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Snoopy to the Moon! Apollo 10 Commander Looks Back on Historic Flight 50 Years Ago
SPACE.com - 18 May 2019 13:41
Fifty years ago today, NASA's Apollo 10 mission rocketed to the moon -- but never landed. This lunar landing dress rehearsal was critical in making sure that Apollo 11 was successful.
Here's Three Free Posters Celebrate NASA's Apollo Anniversaries (and Space.com's, Too!)
SPACE.com - 18 May 2019 13:34
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of NASA's groundbreaking Apollo program -- and the 20th anniversary of Space.com -- with a set of three free posters!
One app update could make the battery on your Android phone last longer
BGR - 18 May 2019 02:08Conspiracy theories or no, there's a good reason not to trust tech companies - CNET
CNET - 18 May 2019 14:00
For any good conspiracy theory to work, it needs a grain of truth. The controversies at Facebook have offered plenty of fodder.
The CW's Batwoman trailer arrives with release date and plot details
Slash Gear - 18 May 2019 01:47
The previously announced Batwoman series featuring Ruby Rose has received its first trailer. The CW, the network where the show will air, debuted the trailer alongside the announcement of its Fall 2019 – 2020 televisio...
$2,600 worth of deals await GameStop shoppers in this weekend's one-day sale
BGR - 18 May 2019 15:01
It's that time of year again, an opportunity to descend upon your nearest GameStop store if you're in the mood for some new games, accessories or even a console -- but you've been waiting for a deal to take advantage of....
As bitcoin gyrates, less euphoria in evidence at blockchain gathering
Phys.org - 18 May 2019 11:22
The vibe at a gathering this week for blockchain enthusiasts felt decidedly less exuberant than its predecessor a year ago after dizzying swings in bitcoin.
Of course Google tracks your purchase history using Gmail
Android Central - 18 May 2019 02:05
Yes Google collects purchase data, because it always has, and that's not all it collects. CNBC seems to think it's breaking some sort of news in pointing out the fact that Google uses Gmail to track your online purchase ...
Faulty database script brings Salesforce to its knees
ZDNet - 18 May 2019 01:51
Faulty production script gave users access to all their company's Salesforce data.
Facebook cryptocurrency being developed in Switzerland, reports say - CNET
CNET - 18 May 2019 00:47
The social network set up a company called Libra Networks to work on its own payments and blockchain systems, according to a Swiss news site.
'Stepped' treatment reduces drinking in patients with HIV
Science Daily - 18 May 2019 23:25
People with HIV who drink too much were more likely to reduce drinking after undergoing an approach to care known as integrated stepped alcohol treatment, according to a new study. The finding supports greater use of thi...
Button batteries can rapidly damage stomach lining before symptoms appear
Science Daily - 18 May 2019 23:25
Damage to the lining of the stomach can occur quickly when children swallow button batteries; therefore, clinicians should consider prompt endoscopic removal, even when the child is symptom free and the battery has passe...
Seymour Cray's path to supercomputing - CNET
CNET - 18 May 2019 18:36
With unique designs and a quirky imagination of engineering, Seymour Cray, built the unusual and spectacular supercomputer.
Will every PlayStation 4 game be backward compatible on PlayStation 5?
Android Central - 18 May 2019 17:00
Best answer: As far as we know if plans pan out accordingly, then yes, all PS4 games should be backward compatible on PS5. But since the console isn't out yet, this could change before it hits store shelves. The best of ...
Panasonic Lumix S1R Wins 'Camera of the Year' in Japan
PetaPixel - 18 May 2019 16:23Google Tracks What You Buy Online With Gmail
Wired - 18 May 2019 15:00
Adobe fixes, an executive order, and more of the week's top security news.
'Minecraft' Village & Pillage Launch Trailer
USA Today - 18 May 2019 14:36
Video highlights from Village & Pillage, the latest update to popular video game 'Minecraft.'
Microsoft and Sony team up for video games in the cloud, but what's it mean for gamers?
USA Today - 18 May 2019 14:34
Microsoft and Sony battle it out console video game dominance. But they are teaming up to make cloud gaming services as good as video streaming.
Study warns e-cigarette marketing has major impact on teen use
Slash Gear - 18 May 2019 14:30
A new study out of Stanford University warns that promotional materials related to electronic cigarettes and other tobacco alternatives have a major impact on teenage nicotine use. The results come from Stanford Medicine...
Startups Weekly: There's an alternative to raising VC and it's called revenue-based financing
TechCrunch - 18 May 2019 14:00
In this week's newsletter: Amazon takes a bite of Deliveroo and Away packs on $100M
SpaceX Is Building a 'Starship' Rocket Prototype in Florida, Too
SPACE.com - 18 May 2019 13:45
SpaceX hopes a little friendly competition will improve the design of its Mars spaceship.
These Discounted Notebooks Can Be Erased and Reused Over and Over Again
Gizmodo - 18 May 2019 13:35
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