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SpaceX Is Sending Its First Crew-Ready Capsule to the ISS
Wired - 1 Mar 2019 14:00
No humans will be onboard this time, but SpaceX hopes this trip will show it can be trusted with people's lives.
KaiOS is doing well in India, but it's pulling some big numbers in US too
Android Authority - 1 Mar 2019 19:01
U.S. operator Tracfone managed to sell a million KaiOS units in just three months, a platform executive said.
Tesla's controversial 'full self-driving' version of Autopilot is back
The Verge - 1 Mar 2019 02:15
Tesla is bringing back its "full self-driving" feature, after removing the option from its website in October amid criticism the company was overstating the autonomy of its vehicles. The option is back on the menu as par...
Remastered version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 may be in the works
Digital Trends - 1 Mar 2019 20:00
A rating for a remastered campaign for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was spotted on the PEGI board. The listing has since been removed, and seems to imply that the multiplayer mode will not be included. The post Remaste...
FBI Confiscated Thousands of Plundered Human Bones and Artifacts from Man's Home
Live Science - 1 Mar 2019 13:52eBay rethinking future of StubHub and classified business
Phys.org - 1 Mar 2019 15:55
eBay is initiating review concerning the future of its StubHub and its classified ads business.
HBO boss quits as owner AT&T seeks more shows and more profit
Ars Technica - 1 Mar 2019 19:00
Richard Plepler, 28-year veteran of HBO, was reportedly frustrated by new owner.
How I Became a Robot in London--From 5,000 Miles Away
Wired - 1 Mar 2019 15:00
Wearing a haptic feedback glove, I pilot a robotic hand from across the world, feeling what it feels. The sensation is almost too weird to be real.
Apple Now Seeking More Software Engineers Than Hardware Engineers
Mac Rumors - 1 Mar 2019 19:04
Software engineering positions have outnumbered hardware engineering positions in Apple job listings for the first time since at least the first quarter of 2016, according to data-driven website Thinknum. The website cla...
Jezebel 'Keto Crotch' Might Be the Strongest Argument for Eating Carbs Yet | Deadspin These Were Bry
Life Hacker - 1 Mar 2019 16:30
Jezebel 'Keto Crotch' Might Be the Strongest Argument for Eating Carbs Yet | Deadspin These Were Bryce Harper's Other Offers | The Root Meet Dog Park Diane: White Woman Calls Police to Dog Park After Black Man's Dog Hump...
Monster BeagleBone AI crams computer-vision engine onto Raspberry Pi-style board
ZDNet - 1 Mar 2019 15:49
BeagleBoard AI offers developers a single-board computer that's customized for artificial-intelligence applications.
Researcher Wants to Protect Confidential Information from Cyber Attacks
Medical Design Technology - 1 Mar 2019 15:32
News Remi Chou, an assistant professor in electrical engineering and computer science at Wichita State University, has received a two-year, $156,000 grant from the National Science Foundation for research to... Contribut...
Pegasus woes continue to delay NASA mission
Space News - 1 Mar 2019 03:20
A persistent problem with a Pegasus rocket will keep a long-delayed NASA space science mission on the ground until at least this spring. SpaceNews.com
Apple Watch Popularity, Becoming the Next GE - TMO Daily Observations 2019-03-01
The Mac Observer - 1 Mar 2019 21:01
John Martellaro and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple Watch popularity and the future of Apple’s (financial) services.
Volvo, BMW invest in child-care ride-sharing startup Zum - Roadshow
CNET - 1 Mar 2019 19:55
The four-year-old company wants to expand beyond California this year.
'Momo' videos on YouTube cannot be monetized... but that's not a new policy
TechCrunch - 1 Mar 2019 19:19
Be warned, YouTube creators: Making videos about the latest viral hoax, the “Momo challenge,” will not make you money. Over the past couple of days, the Momo challenge has gone viral once again, leading to a sharp in...
Smart lightbulbs could be exporting your personal data to China - CNET
CNET - 1 Mar 2019 18:38
Even dimming your lights can reveal your location, according to a cybersecurity report.
5 HR management tips to improve team performance
TechRepublic - 1 Mar 2019 16:28
Successful projects rely on human interaction. Human resources management tips can optimize your team's performance.
Neutron Stars: Nature's Weirdest Form of Matter
Scientific American - 1 Mar 2019 16:00
The insides of neutron stars—the densest form of matter in the universe—have long been a mystery, but it is one that scientists are starting to crack --
Volunteers Jumped with or without a Parachute to Gauge Its Effectiveness
Scientific American - 1 Mar 2019 16:00
Someone finally did a study on the efficacy of parachutes --
5G Presents Security Challenge for Telecom Operators
Medical Design Technology - 1 Mar 2019 15:36
News While Washington's concerns that future 5G wireless networks could be vulnerable to spying by China have dominated headlines, businesses have long been pushing to make sure the technology is as secure as possible......
Tesla's high-end Model S and X just got a lot cheaper
Engadget - 1 Mar 2019 12:02
Tesla just made its high-end vehicles more reasonably priced for potential buyers. In addition to launching the long-awaited $35,000 Model 3, the automaker has also slashed the prices of its higher-end Model S and Model ...