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Google puts augmented reality animals in its Search app
Engadget - 1 Jun 2019 20:35
If you Google certain animals, you might just come across an augmented reality surprise in your results. The tech giant has rolled out a new card for Search that can put animal virtual animals in the real world, so long ...
Vortex Rocket Engine for Private Dream Chaser Space Plane Passes Big Test
SPACE.com - 1 Jun 2019 00:10
A new video shows a spectacular ribbon of flame emanating from a Sierra Nevada Corp. engine during a test for future United States cargo launches.
The Pixel 3a will make the Pixel 4 a tough sell
Android Central - 1 Jun 2019 16:00
Anyone willing to spend money on a flagship phone in 2020 should buy a Galaxy Note. The Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL offer a lot for $400. They perform well enough, they have that incredible camera voodoo the Pixel brand is ...
Virtual Assistants Are Getting Smarter All the Time. Can We Trust Them with Our Data?
Scientific American - 1 Jun 2019 15:00
Virtual assistants are getting smarter. Let's think about how that will play out --
Apple Putting Finishing Touches on WWDC Decorations at McEnery Convention Center
Mac Rumors - 1 Jun 2019 02:05
The first WWDC 2019 events kick off in just two days with the early arrival of student scholars, and Apple is putting the finishing touches on decorations at and around the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose. Decorati...
Panasonic S1 Firmware Update to Add Advanced Video Features
PetaPixel - 1 Jun 2019 19:09Panasonic S1H: What we know so far, and what we think's likely
DP Review - 1 Jun 2019 15:00
What do we know about the Panasonic S1H? Panasonic has announced the development of the S1H: a full-frame counterpart to its video-focused GH series. The company has revealed a handful of specs about the forthcoming came...
U.S. Justice Department prepares Google antitrust probe: sources
Reuters - 1 Jun 2019 05:29
The U.S. Justice Department is preparing an investigation of Alphabet Inc's Google to determine whether the tech giant broke antitrust law in operating its sprawling online businesses, two sources familiar with the matte...
Russia's Soyuz rocket got nailed by lightning shortly after launch
BGR - 1 Jun 2019 04:05
When planning for a rocket launch there are many things that have to be taken into account, and one of the biggest factors is always the weather. Launches are delayed frequently due to uncooperative weather conditions su...
China fights back against the Huawei ban with a blacklist of its own
BGR - 1 Jun 2019 02:08
The Trump administration delivered a massive blow to Huawei a few days ago, placing the biggest China's smartphone maker on the US Commerce Department "Entity List" that bans the sale of Huawei products in the country. T...
Apple might focus on kids' privacy next, with limits on ad tracking in apps
Pocket-lint - 1 Jun 2019 01:38Spotify's next feature? A 'Social Listening' group queue
Pocket-lint - 1 Jun 2019 01:21
Spotify has developed a new shared queue feature that allows multiple people to control a single playlist using their own devices.Called "Social Listening",
Wikipedia says The North Face 'manipulated' site to top Google results - CNET
CNET - 1 Jun 2019 01:14
The apparel brand swapped images on Wikipedia with its own to promote its products in search.
Software developers are keeping an open mind about blockchain
ZDNet - 1 Jun 2019 00:38
Stack Overflow survey of close to 90,000 developers finds positive attitude toward blockchain, cautious embrace of containers, and a deep love of open source.
US now requires social media info for visa applications
Engadget - 1 Jun 2019 23:52
If you want to stay in the US, you'll likely have to share your internet presence. As proposed in March 2018 (and to some extent in 2015), the country now requires virtually all visa applicants to provide their social me...
You can make your own 'AirPods' for $4, but you probably shouldn't
ZDNet - 1 Jun 2019 17:00
Some people will go to great lengths to not avoid paying Apple the big bucks it asks for products.
Sprint 5G is lighting up 9 new US cities and we speed-tested it for you - CNET
CNET - 1 Jun 2019 16:30
See which four US cities just got Sprint 5G, and which five are about to get it in the coming weeks.
The US charges contractor with supplying military with counterfeit gear from China
The Verge - 1 Jun 2019 16:18
The Justice Department has charged a defense wholesaler with fraud and counterfeit trafficking after it produced uniforms and other gear for the US military in China that didn't do what it was designed to do, according t...
This Week's Awesome Stories From Around the Web (Through June 1)
Singularity Hub - 1 Jun 2019 16:00
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DeepMind Can Now Beat Us at Multiplayer Games Too Cade Metz | The New York Times “DeepMind's project is part of a broad effort to build artificial intelligence that can play enormously complex, ...
Older versions of Windows have critical vulnerability, should be updated ASAP
Digital Trends - 1 Jun 2019 15:38
If you're running an older version of Windows, it's vital to update it as soon as possible. Microsoft has warned about a critical security issue called BlueKeep, similar to the vulnerability exploited by the WannaCry mal...
Intel Twin River Dual-Screen Fabric Laptop sports a sleek, flexible design
The Gadget Flow - 1 Jun 2019 15:00
In an attempt to redefine computing style, the Intel Twin River Dual-Screen Fabric Laptop has ditched the metal chassis. Instead, this new device’s base is made of a polyester, polyamide, and lycra combination. It also...
An "Internet of Plants" Could Tell Farmers When Crops Need Watering
Scientific American - 1 Jun 2019 15:00
A system that transmits radio waves through fruit could help farmers monitor soil moisture --