Technology News
New Chrome feature aimed at preventing websites from blocking Incognito Mode
Digital Trends - 19 Feb 2019 01:45
A new Chrome feature will prevent websites from blocking Chrome users as they browse using Incognito Mode. The feature is supposed to fix a known loophole that allows websites to detect and block those using Incognito Mo...
NASA captures best look yet at China's lunar lander hanging out on the Moon
BGR - 19 Feb 2019 03:08
China started the year off strong by landing a lunar probe on the Moon's surface and deploying a tiny rover to do a bit of exploring. The country's space agency is the first to land such machines on the far side of the M...
Scientist who popularized term "global warming" dies at 87
ABC News - 19 Feb 2019 00:20
A climate scientist who popularized the term "global warming" has died
Researchers Create Ultra-Lightweight Ceramic Material That Withstands Extreme Temp
Medical Design Technology - 19 Feb 2019 15:00
News Researchers have created an extremely light, very durable ceramic aerogel. The material could be used for applications like insulating spacecraft because it can withstand the intense heat and severe temperature chan...
Elon Musk joins PewDiePie in battle against T-Series - CNET
CNET - 19 Feb 2019 01:45
YouTube's most subscribed channel might have found some big reinforcements.
FDA: Infusing yourself with young blood is pointless, dangerous
Engadget - 19 Feb 2019 23:04
The US Food and Drug Administration has stepped in to officially warn consumers against buying young blood in an attempt to improve their health. Yes, enough people thought it would be a good idea to infuse young blood -...
What Happens When You Sue the President?
Life Hacker - 19 Feb 2019 21:00
After declaring a national emergency on Friday in a desperate attempt to fund a U.S.-Mexico border, President Trump did what any president does after a national crisis: He golfed all weekend at his club in West Palm, Flo...
Millennials Should Kill The Medical Industrial Complex
The Mac Observer - 19 Feb 2019 20:09
Big Pharma isn’t satisfied with old-fashioned television ads. Now they’re partnering with Instagram influencers. In a pink tutu against a pink backdrop, Erin Ziering, wife of former 90210 star Ian Ziering, advertises...
Giving Neural Nets an Innate Brain-Like Structure Could Bolster Deep Learning
Singularity Hub - 19 Feb 2019 17:00
How many times have you heard the following idea? Deep learning, the machine learning technique that has taken the AI world by storm, is loosely inspired by the human brain. I myself have repeated the statement so many t...
Shape-Morphing Joints Allow These Small Robots to Ace Obstacles
Medical Design Technology - 19 Feb 2019 15:00
Videos To walk. To jump. To swim. Nature's beings can use the same body parts to do a variety of things--like walk, jump and swim. Robots? Think about it. You generally see them do limited tasks with their mechanical des...
Champagne-colored fridges? Talking toilets? All the appliance trends in 2019
Digital Trends - 19 Feb 2019 11:00
Ever wished you had Amazon Alexa in your bathroom or a brightly colored appliance? The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) starts today, and here are some of the trends we expect to see at the show and beyond. The post...
Renewable energy generation with kites and drones
EurekAlert! - 19 Feb 2019 07:00
(Universidad Carlos III de Madrid) A group of researchers at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid has recently developed a new software aimed at the analysis of energy generation systems based on kites and drones. In a recen...
Marijuana dispensaries associated with rise, then decline in some neighborhood crime
EurekAlert! - 19 Feb 2019 07:00
(Crime and Justice Research Alliance) A new study found an association between marijuana dispensaries and increases in rates of crime and disorder in neighborhoods in Denver, Colo., shortly after Colorado commenced legal...
Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 II unveiled: 20MP, 16x zoom, and 4K recording
Slash Gear - 19 Feb 2019 02:09
Panasonic has quietly launched an update for its Lumix FZ1000 ultra-zoom digital camera. The new FZ1000 II point-and-shoot model features a fairly substantial body coupled with a 20.1-megapixel high-sensitivity MOS senso...
Here's why you should never waste your money on an expensive microwave
USA Today - 19 Feb 2019 01:39
Most microwaves are the same under the hood
Nissan ROAM camper power pack gives second life to used EV batteries
Slash Gear - 19 Feb 2019 01:13
Nissan and OPUS Campers have taken the wraps off a new camper concept that taps used electric vehicle batteries to offer power while on the go. Called the Nissan x OPUS concept, this camper features ROAM, a portable and ...
New report shows the lengths to which Huawei has gone to copy Apple
BGR - 19 Feb 2019 01:11
An engineer for the China-based smartphone maker Huawei recently sent a photo of some product design material to an Apple supplier. The Huawei engineer's note gently prodded the supplier to "suggest a design you already ...
Study CompTIA and Cisco topics and target a network security career
Android Authority - 19 Feb 2019 01:00
Network security is a career goldmine for driven individuals, and certifications are a great way to land the top roles.
Apex Legends: A parent's guide to the addictive new game that's challenging Fortnite
USA Today - 19 Feb 2019 00:38
Here's everything you should know about 'Apex Legends, the hot new battle royale game that's giving 'Fortnite' a run for its money.
Another blow to Blu-ray: Samsung will no longer make Blu-ray players for the US
Ars Technica - 19 Feb 2019 00:37
Streaming, format wars, and declining physical media sales likely played a part.
UK jump-starts OneWeb-ESA program with $23 million pledge
Space News - 19 Feb 2019 00:11
The multiyear investment begins with 18-month contract worth few million pounds. SpaceNews.com
Computer Algorithms Fool Us to Believing Photos Are Real Images
Medical Design Technology - 19 Feb 2019 23:39
News Computer generation has come a long way in recent years. Animated films are now generated on the keyboard, and look every bit as good as or better than the animation technologies of many years ago. The same can now ...