Technology News
AI recommends 'fashionable' outfits to millions of people in China
New Scientist - 11 May 2019 10:00
E-commerce giant Alibaba has built an algorithm for suggesting outfits to shoppers in China. It has made over 5 million recommendations so far
Netflix launches 'top ten most-watched' lists in the UK
Engadget - 11 May 2019 04:48
A few weeks ago, Netflix mentioned it would experiment with releasing "weekly top 10 lists" across various categories, and the first test has gone out on social media. For now it's only releasing data tied to UK viewers,...
Uber's IPO, the Call to Break Up Facebook, and More News
Wired - 11 May 2019 01:15
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Palantir's Github Page Is the New Battleground in the Fight Against ICE
Gizmodo - 11 May 2019 16:15
Tech activists continue to organize and win across many of the industry's biggest firms--and increasingly the online spaces tech workers gather are becoming battlegrounds in their own right. Take Palantir's Github page t...
Nike's app will use augmented reality to determine your shoe size
BGR - 11 May 2019 15:01
Do you know your own shoe size? You might think you do, but there's a good chance you're walking around in shoes that aren't actually a perfect fit. Nike thinks it can change that with a new addition to its smartphone ap...
iPhone XR and XS review: Seven months in, what's good and what's bad - CNET
CNET - 11 May 2019 12:30
Revisiting Apple's 2018 iPhones in a 2019 world.
TP-Link's Alexa and Google enabled smart plugs have never been cheaper
BGR - 11 May 2019 03:33
Wi-Fi smart plugs are extremely popular right now. In fact, there are so many companies out there making them that you can often find deals that slash prices all the way down around $7 or $8 each. That's an incredible va...
SpaceX's recent parachute tests came up short of expectations
BGR - 11 May 2019 02:08
NASA is desperate for its own transportation solution to send astronauts to and from the International Space Station. It's paid both SpaceX and Boeing huge sums of money to figure it out, and while both companies have co...
Boeing shares Starliner parachute test video ahead of summer launch
Slash Gear - 11 May 2019 00:58
Boeing has shared new video clips of parachute tests related to its Starliner spacecraft, providing the public with a behind-the-scenes look at these various sessions. According to the company, the parachute test is part...
Amazon's unheard-of price cut on Klipsch R5 Neckband earbuds is for today only
Digital Trends - 11 May 2019 20:30
For Saturday only, Amazon has reduced the price of the comfortable and great-looking Klipsch R5 by 58%, saving lucky buyers $69. Whether you're buying a gift or upgrading for yourself, don't wait because this deal ends a...
We asked, you told us: The Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are hot, but need work
Android Authority - 11 May 2019 19:55A hacking ring stole millions by hijacking SIM cards, feds say
The Verge - 11 May 2019 16:00
Nine people have been charged in an alleged conspiracy to hijack SIM cards and steal cryptocurrency from unwitting victims, prosecutors said this week. The scheme, according to court documents, netted more than $2.4 mill...
Virgin Galactic begins move from California to Spaceport America
Slash Gear - 11 May 2019 15:45
Private aerospace company Virgin Galactic has announced that it will move its space vehicles and spaceline staff to the company’s Spaceport America destination. The change was announced by Virgin Founder Sir Richard Br...
Research on repetitive worm behavior may have implications for understanding human disease
Science Daily - 11 May 2019 14:39
Studying microscopic worms, scientists have identified a brain circuit that drives repetitive behavior -- providing potential clues for understanding some human psychiatric conditions.
Some biologic treatments for psoriasis may be safer for patients
Science Daily - 11 May 2019 14:39
Dermatologists found a decreased risk of infection in patients with psoriasis using some of the newer, more targeted medications compared to those taking methotrexate, a drug widely used since the 1960s as a first line t...
Study sheds new light on urinary tract infections in postmenopausal women
Science Daily - 11 May 2019 14:39
A new study suggests why urinary tract infections (UTIs) have such a high recurrence rate in postmenopausal women: several species of bacteria can invade the bladder walls.
Blue Origin Kicks Off Kids' Space Club With Offer to Launch Postcards
SPACE.com - 11 May 2019 14:38
Jeff Bezos is adding another title to his credit: space postmaster.
Ford self-driving robot helps employees focus on complex projects
Slash Gear - 11 May 2019 14:30
Ford has been testing the use an autonomous robot called Survival that enables factory workers to focus on more demanding, complex tasks, the company has revealed. The robot was built by Ford engineers as a way to offloa...
Your most sensitive data is likely exposed online. These people try to find it - CNET
CNET - 11 May 2019 14:00
Don't worry. They want it to be safe.
Google Maps doesn't want you walking around in AR - CNET
CNET - 11 May 2019 13:00
Goodbye, Mr Fox. Google's dropping the whimsy from its AR Maps.
Why notification sounds send you emotionally reeling into the past
Mashable - 11 May 2019 13:00India is going forward with an antitrust case against Google's Android
BGR - 11 May 2019 05:07
Google has lost a number of antitrust cases in recent years, which netted the tech company three record-setting fines in Europe. The European Commission looked at Google's Search, Android, and online ads practices and fo...