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Target's tech trouble clogs stores with long checkout lines
Phys.org - 16 Jun 2019 10:44
A glitch stalled checkout lines at Target stores worldwide Saturday, exasperating shoppers and potentially eating into sales at a prime time for retailers, the day before Father's Day.
How to Enter Recovery Mode on iPhone XR, iPhone XS & XS Max, iPhone X
OS X Daily - 16 Jun 2019 18:07
Sometimes an iPhone must be placed into Recovery Mode to be able to effectively troubleshoot the device. Usually this is only necessary when an iPhone XS, XR, XS Max or X is stuck on the Apple logo for an extended am...
Delays reveal foldable phones as the beta devices they always were - CNET
CNET - 16 Jun 2019 12:30
Commentary: Galaxy Fold and Mate X holdup shows that it's best to go slow.
Florida allows self-driving car tests without backup drivers
Engadget - 16 Jun 2019 23:24
Companies that want to test their self-driving cars will have an easier time of it in the Sunshine State. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed a bill allowing companies to test autonomous vehicles without backup...
Pass the salt please: table salt found on Jupiter's moon Europa
Digital Trends - 16 Jun 2019 13:30
Astronomers have spotted something unexpectedly familiar on the surface of Jupiter's moon Europa -- sodium chloride, better known as table salt. This suggests the under-ice oceans on Europa are salty and similar to our o...
LARQ Self-Cleaning Bottle purifiers your water with UV-C light
The Gadget Flow - 16 Jun 2019 07:00
The LARQ Self-Cleaning Bottle is a new development in the world of water purification. This water purifier bottle uses UV-C light to remove nearly 100% of bacteria from your water. And it does so without any mercury or B...
Niantic Labs sues hackers who help players cheat in Pokémon Go
Digital Trends - 16 Jun 2019 01:55
Niantic Labs has filed a lawsuit against Global++, who is said to be behind the hacked versions of Pokémon Go and Ingress. The legal action comes as the developer is preparing to launch Harry Potter: Wizards Unite.
Spies may have used an AI-generated face to infiltrate US politics
Engadget - 16 Jun 2019 00:12
AI-generated faces might be more than just novelties -- they could also be used as espionage tools. Experts talking to the AP believe that spies used AI to create a 'photo' of Katie Jones, a non-existent person used in a...
Edelkrone now offers a 3D-printed DIY solution for its FlexTILT tripod head
DP Review - 16 Jun 2019 22:53
Meet FlexTILT Head 3D, a version of Edelkrone's popular tripod head that can be 3D-printed and pieced together as a DIY project for a fraction of the cost of Edelkrone's FlexTILT Head 2. As we noted in our review, the Ed...
Why Do Skulls Have So Many Bones? (It's Loads More Than You Think)
Live Science - 16 Jun 2019 15:16AMVR VR Stand Headset Holder proudly displays your virtual reality headset
The Gadget Flow - 16 Jun 2019 15:00
This AMVR VR Stand Headset Holder keeps your virtual reality setup organized by displaying your VR headset on your desk. It’s meant for Oculus Rift S VR Headsets and Oculus Quest All-In-One Headsets. But it works with ...
Baby Einstein Sea Dreams Soother Calming Crib Toy helps your baby sleep well
The Gadget Flow - 16 Jun 2019 15:00
The Baby Einstein Sea Dreams Soother Calming Crib Toy provides comforting sounds so your baby sleeps well. This ocean sounds toy provides 25 minutes of fun light effects that keep your young one entranced as they fall as...
Experts warn sleep trackers may fuel anxiety, decrease sleep quality
Slash Gear - 16 Jun 2019 14:55
Many activity trackers and smartwatches now offer sleep-tracking features designed to monitor one’s overall sleep quality, among other things. These devices are arguably useful for getting an overall picture of one’s...
NASA's 'Green' Fuel Will Make Its Space Debut on SpaceX Falcon Heavy Mission
SPACE.com - 16 Jun 2019 14:22
NASA will test out a green alternative to propellant fuel for cleaner, more efficient spaceflight.
Blue 'Lunar Corona' Frames the Full Moon in Eerie Night-Sky Photo
SPACE.com - 16 Jun 2019 14:08
This abstract night-sky photo shows the full moon peeking through wispy clouds and barren tree branches while surrounded by brilliant, blue lunar corona.
'Apollo's Moon Shot' Series Shows History of Human Lunar Exploration
SPACE.com - 16 Jun 2019 14:07
A new Smithsonian Channel series celebrates the artifacts that led to Apollo 11's triumphant moon landing 50 years ago, and shares behind-the-scenes stories from the mission.
Cosmologists Clash Over the Beginning of the Universe
Wired - 16 Jun 2019 14:00
What happened before the Big Bang? And what happened before that? Stephen Hawking's answer--there was no beginning--is now the subject of intense debate.
Pixel 4 leak: 3 reasons Google did this - CNET
CNET - 16 Jun 2019 13:48ThinkGeek's website will shut down next month, but don't panic
Slash Gear - 16 Jun 2019 13:15
ThinkGeek, the online destination with a vast catalog of nerdy and otherwise unique items, will close its website next month, the company has announced. The products aren’t disappearing, but will instead be made availa...
Florida's new bill lets driverless cars be tested with minimal restrictions - Roadshow
CNET - 16 Jun 2019 13:00
All companies need is insurance and the ability to remotely monitor the vehicle.
The race for the gaming subscription crown: What it means for gamers
Slash Gear - 16 Jun 2019 12:13
This year's E3 signaled a shift in the coming years of gaming. The event wasn't just about video games, but how we would get hold of them. It seems every publisher and their dog wants to implement a subscription service ...
Apollo moon rocks help transform understanding of the universe
Phys.org - 16 Jun 2019 11:00
Moon rocks look rather nondescript--they are often gray in color--but for NASA planetary scientist Samuel Lawrence, they are the "most precious materials on Earth."