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Fortnite skins that will make you the envy of all your friends
Digital Trends - 3 Sep 2018 22:30
The coolest skins in Fortnite are some of the hardest to find and we know how difficult it can be. From the outfits players deem the best to how to get them -- everything you need to know is right here. The post Fortnite...
Galaxy Note 9 to have Hancom Office S pre-installed in US and China
ZDNet - 3 Sep 2018 04:13
South Korean software company Hancom's Office S will be pre-installed on Samsung's Galaxy Note 9 sold in the US and China.
Mophie Powerstation Plus and XXL portable batteries: One Lightning cable to rule them all
ZDNet - 3 Sep 2018 19:15
Mophie makes some great portable batteries for mobile devices, but for iPhone owners it has always been a bit of a pain to carry around a microUSB or USB-C cable to charge up the battery to then charge up an iPhone with ...
Casio Pro Trek WSD-F30 initial review: Wear OS for the great outdoors
Pocket-lint - 3 Sep 2018 14:28
Casio has one of the more interesting Wear OS devices on the market, differentiating from some of the technology companies by offering a little more. Picking
The collapse of ETH is inevitable
TechCrunch - 3 Sep 2018 03:32
Jeremy Rubin Contributor Share on Twitter Jeremy Rubin is currently a technical advisor to Stellar, a Bitcoin Core Contributor, investor and advisor to early-stage crypto startups, starting a company for Bitcoin scalabil...
The New AI Tech Turning Heads in Video Manipulation
Singularity Hub - 3 Sep 2018 19:00
A new technique using artificial intelligence to manipulate video content gives new meaning to the expression "talking head." An international team of researchers showcased the latest advancement in synthesizing facial e...
A proper explanation of Google's Android One program
Engadget - 3 Sep 2018 18:00
I must admit I didn't know much about Android One before coming to IFA 2018. I had assumed it was some form of software or set of specifications for midrange phones, although a lot of people around me were also confusing...
Making space exploration real - on Earth
ESA - 3 Sep 2018 17:39
You are on a rock speeding through space. On this rock called Earth every single mineral tells you something about planetary formation. This week astronauts and space engineers will unlock the mystery of those minerals a...
Doom 2's final secret revealed after 24 years - CNET
CNET - 3 Sep 2018 16:52
Sometimes demons can be helpful.
20 million historical artifacts destroyed in Brazil National Museum fire - CNET
CNET - 3 Sep 2018 06:56
Brazil's oldest human fossil, an expansive ancient Egyptian collection and a 5.5-ton meteorite were housed within Rio's Museu Nacional.
Big Data Approach to Drug Discovery Leads to New Epilepsy Target
Neuroscience News - 3 Sep 2018 21:09
CRAFT, a new computational framework designed to aid in drug discovery, has helped researchers identify a potential new target for the treatment of epilepsy.
Take Photos of Your Luggage Before You Travel
Life Hacker - 3 Sep 2018 21:00
When we mentioned last week that you should screenshot your boarding pass and other important travel documents, several of you chimed in with tips on real-world things to photograph as well. Consider taking photos of bas...
The best SIM only Vodafone deals from Mobiles.co.uk for those afraid of commitment
Mashable - 3 Sep 2018 20:18It might be another 1,000 years before we can see the elusive 'Planet Nine'
BGR - 3 Sep 2018 19:09
"Planet Nine," the mythical hidden planet that may or may not be lurking in the very distant reaches of our Solar System, continues to avoid detection by astronomers. It's like the Loch Ness Monster of planets -- it migh...
How to Figure Out Your Mac Login When You've Forgotten It
Life Hacker - 3 Sep 2018 19:00
While most people set up their Macs so all they need is a password, or a finger-press, to authenticate into their machines, the computer your company gives you might be a little more strict. Instead of letting you save y...
There's still time to get Amazon's best-selling portable Bluetooth speaker for just $19.99
BGR - 3 Sep 2018 18:44
Last week we told you that the inanely popular OontZ Angle 3 New Enhanced Edition Portable Bluetooth Speaker was on sale at its lowest price ever, just $19.99. We expected our readers to rush to grab them since that's a ...
How Location Tracking Actually Works on Your Smartphone
Gizmodo - 3 Sep 2018 18:30
As the recent revelation over Google's background tracking of your location shows, it's not as easy as it should be to work out when apps, giant tech companies and pocket devices are tracking your location and when they'...
SAP slaps down Teradata's 'trade secret' sueball with sick burn
The Register - 3 Sep 2018 18:24
ERP giant: You're just mad because you've 'fallen behind' SAP is pushing to have a lawsuit from competitor Teradata thrown out for good, arguing the claims are "factually groundless"....
Now we can see brain cells 'talk' and that will shed light on neurological diseases
Science Daily - 3 Sep 2018 18:17
Scientists have developed a way to see brain cells talk -- to actually see neurons communicate in bright, vivid color. The new lab technique is set to provide long-needed answers about the brain and neurological diseases...
Chaos-inducing genetic approach stymies antibiotic-resistant superbugs
Science Daily - 3 Sep 2018 18:17
A genetic disruption strategy effectively stymies the evolution of antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as E. coli, giving scientists a crucial leg up in the ongoing battle against deadly superbugs.
UK says 80,000 people pose online sexual threat to children
Phys.org - 3 Sep 2018 17:52
Britain's home secretary says up to 80,000 people pose an online sexual threat to children, and warned that major internet companies could face new laws and regulations forcing them to ramp up efforts to protect children...
The US Army is making a laser-powered drone that can fly indefinitely
New Scientist - 3 Sep 2018 17:32
Drones use so much power they can only fly in the air for a short period. So the US Army is creating a system to power them in mid-air from lasers on the ground