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The new TV App is coming to third generation Apple TV hardware
AppleInsider - 27 Mar 2019 19:59
Apple is working to bring as many customers as possible to its updated Apple TV experience and subscription video service by looking to older devices, with new beta software for the third-generation Apple TV indicating i...
No splicing, no drilling: Garmin's BC 40 camera wirelessly helps you back up
Digital Trends - 27 Mar 2019 13:13
Garmin has released the BC 40, its first wireless rear-view camera. Powered by a pair of AA batteries, the device attaches to your car's rear license plate and transfers footage to a compatible, Wi-Fi-enabled navigator s...
Apple Card UK: Don't panic, here are some alternatives to Apple's new credit card
Pocket-lint - 27 Mar 2019 09:45
Apple has announced Apple Card, a new digital credit card that's going to work seamlessly with your iPhone. The sad news is that it's US only (so far),
Whitehead Institute's David Page to conclude term as director
MIT - 27 Mar 2019 21:35
Search committee chaired by MIT President Emerita Susan Hockfield will identify new director for eminent biomedical institute.
Review: Tokina Opera 50mm f1.4 Lens (Nikon F Mount)
The Phoblographer - 27 Mar 2019 06:00
The Tokina Opera 50mm f1.4 is the first lens that the Japanese lens manufacturer is launching as part of their newly introduced Opera premium lens lineup, designed with the latest high-resolution Full Frame DSLRs in mind...
Lying, sitting or standing: Resting postures determined by animals' size
EurekAlert! - 27 Mar 2019 06:00
(University of Zurich) Cows always lie on their chests so that their digestion is not impaired. Rodents sometimes rest sitting down, while kangaroos sometimes lie on their backs. The larger the animal, the less often it ...
Turing Award winners include AI giants from Facebook and Google
Engadget - 27 Mar 2019 21:20
The Turing Award has recognized some of the biggest names in AI and computing over the years, and the latest winners are particularly heavy hitters. The three prize recipients for 2018 are Google VP Geoffrey Hinton, Face...
'Druggable' mechanism of tau protein pathology discovered
Science Daily - 27 Mar 2019 20:20
Researchers have uncovered a 'druggable' mechanism of pathological tau protein aggregation -- a significant advance toward finding an effective treatment for early-stage neurodegenerative diseases.
'Ugly' Prosthetics Get French Design Treatment
Medical Design Technology - 27 Mar 2019 16:37
News French manufacturers of prosthetics are breaking from tradition to develop fashionable artificial limbs with patterns and colour so that wearers don't mind showing off some leg... Contributed Author: Sandra Ferrer, ...
Study of female weightlifters crushes stereotype
EurekAlert! - 27 Mar 2019 06:00
(San Francisco State University) A new study shows that elite women weightlifters have the same amount, and in some cases more, of the muscle fibers needed for the sport compared to their male counterparts.
FAA tells U.S. Senate it would need 10,000 new employees, $1.8 billion to assume all certification
Reuters - 27 Mar 2019 22:54
The Federal Aviation Administration told a U.S. Senate panel would need an additional 10,000 employees that would cost $1.8 billion if it were to assume all responsibilities for aircraft certification.
'Master pacemaker' for biological clocks identified
Science Daily - 27 Mar 2019 21:28
What makes a biological clock tick? According to a new study the surprising answer lies with a gene typically associated with stem and cancer cells.
Implant to better track brain chemical gone rogue after neurotrauma
Science Daily - 27 Mar 2019 18:38
Engineers have built a tiny, flexible sensor that is faster and more precise than past attempts at tracking a brain chemical elevated in brain diseases and neurotrauma.
Why Electronic Arts just laid off 350 employees
Slash Gear - 27 Mar 2019 17:20
Electronic Arts has announced a round of layoffs which will see 350 employees lose their jobs. This announcement follows a similar move from Activision-Blizzard, which laid off 8% of its workforce back in February. 350 e...
Adhesive formed from bee spit and flower oil could form basis of new glues
EurekAlert! - 27 Mar 2019 06:00
(Georgia Institute of Technology) Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology are looking to a bee 'glue' as a model for a bioinspired adhesive because of its unique properties and ability to remain sticky through a r...
Huawei Watch GT adds Active and Elegant editions for more choices
Slash Gear - 27 Mar 2019 05:14
It wasn’t just the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro that the Chinese company announced at Paris. Not only did it make a surprising reveal of unexpected smart eyewear, it also showed off some new accessories to go along with its ...
Why a venture capitalist not charged in the college admission scandal was ousted anyway
Re/code - 27 Mar 2019 23:02
This story tells you a lot about how Silicon Valley really works. It was a photo with Kevin Durant that appears to have led to the ouster of one of the founders of Silicon Valley's most elite venture firms. Weeks after p...
Artificial intelligence can improve X-ray identification of pacemakers in emergencies
Science Daily - 27 Mar 2019 20:20
Researchers have created new artificial intelligence software that can identify cardiac rhythm devices in x-rays more accurately and quickly than current methods.
Price drop! Boost your signal with a Wi-Fi range extender from $16.99
Android Authority - 27 Mar 2019 16:24
A Wi-Fi range extender can let you enjoy a strong wireless signal everywhere, and we have promo codes!
Election security in 2020 means a focus on county officials, DHS says - CNET
CNET - 27 Mar 2019 15:08
It's a local thing.
It's far too early and lazy to compare Apple TV+ to mature services like Netflix and Hulu
BGR - 27 Mar 2019 13:31
If we're being honest, it's easy to scoff at Apple's ambitions in the TV space. Aside from the fact that the company has little to zero experience when it comes to rolling out media content that people actually enjoy wat...
Sorry, the Galaxy Fold, Mate X will make your iPhone and Android more expensive in 2019 - CNET
CNET - 27 Mar 2019 12:00
Phone prices are still rising across the board and here's the proof.