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Navy backs 'omniphobic' coatings to help ships travel farther
Engadget - 25 Jun 2018 00:34
Researchers have already explored the idea of using water-repellent ship coatings that let ships travel faster and farther. The US Navy, however, is taking things a step further. It's backing University of Michigan work ...
Here's How Much Stardust It Costs To Trade Pokémon By Friend Level In 'Pokémon GO'
Forbes - 25 Jun 2018 16:06
It costs Stardust to trade Pokémon in 'Pokémon GO,' but it costs less the better friends you are with someone. Here's how much you'll need at each friendship tier, and for each type of Pokémon.
The New York Times May Have Solved the Biggest Environmental Mystery in Decades
Live Science - 25 Jun 2018 14:07Tesla to roll out a paid Premium Connectivity package for in-car internet access
Digital Trends - 25 Jun 2018 01:04
While the ability to connect to the internet has always come standard for Tesla owners, that could soon be changing. The car company is rolling out a paid "premium connectivity" package. The post Tesla to roll out a paid...
Black Astronaut Jeanette Epps Still Doesn't Know Why NASA Cancelled Her Historic Mission This Year
Gizmodo - 25 Jun 2018 00:45
NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps, who was slated to be the first African-American spacefarer to serve as a long-term crew member on the International Space Station until she was pulled from the roster in January, is still wa...
Watch the Final Match of the Robot World Cup
Motherboard - 25 Jun 2018 17:22
The RoboCup is an annual contest to build and program teams of soccer-playing robots.
Secure Code: You Are the Solution to Open Source's Biggest Problem
Dark Reading - 25 Jun 2018 16:30
Seventy-eight percent of open source codebases examined in a recent study contain at least one unpatched vulnerability, with an average of 64 known vulnerabilities per codebase.
Samsung Galaxy S10 rumored to have three models, biggest may have three cameras
Android Authority - 25 Jun 2018 16:12
If these rumors are true, this would be the first time the Galaxy S series would launch with three different models.
How to start a keyboard repair for your MacBook or MacBook Pro, and what to expect
AppleInsider - 25 Jun 2018 15:59
With Apple's launch of the repair extension program for the MacBook plus 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pro keyboards comes uncertainty about how to start it, and what to expect. AppleInsider explains the process, and tells you w...
3, 2, 1...liftoff! The science of launching rockets from Australia
Phys.org - 25 Jun 2018 15:10
Australia's space agency will officially commence operations on July 1 2018.
We Need a New Vocabulary to Talk About the Human Future in Space
Motherboard - 25 Jun 2018 15:00
If humans want to expand beyond Earth in an optimal way, we'll need novel language to keep pace with novel technologies.
MDM's Session Says AI Is Moving The Needle
Medical Design Technology - 25 Jun 2018 15:00
Article Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the realm for patient care, and this was definitely a hot topic at the recent MDM East's session titled "AI Is Moving The Needle." One expert said AI has the capability to...
Improved forecasting of sunlight could help increase solar energy generation
Phys.org - 25 Jun 2018 14:40
The Sun is becoming an increasingly important source of clean electricity. Accurate sunlight forecasts being developed by A*STAR researchers could greatly improve the performance of solar energy plants, making it a viabl...
The Military Reinvented the Wheel, They're Triangles Now
Motherboard - 25 Jun 2018 17:00
A new wheel that Carnegie Mellon scientists developed for DARPA adapts to its environment.
How to train your robot: Research provides new approaches
Phys.org - 25 Jun 2018 15:22
If your friend is sad, you can say something to help cheer them up. If you ask your co-worker to make coffee, they know the steps to complete this task.
Facebook Confirms Development of Digital Health Time Tool for Mobile Apps
Mac Rumors - 25 Jun 2018 14:52
Facebook is working on its own in-house time usage insight dashboard, following in the footsteps of Apple's iOS 12 keynote at WWDC, which included the announcement of a "Screen Time" digital health feature. Discovered by...
Bloomberg report reveals three new Apple products launching next year
BGR - 25 Jun 2018 14:51
Apple's track record with new product launches hasn't been stellar lately, but a new report on Monday morning claims to reveal three upcoming new products that Apple plans to release in 2019. Of course, we're still waiti...
Leaked specs sheet for Samsung Android Go phone hints at European launch
Android Authority - 25 Jun 2018 14:40
Exynos 7570 SoC, 1GB of RAM, 16GB storage, Android 8.1 Oreo among rumored specs.
Uber argues it should remain in business in London
Phys.org - 25 Jun 2018 14:36
Uber argued Monday that is should be allowed to keep driving on the streets of London, telling a court that the ride-hailing app has made significant changes since a regulator refused to renew the company's operating lic...
The Quest to Make Super Cold Quantum Blobs in Space
Wired - 25 Jun 2018 14:00
Physicists launched a custom-made freezer and then let it plummet back to Earth--for science!
How to use Safari's suggested passwords feature
TechRepublic - 25 Jun 2018 19:29
You might not know this, but the Safari browser, by way of the iCloud Keychain, has a built-in password manager.
Anker Has a New Best Lightning Cable, and It's $6 Off Today, With a Lifetime Warranty
Gizmodo - 25 Jun 2018 16:45
Anker's reader-favorite PowerLine charging cables have blossomed into an entire line of different products, and it hasn't always been clear which one was the best: