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Sony's robot dog Aibo has a new gig patrolling your home - CNET
CNET - 19 Mar 2019 02:12
The robotic pup's latest software update gives users access to a new patrol feature, plus more.
Guest Blog: Telcos are Key to Mobile Money Adoption in Latin America
Medical Design Technology - 19 Mar 2019 19:45
Blog According to the GSMA, the number of registered and active mobile money customers in Latin America is growing steadily, along with the volume and value of transactions. Contributed Author: Albrecht von der Recke, CO...
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Mashable - 19 Mar 2019 20:54The First Full Trailer for Toy Story 4 Gives Woody a Grand New Quest
Gizmodo - 19 Mar 2019 14:50
The toys are back in town--and the world beyond bedrooms has only gotten weirder and more wonderful since their last adventure.
Even low doses of synthetic cannabinoids can impair cognitive performance
EurekAlert! - 19 Mar 2019 06:00
(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News) A new study shows that inhaled doses of as little as 2 mg of the synthetic cannabinoid JWH-018 can significantly impair critical thinking and memory, slow reaction times,...
Scientists build a self-healing, stretchable electronic skin - CNET
CNET - 19 Mar 2019 05:24
Taking inspiration from jellyfish, researchers have developed a touch-sensitive skin that could be used to help humans interact with machines.
Dirty Unicorns custom ROM calls it quits, Android Pie weeklies now available
Android Authority - 19 Mar 2019 22:39
You can still grab the Android 9 Pie weeklies, but don't wait too long.
Prescribing healthy food in Medicare/Medicaid is cost effective, could improve health
Science Daily - 19 Mar 2019 22:35
A team of researchers modeled the health and economic effects of healthy food prescriptions in Medicare and Medicaid. The study finds that health insurance coverage to offset the cost of healthy food for Medicare and/or ...
Fountain of youth for heart health may lie in the gut
Science Daily - 19 Mar 2019 22:35
As our collection of resident gut bacteria changes with age, it increasingly produces harmful metabolites that damage veins and blood vessels, driving disease, a new study suggests.
Jon Snow may have let a massive 'Game of Thrones' spoiler slip out
BGR - 19 Mar 2019 20:06
The month of April will be a fantastic month for entertainment. Not only does Avengers: Endgame launch on April 26th, but Game of Thrones premieres on HBO nearly two weeks before that, and it'll eventually bring an end t...
Redmi Go is raring to go with Snapdragon 425, Android Oreo, for $63
Android Authority - 19 Mar 2019 11:17
The new, ultra-budget handset will hit India in three days time: here's what you need to know about it.
The SEC Says Elon Musk's Rationale for Continuing to Send Out Bad Tweets 'Borders on the Ridiculous'
Gizmodo - 19 Mar 2019 05:30
Last year, Tesla CEO Elon Musk sent out a baffling tweet saying that he had "funding secured" to take the company private at a share price of $420 (which some readers may recognize as the weed number). It turned out no s...
Nvidia developing an 'autonomous car driver's license' based on its tech - Roadshow
CNET - 19 Mar 2019 05:27
The company is working on standardized "driver's license" testing for self-driving cars based on a new open-source algorithm.
Internet providers block sites that host Christchurch terror attack video
Mashable - 19 Mar 2019 03:46These two coffee compounds may inhibit drug-resistant prostate cancer
Slash Gear - 19 Mar 2019 02:23
Past research has found evidence that coffee drinkers may have a lower risk of developing prostate cancer, and a new study may have figured out what’s behind that beneficial effect. The project, which has been presente...
How hot spots of genetic variation evolved in human DNA
Science Daily - 19 Mar 2019 22:35
New research investigates hot spots of genetic variation within the human genome, examining the sections of our DNA that are most likely to differ significantly from one person to another.
First Isolated Gate Drivers with Integrated Sensing for IGBTs and SiC MOSFETS Save Energy and Protect High-Voltage Systems
Medical Design Technology - 19 Mar 2019 22:14
Product Announcement Texas Instruments has introduced several new isolated gate drivers that provide unparalleled levels of monitoring and protection for high-voltage systems. The UCC21710-Q1 and UCC21732-Q1 and UCC21750...
Inflammation inhibitor blocks neurodevelopmental disorders in mouse model
Science Daily - 19 Mar 2019 22:10
New work shows that an enzyme inhibitor reduced inflammation in the brains of mice born to mothers with maternal immune activation. Inflammation triggered by the enzyme, soluble epoxide hydrolase, is linked to neurodevel...
Experiments with roundworms suggest alternatives for the treatment of schizophrenia
Science Daily - 19 Mar 2019 22:10
Researchers used C. elegans as an animal model to investigate the importance of certain human genes for the treatment of schizophrenia.
Quantum Sensing Method Measures Minuscule Magnetic Fields
Medical Design Technology - 19 Mar 2019 21:39
News A new way of measuring atomic-scale magnetic fields with great precision, not only up and down but sideways as well, has been developed by researchers at MIT. The new tool could be useful in applications as diverse ...
Apple's Big New iMac Update Makes Me Feel Sad About iMacs
Gizmodo - 19 Mar 2019 21:20
Apple just announced that its iMac lineup will get a meaningful update thanks to 8-core 9th-generation Intel Core i9 processors and a Vega graphics option. This is a big deal for iMac power users, but for me, an almost i...
The U.S. government plans to drop $500M on a ridiculously powerful supercomputer
Digital Trends - 19 Mar 2019 21:01
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced plans to build a $500 million exascale supercomputer by 2021. The project, known as the Aurora supercomputer, is expected to boost research efforts in fields such as public hea...