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The very vortex-y science of making snow from boiling water
The Loop - 1 Feb 2019 18:00
People have been doing this for years and it's a lot of fun. But do you know the science behind it?∞ Read this on The Loop
The untold history of Budweiser's 'Whassup?' Super Bowl commercial
The Loop - 1 Feb 2019 20:05
I hated this ad from the moment I saw it. 20 years later, I still hate it just as much if not more.∞ Read this on The Loop
How and when you can start playing 'Anthem'
Digital Trends - 1 Feb 2019 21:38
BioWare's Anthem officially launches on February 22 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. But like many games nowadays, there are ways to play Anthem early. To help clear up the confusion, here's how and when you can start playing ...
Chinese Rover and Lander Survive 1st Frigid Night on Moon's Far Side
SPACE.com - 1 Feb 2019 14:07The CW Is Already Teasing Its Plans for Crisis on Infinite Earths
Gizmodo - 1 Feb 2019 16:10
Tony Todd is still angling for a place in the new Candyman. Get a look at the final episodes of Shadowhunters. Now it's Tim Allen's turn to wrap on Toy Story 4. Plus, what's coming on The Orville, how the new Riverdale s...
Samsung Galaxy S10e press renders leak
Android Authority - 1 Feb 2019 18:34
Here's a first look at what is alleged to be the Samsung Galaxy S10e, the cheaper variant of the upcoming S10 series.
Trailer for Fast & Furious spinoff 'Hobbs & Shaw' goes all-in on crazy action
Digital Trends - 1 Feb 2019 18:15
The first trailer for Fast & Furious franchise spinoff Hobbs & Shaw has arrived, and it ups the ante with even more crazy action featuring stars Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham, as well as new addition Idris Elba. The p...
WATCH: Amazon made $200 billion in annual sales last year
ABC News - 1 Feb 2019 17:03
Plus, Uber is showing mass transit details in Denver and companies are fitting workers with a "exovest" to help with heavy lifting.
5G Impacting Safety in Smart Cities
Medical Design Technology - 1 Feb 2019 17:01
News Everything in the tech world is ablaze with the intended 5G technology set to roll out shortly. In addition to the advantages for the everyday user, 5G could have a substantial impact on the operation of smart citie...
First Impressions: Panasonic S1 (Should Sony Be Scared?)
The Phoblographer - 1 Feb 2019 13:00
When Panasonic announced at Photokina last year that they were coming out with new full frame cameras in cooperation with Leica and Sigma, I think that the entire photo industry was put on notice. There are lots of folks...
Sony reports best-ever quarterly profit on strong music business
Reuters - 1 Feb 2019 09:16
Japan's Sony Corp raked in its highest-ever quarterly profit after booking one-time gains related to its acquisition of EMI, though shrinking earnings at the game division could further prompt investors to look for next ...
Keeping the peace when mom and grandma disagree on feeding the kids
EurekAlert! - 1 Feb 2019 07:00
(University of California - Riverside) A new study shows that government sponsored nutrition education programs, like Early Head Start nutrition education, prioritize nuclear family dynamics and identify parents as prima...
Dr. Mario World brings action puzzle game to mobile this summer
Slash Gear - 1 Feb 2019 04:04
It may have delayed what could have been its next hit mobile game, but Nintendo is making sure fans of its franchises won't be too disappointed. It has just announced that it will be bringing a different Mario title to A...
Siri Shortcuts can be abused for extortion demands, malware propagation
ZDNet - 1 Feb 2019 23:22
If weaponized, Siri Shortcuts could be an effective tool for extortionists, malware and scareware groups.
Friday tech gear deals roundup -- with exclusive promo codes
Android Authority - 1 Feb 2019 20:59
DailySteals has some excellent deals running right now, and our promo codes will save you even more.
Alphabet is exploring smart shoes that know when you fall
Engadget - 1 Feb 2019 20:40
Alphabet's Verily isn't done finding new places for its health-oriented wearable tech. CNBC sources claim the firm has developed prototype smart shoes that measure movement and weight, and could detect when you've fallen...
Apple's Heart Month incentives keep your ticker healthy
Cult of Mac - 1 Feb 2019 19:45
Today is the first day of Heart Month, and Apple is going all in with a special Apple Watch activity challenge and health education sessions at Apple Stores in San Francisco, Chicago and New York. Apple did not wait for ...
Facebook is a persuasion platform that's changing the advertising rulebook
Phys.org - 1 Feb 2019 17:00
Facebook - the social network that started in a Harvard dorm room 15 years ago - has evolved into a media and advertising giant. It's helped create a new age of precise consumer insights. With over 2 billion users worldw...
How to protect humans in a fully automated society
The Verge - 1 Feb 2019 17:00
People have been worried about machines taking jobs for a very long time. As early as 1930, John Maynard Keynes was warning about the new scourge of technological unemployment, which he termed as "unemployment due to our...
Don't trust the internet on vitamin D
Engadget - 1 Feb 2019 16:27
"Millions of Americans take vitamin D. Most should just stop," wrote Vox at the tail-end of last year. It was one of a number of headlines that attacked a supplement that plenty of people regularly take. But for all of t...
TechCrunch tears down Facebook's non-apology internal memo, brick-by-brick
The Loop - 1 Feb 2019 16:18
Your twitter feed is no doubt filled with discussion about Facebook and Google misusing Apple's Enterprise Certificate system and Apple canceling those certificates. Consider this small quote from Google's official respo...
Speed Up Your Web Browsing With These Browser Extensions
Gizmodo - 1 Feb 2019 16:05
You probably spend a lot of your computing time traveling across the web in your browser of choice, which means any ways of speeding up that browser time is going to add a serious boost to your productivity. Install thes...