Technology News
Elon Musk's Thailand cave rescue would use a 'kid-size' submarine
Engadget - 8 Jul 2018 03:02
Elon Musk is quickly solidifying his offer to help rescue a boys' soccer team trapped in a Thailand cave, and in just the way you would expect from a technology entrepreneur. He has revealed that the "primary path" for h...
Drake's new album is the first to stream 1 billion times in a week
Engadget - 9 Jul 2018 01:02
We know, we know -- you're probably tired of hearing about Drake's new album setting records and otherwise dominating the internet. However, this is one record that's worth noting whether or not you care about the Toront...
When we run out of room for data, scientists want to store it in DNA
Digital Trends - 8 Jul 2018 14:00
We're generating data faster than we're creating ways to store it. Could encoding data in DNA be a viable long-term storage option? A startup created by two MIT graduates thinks so. The post When we run out of room for d...
Apple's latest iPhone X ad uses Face ID to ease password worries
AppleInsider - 9 Jul 2018 01:22
Apple has published a new commercial to its YouTube channel, with a video highlighting the usefulness of Face ID on the iPhone X to help its users stop worrying about forgetting passwords for online services.
Netflix will soon remove all user reviews from its website
Digital Trends - 8 Jul 2018 22:16
Netflix is making another change to its rating system. The streaming service has decided to remove the user review feature, which has seen declining use as the service's apps have become more popular. The post Netflix wi...
Workout Data From Fitness App Used to Identify Government Spies and Military Personnel
Gizmodo - 8 Jul 2018 20:35
In the latest incident of seemingly innocuous data sharing leading to potentially dangerous exposure, the popular fitness app and activity trackers Polar Flow has been revealing the location of military and government pe...
In Immigration Fight, Silicon Valley Must Stop Feigning Neutrality
Wired - 8 Jul 2018 18:06The NASA spacecraft that will journey to the Sun just got its super deluxe heat shield
The Verge - 8 Jul 2018 17:00
In August, NASA will launch a new interplanetary spacecraft to "touch" the Sun -- and the vehicle just got its super durable heat shield for the trip. At the end of June, engineers installed the protective shield on the ...
Many iPhone thefts, the girlfriend of a mob boss, and an Apple Store: The latest from the Apple crime blotter
AppleInsider - 8 Jul 2018 16:59
In this latest Apple crime roundup, iPhones get stolen in a variety of ways, the girlfriend of a mob boss asks for her phone back from the police, and an Apple Store gets hit for a pile of accessories.
DJI Mavic 2 leak teases swappable cameras and 360 sensing
Slash Gear - 8 Jul 2018 16:01
DJI’s newest – and unannounced – drone, the DJI Mavic 2, has leaked, giving a sneak preview of the sleeker UAV. The new drone could indicate a split of the Pro line, with DJI potentially leaving room for an even mo...
The Court Case that Enabled Today's Toxic Internet
Wired - 8 Jul 2018 16:00
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act says platforms are not liable for the content they host. Legendary troll Ken ZZ03 was its first test.
Apple iOS 12 Security: All the Improvements Coming to Your iPhone
Wired - 8 Jul 2018 15:00
From hacking protections to smarter two-factor authentication, Apple's iOS 12 will lock down your iPhone better than ever.
This Galactic Collision Shaped the History of the Milky Way
Wired - 8 Jul 2018 15:00
Astronomers have found stars dating from a long-ago collision between the Milky Way and another galaxy. The crash helps to explain why the Milky Way looks the way it does.
McLaren's expanded eSports program includes mobile racing games
Engadget - 8 Jul 2018 06:10
McLaren is enamored with eSports -- so much so that it's expanding the scope of its program. The 2018 edition of the Shadow Project promises to be more "open and inclusive" than you might expect, letting you compete for ...
Huawei says does not expect U.S. sanctions: press
Reuters - 8 Jul 2018 02:38
China's Huawei, the world's largest maker of telecommunication network equipment, does not see itself becoming the target of U.S. sanctions and will keep buying U.S. chips this year, one of its three rotating chairmen to...
Drake's Scorpion pulls in over 1 billion streams in its first week
The Verge - 9 Jul 2018 01:40
As expected, Drake's fifth album Scorpion has pulled in over 1 billion streams globally in its first week, Drake's label Republic Records confirms to The Verge. The album also broke the US streaming record with 745.92 mi...
You May Need This App Before Your Next Vacation
Forbes - 9 Jul 2018 01:33
Travel has changed. Consumers want more than just packages, sun and sand. They are demanding unique experiences for the dollars they spend. GLYD is the travel app that is doing just that.
How to Get a Refund From MoviePass For Friday Night's Outage
Life Hacker - 9 Jul 2018 01:20
MoviePass users that tried to catch a movie Friday night might have had an unexpected surprise: their app didn't work. An outage Friday evening prevented a number of users from checking in to a film, making it so they ha...
The US Threatened Ecuador, World Health Officials With Retribution Over Breastfeeding Vote
Gizmodo - 9 Jul 2018 01:15
With its endless parade of corporate shills, industry flacks, cronies, and quacks, it's become clear that there are no acts of pettiness too shabby--or grifts too cheap--for Donald Trump's administration. Still, a Sunday...
Own an iPhone? New study says you're probably rich.
Mashable - 9 Jul 2018 01:12Discovering Dopamine's Role in the Brain
Neuroscience News - 9 Jul 2018 00:56
Researchers pay tribute to Arvid Carlsson, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for his research into dopamine, and evaluate what his research means to modern neuroscience.
'Hard' Brexit could see Philips quit British factory: CEO
Phys.org - 9 Jul 2018 00:41
Dutch electronics giant Philips warned Sunday it may shift production out of Britain in the event of a "hard" Brexit, saying it was "deeply concerned about competitiveness" of its operations there.