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Steve Carell donned a bald wig to troll President Trump as Jeff Bezos on SNL
The Verge - 18 Nov 2018 21:43
Comedian Steve Carell hosted Saturday Night Live last night, and Amazon's announcement of the final selections for its secondary headquarters in Queens, New York and Crystal City, Virginia was the main focus of one sketc...
Black Friday 2018 smart home deals: Google Home Hub, Facebook Portal, Apple HomePod, Alexa gadgets and more - CNET
CNET - 18 Nov 2018 17:09
We're tracking the best smart home bargains from Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target and more. Here's our running list -- including the deals you can buy right now. Expect regular updates.
Using Airport and Hotel Wi-Fi Is Much Safer Than It Used to Be
Wired - 18 Nov 2018 14:00
You were right not to trust hotel and airport Wi-Fi a few years ago. But these days, it's (probably) fine.
Suspected Russian Hackers Impersonate State Department Aide
SecurityWeek - 18 Nov 2018 04:03
WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. cybersecurity experts say hackers impersonating a State Department official have targeted U.S. government agencies, businesses and think tanks in an attack that bears similarity to past campaigns ...
The Evolutionary Importance of Neutral vs. Adaptive Genes
Wired - 18 Nov 2018 15:00
For 50 years, evolutionary theory has emphasized the importance of neutral mutations over adaptive ones in DNA. Real genomic data challenge that assumption.
NASA Image of Merging Galaxy Clusters Looks Suspiciously Like the USS Enterprise
Gizmodo - 18 Nov 2018 02:35
Humanity's current understanding of physics may suggest faster-than-light travel is impossible, but researchers here on Earth can still observe happening in places much too far away to ever actually visit (and generally ...
Musk hints at further changes in BFR design
Space News - 18 Nov 2018 00:44
Two months after he unveiled a revised design for SpaceX's next-generation launch system, Elon Musk suggested that the company is making more changes to the design. SpaceNews.com
No need to keep encryption-busting capabilities secret: Internet Australia
ZDNet - 18 Nov 2018 23:05
Smart criminals will avoid using systems with the ability to be tapped, Internet Australia chair Dr Paul Brooks has said.
Zhiyun-Tech adds zoom, smartphone control on its new Crane 3 Lab gimbal
DP Review - 18 Nov 2018 21:53
Gimbal manufacturer Zhiyun-Tech has introduced zoom control as well as focus control for its new flagship model, the Crane 3 Lab. The new model, which is now ready to ship this month, will allow also feature a transmissi...
Original 'Diablo' developer calls out Blizzard for disrespecting its employees
Digital Trends - 18 Nov 2018 17:33
In a Twitch rant, an original creator of Diablo has said that Blizzard is more interested in caring for its shareholders and the elite one percent of the company than looking after its workers. The post Original ‘Diabl...
Huawei Band 3 Pro hands-on: Affordable fitness band with GPS and color touchscreen
ZDNet - 18 Nov 2018 16:21
Some people prefer to use minimal activity bands rather than full size watches, but that usually means giving up GPS, a color display, and more. Huawei just released its new Band 3 Pro that offers quite a bit for just $7...
Netgear Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream Wi-Fi Router
The Gadget Flow - 18 Nov 2018 16:01
Experience faster Wi-Fi speeds with the Netgear Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream Wi-Fi Router. Compatible with Wi-Fi 6, this device improves your internet speed, network device capacity, and range. The Nighthawk Ax8 supports 802.1...
The slow corrosion of techno-optimism
TechCrunch - 18 Nov 2018 16:00
Two weeks from now, the Swahilipot Hub, a hackerspace / makerspace / center for techies and artists in Mombasa, Kenya, is hosting a Pwani Innovation Week, “to stimulate the innovation ecosystem in the Pwani Region.” ...
How to find the iPhone status bar icons that Apple moved because of the notch
AppleInsider - 18 Nov 2018 15:33Facebook's Zuckerberg, Elon Musk and MoviePass top this year's list of Tech Turkeys - CNET
CNET - 18 Nov 2018 15:00
The tech industry has had so many screwups this year, it's hard to keep track. But with CNET's 2018 edition of Tech Turkeys, we're gonna try.
Microsoft opens the door to native ARM apps on Windows 10
Engadget - 18 Nov 2018 14:57
ARM-based Windows 10 devices have improved in performance, but the software is another story -- without official tools to write native 64-bit ARM apps, it's been difficult to help these machines reach their potential. Th...
Inside the Pricey War to Influence Your Instagram Feed
Wired - 18 Nov 2018 14:00
Instagram, YouTube--you name it. Influencers are being paid handsome sums to pitch you products in natural settings. That video you just watched? $50,000.
Former Google Lunar X Prize Teams Still Working on Lunar Landers
SPACE.com - 18 Nov 2018 13:51European Researchers Baked Fake Moon Dust into Money and Screws
SPACE.com - 18 Nov 2018 13:26Microsoft's friendly new A.I wants to figure out what you want -- before you ask
Digital Trends - 18 Nov 2018 13:00
Move over Siri and Alexa! Microsoft wants to build a new type of virtual assistant that wants to be your friend. Already making waves in Asia, could this be the future of A.I. BFFs? The post Microsoft's friendly new A.I ...
Undersea gas fires Egypt's regional energy dreams
Phys.org - 18 Nov 2018 12:04
Egypt is looking to use its vast, newly tapped undersea gas reserves to establish itself as a key energy exporter and revive its flagging economy.
Devil May Cry series announced from producer of Netflix's Castlevania
Slash Gear - 18 Nov 2018 18:12
For the last year, game and anime fans have been enjoying the surprise hit that is the Castlevania animated series on Netflix. In a surprise announcement on Friday, the show’s executive producer, Adi Shankar, has revea...