global pulse for electric vehicles
Phys.org - 29 May 2018 17:03
A team of academic researchers is seeking clarity on predictive plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) models. An examination of more than three dozen studies is providing some meaningful insights.
Water is not the same as water
EurekAlert! - 29 May 2018 06:00
(University of Basel) Water molecules exist in two different forms with almost identical physical properties. For the first time, researchers have succeeded in separating the two forms to show that they can exhibit diffe...
Watch a medevac drone perform a simulated rescue
Engadget - 29 May 2018 05:32
Medevac missions won't have to put more humans in danger if Tactical Robotics has its way. The Urban Aeronautics-owned firm has successfully completed its first "mission representative" demo of the Cormorant, an autonomo...
Department of Homeland Security moves to finally rescind the International Entrepreneur Rule
TechCrunch - 29 May 2018 02:30
After nearly a year of protest and litigation, the Department of Homeland Security finally announced late last week that it was moving ahead with plans to rescind the International Entrepreneur Rule, which would have all...
Jeff Bezos Details Plan to Make Blue Origin the Amazon of the Moon
Gizmodo - 29 May 2018 02:30
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' plans to splurge some of his jaw-dropping wealth pushing his private spaceflight company Blue Origin towards the business of moon colonization--think Elon Musk's dreams of a SpaceX-backed colony on...
From drones to phones, new tech is making gardening easier
Phys.org - 29 May 2018 17:14
New technology is easing the way we garden, store equipment, monitor watering and re-shape landscapes. And some of those tasks can be done remotely, using phones or tablets.
6 Ways Third Parties Can Trip Up Your Security
Dark Reading - 29 May 2018 17:10
Poor access control, inadequate patch management, and non-existent DR practices are just some of the ways a third party can cause problems
Beats Solo3, Studio3, and BeatsX Bluetooth headphones are on sale at their lowest prices of 2018
BGR - 29 May 2018 16:48
Not one, not two, but THREE different pairs of Beats Bluetooth headphones are on sale on Amazon today at their lowest prices of 2018. First up we have the always-popular Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones, which are ...
A Brief History of Dinosaurs in Space
Motherboard - 29 May 2018 16:30
From 'Star Trek' to 'Dinosaucers,' exodinosaurs have held a mirror to humanity's hopes and anxieties.
How To Pick An Engagement Ring Without Buying Diamonds
Life Hacker - 29 May 2018 16:30
Not everyone is completely enamored by diamonds for engagement rings, no matter how culturally ingrained it is to wear one. But the reality is, not all stones actually work for a ring you'll wear day in and day out for t...
Star Citizen's new ship pack costs an absurd amount of money
Slash Gear - 29 May 2018 16:25
By now, most people are no stranger to the fact that Star Citizen can be an expensive game, and this weekend, developer Cloud Imperium Games launched a new ship pack that proves it. The pack includes nearly every ship av...
Uber rolls out emergency button for mobile app, tests direct 911 feature
USA Today - 29 May 2018 15:45
Uber has begun rolling out an emergency button in its mobile app. Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of the ride-hailing company, announced it last month as part of the company's improved safety measures.
'Active Shooter' game lets players act out a school shooting. Parkland parents are angry
USA Today - 29 May 2018 15:41
The video game described as a 'SWAT simulator' allows players to participate as either the member of a SWAT team or the shooter.
Sony's upcoming Days of Play promotion will bring big savings and new limited-edition hardware
Android Central - 29 May 2018 15:39
Sony has announced that from June 8 through June 18 the company will be discounting nearly all of its PlayStation related products. From the PlayStation 4 Pro gaming console to PlayStation VR Bundles, exclusive game titl...
AI could predict violent protests through Twitter analysis
Engadget - 29 May 2018 15:21
Twitter has long been a cornerstone for organizing protests, but once demonstrators hit the streets, there's always a possibility that violence can erupt between activists and authorities. To help cut down on such battle...
IBM releases Cloud Private for Data
ZDNet - 29 May 2018 14:00
IBM's Cloud Private for Data is the latest spin on the age-old idea of turnkey stem, but architected and updated for the architecture of the private cloud. It addresses a need for organizations wishing the flexibility of...
Double-check your Amazon order to avoid crazy shipping costs - CNET
CNET - 29 May 2018 04:59
Otherwise you could end up like a woman from Georgia who found a $7,000 shipping fee on her purchase of toilet paper.
Electronic voting to enter Australian House of Representatives
ZDNet - 29 May 2018 03:52
The lower house will get an electronic chamber voting system next year, its leader Christopher Pyne has revealed.
ASUS ScreenPad brings Apple's Touch Bar to touchpads
Slash Gear - 29 May 2018 03:15
ASUS has sometimes blazed the trail in terms of innovative design, like the now common 2-in-1 detachable form factor or the sadly retired PadFone “phone in a tablet” device line. At other times, it seems to play catc...
The EU Is Planning a Ban on Single-Use Plastic Products
Gizmodo - 29 May 2018 01:15
The European Commission is proposing a ban on around 10 single-use plastic items that it says account for approximately 70 percent of all garbage in the European Union's waters and beaches, including cutlery, straws, cot...