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Samsung's Bixby-powered Galaxy Home speaker will arrive 'by April'
TechCrunch - 20 Feb 2019 23:57
Samsung announced a lot today. Like a lot, a lot. But the company was pretty quiet on the Bixby side of things, and the Galaxy Home smart speaker it announced mid-last year was nowhere to be seen. In an interview with mo...
NASA citizen scientist discovers first ancient dead star with peculiar rings - CNET
CNET - 20 Feb 2019 02:52
Finding the Sleepy, Bashful dwarf didn't take a Doc -- just a space-Happy citizen scientist.
New therapeutic approach to combat African sleeping sickness
Science Daily - 20 Feb 2019 18:22
Scientists working in a range of disciplines joined forces to identify a new approach to combat African sleeping sickness. Fundamental research has revealed a promising strategy to develop a suitable agent.
Virtual Mate Virtual Intimacy System
The Gadget Flow - 20 Feb 2019 16:00
Turn your favorite character or celebrity into your virtual partner with the Virtual Mate Virtual Intimacy System. Offering a realistic virtual partner game and multi-functional hardware, this system provides an interact...
Elon Musk Promises a Really Truly Self-Driving Tesla in 2020
Wired - 20 Feb 2019 03:53
The CEO says his Autopilot system will be "feature complete" this year, and ready to ferry snoozing passengers by the end of next year.
Guy gets tattoo to honor NASA's Opportunity rover, but there's one big problem
BGR - 20 Feb 2019 03:08
NASA's Opportunity rover had a long, eventful stay on Mars, but unfortunately those days are now behind us. The rover has been officially declared dead after a dust storm last year caused its batteries to remain dry and ...
Privacy activists say online ad industry knowingly violated GDPR
Mashable - 20 Feb 2019 03:00Computer simulators show how to reduce damage to lungs of children in intensive care
Science Daily - 20 Feb 2019 14:46
Changing the ventilation settings for children on life support can reduce the risk of damage to their lungs, researchers have found on computer simulated patients.
How to upgrade your thinking and avoid traps that make you look stupid
New Scientist - 20 Feb 2019 14:00
Even the most intelligent people can make ridiculous mistakes - but there are simple things all of us can do to act more wisely and avoid blinkered thinking
Microsoft says discovers hacking targeting democratic institutions in Europe
Reuters - 20 Feb 2019 11:20
Microsoft Corp on Wednesday said it had discovered hacking targeting democratic institutions, think tanks and non-profit organizations in Europe and plans to offer a cyber security service to several countries to close s...
Binance releases a first version of its decentralized crypto exchange
TechCrunch - 20 Feb 2019 10:10
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, has launched an initial version of its highly-anticipated decentralized trading service (dex) today which is available now at testnet.binance.org. The launch — which is i...
Space Force to be overseen by US Air Force under newly signed directive
Slash Gear - 20 Feb 2019 04:17
The Trump administration is moving forward with its Space Force plans, officials have announced. Trump signed Space Policy Directive-4 today for establishing the Space Force under the Department of the Air Force, though ...
Google says it doesn't want to prevent ad blocking on Chrome - CNET
CNET - 20 Feb 2019 03:45
The search giant tries to reassure software developers after a raft of criticism last month.
RFID blocking wallets - what are they, and should you get one?
Android Authority - 20 Feb 2019 01:45
RFID blocking wallets are designed to give you some extra security for your credit and debit cards, but what are they really, and do you need to get one?
Lyft uses Via-like feature to offer surge-free shared rides - CNET
CNET - 20 Feb 2019 23:50
It's called Shared Saver.
Samsung Unveils First 5G Smartphone
Medical Design Technology - 20 Feb 2019 23:02
News Verizon will be the first wireless carrier to offer Samsung's new flagship 5G smartphone-- the Galaxy S10 5G-- available in the first half of 2019. Staff Author: Bevin Fletcher Topics: Devices
Samsung Folding Phone is Different - but Also Almost $2,000
Medical Design Technology - 20 Feb 2019 23:00
News Samsung unveiled a highly anticipated smartphone with a foldable screen in an attempt to break the innovative funk that has beset the smartphones market. Contributed Author: Michael Liedtke and Anick Jesdanun, AP Te...
Samsung Galaxy Fold: Price (it's really, really expensive), release date and availability
Android Authority - 20 Feb 2019 21:52
Here is all we know so far about the Samsung Galaxy Fold's price, its release date and where it will be available to purchase.
Salt could be a key factor in allergic immune reactions
Science Daily - 20 Feb 2019 21:50
Researchers have demonstrated in cell cultures that salt leads to the formation of Th2 cells. These immune cells are active in allergic conditions such as atopic dermatitis. The team also detected elevated salt concentra...
Scientists identify unique subtype of eczema linked to food allergy
Science Daily - 20 Feb 2019 21:50
Scientists have found that children with both atopic dermatitis and food allergy have structural and molecular differences in top layers of skin near the eczema lesions, whereas children with atopic dermatitis alone don'...
The Holy Grail of Nanowire Production
Medical Design Technology - 20 Feb 2019 21:33
News Researchers from EPFL's Laboratory of Semiconductor Materials, together with colleagues from MIT and the IOFFE Institute, have come up with a way of growing nanowire networks in a highly controlled and fully reprodu...
Samsung officially announces the Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus, starting at $899
The Verge - 20 Feb 2019 21:30
More speed, more screen, more battery, more cameras