Technology News
iFixit Indicates Third-Party 2018 MacBook Pro, iMac Pro Repairs Still Possible for Now
Mac Rumors - 7 Oct 2018 00:35
Earlier this week, MacRumors obtained an internal document from Apple stating that Macs with the Apple T2 chip, including the iMac Pro and 2018 MacBook Pro, must pass Apple diagnostics for certain repairs to be completed...
Scientists traced the genetic quirk that gives huskies blue eyes
BGR - 6 Oct 2018 05:01
Many dog species have specific features that give them away. Bull terriers have long, flat noses, dalmatians have their iconic spots, and pugs look like little potatoes. Huskies, of course, have their own special feature...
Meteorite used as doorstop for years may be worth $100,000
Slash Gear - 6 Oct 2018 04:03
A big rock used as a barn doorstop for decades has been revealed as a meteorite that could worth as much as $100,000. The rock was reportedly found in the 1930s on a Michigan farm, where it was put to use as a doorstop. ...
A Good Password Law, Hardware Hacks, and More Security News This Week
Wired - 6 Oct 2018 17:00
Hardware hacks, the government gets two-factor, and more security news this week.
No, Apple hasn't activated a secret Mac repair kill switch - yet
ZDNet - 6 Oct 2018 12:37
It's still possible to repair new Macs featuring the T2 chip - for now. But given Apple's track record, people are entitled to be worried.
By the end of the year, Apple thinks 60% of US stores will accept Apple Pay
BGR - 6 Oct 2018 06:02
Apple's vice president of internet services Jennifer Bailey talks in lofty terms whenever she describes the company's ambitions for its Apple Pay payment system -- a service the company sees as giving it a toehold into e...
Apple launched investigation into Bloomberg's China hack claims, 'found nothing'
AppleInsider - 6 Oct 2018 05:59
Apple reportedly launched a wide-reaching internal investigation into an explosive report claiming Chinese spies compromised its servers in what boils down to a complex supply chain hack, but came up empty in its examina...
Why Consumers Often Miss Simple Techniques to Resist Cybercrime
ReadWrite - 6 Oct 2018 05:04
The majority of cyberattacks aren't large-scale, coordinated efforts to break through tough defenses and acquire valuable data; instead, they're simple and opportunistic. A "hacker" might stumble upon someone's password ...
Samsung's trade-in promotion for the Note 9 is this week's best deal
The Verge - 6 Oct 2018 19:00
The best deals of the year are yet to come, with Black Friday and Cyber Monday now on the horizon. But we've seen some pretty good deals already in October. This week, we're putting the spotlight on the not-so-new Samsun...
Microsoft suspends Windows 10 update, citing data loss reports
TechCrunch - 6 Oct 2018 18:13
A few day after making the latest version of Windows 10 available to users, Microsoft has suspended the update, citing multiple reports of user data loss. "We have paused the rollout of the Windows 10 October 2018 Update...
Honda's smart intersection tells drivers what's around the corner
Engadget - 6 Oct 2018 18:00
As the Honda Pilot is about to enter the intersection a specially built HUD (heads-up display) flashes an orangish yellow with an image of an ambulance. Seconds later an actual ambulance that, moments before, the driver ...
Space Photos of the Week: Opportunity! We See You, Little Guy!
Wired - 6 Oct 2018 18:00
A rover surfaces, a moon appears, and a storm swirls.
SpaceX to Attempt 1st West Coast Falcon 9 Rocket Landing on Sunday
Live Science - 6 Oct 2018 17:49It's Raining Tiny Particles from Saturn's Innermost Ring
Live Science - 6 Oct 2018 17:41Scientists Across the Globe Are Hunting for Pure Randomness
Live Science - 6 Oct 2018 17:23Kobo Forma Waterproof Lightweight E-Reader
The Gadget Flow - 6 Oct 2018 17:00
Enhance your reading experience with the Kobo Forma Waterproof Lightweight E-Reader. Featuring an 8-inch HD Mobius Carta E Ink screen, this device allows you to read books wherever and whenever you feel like it. Thanks t...
I Stepped Into the World's First Full-Size Hyperloop Capsule
Gizmodo - 6 Oct 2018 17:00
As I was driving from Malaga to Cadiz for the unveiling of the first full-scale Hyperloop capsule, I got stuck on a simple math problem: "If it takes me two and a half hours to travel this 150-mile route, then the Hyperl...
Will Pluto Be the Last Habitable World?
Scientific American - 6 Oct 2018 17:00
The Sun’s future is going to change the status quo --
iMac Pro, MacBook Pro third-party repairs still possible, confirms iFixit
Slash Gear - 6 Oct 2018 16:08
Whether it’s the need to protect their products’ security and integrity, or just a slimy business practice, Apple is one of the most prevalent of modern tech companies that are clamping down on third-party repairs of...
US Air Force: Don't Worry About Those Weird Lights and Booms Sunday, It's Just a Spaceship
SPACE.com - 6 Oct 2018 15:304 toys to give kids a head start in STEM without screen time
Mashable - 6 Oct 2018 15:00What Are Shorts and Why Does Elon Musk Hate Them?
Wired - 6 Oct 2018 15:00
Because their actions drive down the value of Tesla's stock.