Technology News
"Welcome to Marwen," Reviewed
The New Yorker - 22 Dec 2018 03:04
Richard Brody reveiws "Welcome to Marwen," starring Steve Carell and directed by Robert Zemeckis.
Apple isn't sharing malware definitions with third-party antivirus firms, new analysis suggests
AppleInsider - 22 Dec 2018 00:23
A fresh look at malware intended to spy on people in the Middle East indicates that Apple isn't sharing definitions of existing threats with third-party antivirus (AV) companies, at least not consistently.
A NASA Hack, a PewDiePie Fan, and More Security News
Wired - 22 Dec 2018 16:00
Amazon sends Echo recordings to the wrong person, Russians tried to get US Treasury dirt on Clinton donors, and more of the week's top security news.
Apple executive responds to complaints about bent iPad Pro units
BGR - 22 Dec 2018 02:37
Over the last few days, some iPad Pro owners have taken to the web to complain about subtle but noticeable bends in their iPad Pros. Of course, it goes without saying that if you spend a minimum of $800 on a brand new ta...
Seiko Prospex Street Series Solar Diver Watches
The Gadget Flow - 22 Dec 2018 16:00
Wear a timepiece that is both practical and stylish with the Seiko Prospex Street Series Solar Diver Watches. Featuring a durable design, these timepieces are powered by solar energy. Eliminating the need for a battery c...
Should AI researchers trust AI to vet their work?
ZDNet - 22 Dec 2018 05:19
A machine learning researcher at Virginia Tech proposes a way to vet papers in AI by the look of the text and graphics in the document. Is its ability to gauge the "gestalt" of winning research enough to speed up the pee...
Nike's self-lacing shoes are back, and you might actually be able to afford them
BGR - 22 Dec 2018 05:05
We've been waiting for years for shoemakers to develop the kind of self-lacing footwear that once only seemed possible in movies, but it turns out that making smart shoes isn't all that easy. Nike is one of the companies...
Study warns CBD may increase eye pressure in glaucoma patients
Slash Gear - 22 Dec 2018 03:10
A new study warns that cannabidiol (CBD), a major compound in marijuana, may cause an increase in eye pressure. This is bad news for glaucoma patients currently taking medical marijuana and highlights the need to further...
Satechi Type-C Aluminum Monitor Stand Hub for iMac
Coolest Gadgets - 22 Dec 2018 21:00
When it comes to peripherals for computers as well as mobile devices, there is one particular name that always comes into mind which delivers top notch, quality offerings: Satechi. Satechi's mission to make everyday life...
Christmas 'Hippo' Asteroid Is Buzzing Earth, Its Closest Flyby in 400 Years
Live Science - 22 Dec 2018 16:36The Science of Bath Bombs (and How to Make Them)
Live Science - 22 Dec 2018 16:29High Winds Delay SpaceX Launch of Advanced GPS Navigation Satellite
SPACE.com - 22 Dec 2018 16:23Legendary Scoundrel Harry Mudd Returns In Final 'Star Trek: Short Trek' Trailer: 'The Escape Artist'
SPACE.com - 22 Dec 2018 16:05Gaming phones are a fad that's going away soon
Slash Gear - 22 Dec 2018 15:17
ASUS is reportedly rethinking its mobile strategy around gaming phones, spurred perhaps by the popularity (not actual sales) of its ROG Phone. Razer has definitely been convinced it's the way to go, enough to create a Ra...
DNA tests are the hottest Christmas gifts of the season, and there's still time to get one on sale
BGR - 22 Dec 2018 15:15
As was the case during last year’s big holiday shopping season, DNA tests are among the hottest gifts of Christmas 2018. These nifty little tests couldn’t be easier to take and they offer people all sorts of insights...
Super-Fast Airport Scanners Are Coming--Eventually
Wired - 22 Dec 2018 15:00
They'll use AI and millimeter wave technology to speed you through the lines and even monitor crowds from afar.
Google Assistant might come to Samsung TVs in 2019
BGR - 22 Dec 2018 06:07
CES is just around the corner -- not that you need to remind tech journalists who are already seeing their email inboxes fill up with cheery missives from PR folks sending some variant of the same message: "Just checking...
Self-Driving Car Company Zoox to Offer Free Rides in California
Gizmodo - 22 Dec 2018 05:05
Autonomous car company Zoox is poised to become the first self-driving car company approved in California to shuttle public customers, Reuters reported Friday.
UK police arrest two over Gatwick airport drones
Engadget - 22 Dec 2018 05:03
Drones flying around London's busy Gatwick airport have disrupted air travel since Wednesday evening, but now the Sussex Police Department has announced two arrests connected to the incidents. The airport reopened for se...
Apple expands iPhone XS and XR trade-in program countries around the world
AppleInsider - 22 Dec 2018 04:40
Amid worries of an iPhone sales slowdown, Apple on Friday took steps to goose demand by expanding a promotional upgrade program for its latest iPhone XS and XR handsets to major markets around the world.
Bad Lip Reading skewers Apple's keynotes in latest video
AppleInsider - 22 Dec 2018 04:09
Bad Lip Reading, known for lampooning everything from political speeches to sports games, has taken on Apple in its latest YouTube video, skewering company executives over the course of several product keynotes.
The Mars InSight robot just placed its first instrument on Mars' surface
BGR - 22 Dec 2018 04:03
NASA's Mars InSight mission is moving along at a rapid pace. After landing on the planet just a few weeks ago, InSight has spent its days observing its new living space and sending back photos of the ground surrounding i...