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Combination of drugs may combat deadly drug-resistant fungus
Science Daily - 21 Jun 2019 21:49
Microbiologists have shown that a combination of anti-fungal and anti-bacterial medications may be an effective weapon against the recently discovered multidrug resistant, Candida auris (C. auris).
Photos of Apple Card showcase design, weight, and packaging
AppleInsider - 21 Jun 2019 20:46
An unnamed source has shared images of their Apple Card used for beta testing, showing off the card's packaging as well as its weight.
Tech Leaders Are Not Listening to Tim Cook
The Mac Observer - 21 Jun 2019 17:17
In her latest New York Times column, Kara Swisher reflects on last week’s Code conference. She says tech leaders had not taken on-board Tim Cook’s call that they take responsibility for the chaos their products cause...
Theranos, Elizabeth Holmes, and "Bad Blood": An interview with author John Carreyrou
TechRepublic - 21 Jun 2019 23:13
Tonya Hall interviews investigative reporter John Carreyrou about exposing the alleged fraud of Silicon Valley startup Theranos in his book Bad Blood.
You can own a flag from the Apollo 11 mission, if your pockets are deep enough
BGR - 21 Jun 2019 06:35
We're now just one month away from the 50th anniversary of NASA's Apollo 11 mission to the Moon, and owners of some seriously sought-after space relics are putting their memorabilia on the auction block in the hopes of c...
Huawei's Mate X 2 concept fixes everything that the Galaxy Fold got wrong
BGR - 21 Jun 2019 03:03
The Galaxy Fold foldable smartphone isn't just delayed, it's also terribly ugly, but that's the compromise early adopters will have to accept. The phone itself is a compromise because we're in the early stages of foldabl...
How to share files with another Mac using macOS Bluetooth File Exchange
TechRepublic - 21 Jun 2019 23:48
When you need to send a file to another Mac user, there are multiple options. Follow these steps to accomplish the task using macOS' integrated Bluetooth File Exchange.
Netflix jokes it's cancelling Good Omens, while Amazon 'kills' Stranger Things - CNET
CNET - 21 Jun 2019 16:45
Both streaming services get the last laugh on Twitter in response to a petition asking Netflix to remove the Amazon Prime show Good Omens.
NASA could see more delays for SpaceX and Boeing private space flights
Engadget - 21 Jun 2019 15:02
When NASA awarded Boeing and SpaceX contracts to develop vehicles that can take astronauts to the ISS, it was hoping they'll be done by 2017. Unfortunately, both companies grappled with technical challenges that forced t...
Patients of rude surgeons have more problems after surgery, study says
BGR - 21 Jun 2019 04:06
Having surgery -- even minor surgery -- can be an incredibly stressful experience for any patient. Placing trust in a surgeon is often frightening, even if that surgeon is impeccably trained and highly skilled, but a new...
Facebook accused of stealing Calibra logo from online bank Current - CNET
CNET - 21 Jun 2019 01:48
Current's CEO reportedly said Facebook "ripped off" the logo for its new subsidiary.
This Volkswagen video somewhat ironically explains Euro emissions testing - Roadshow
CNET - 21 Jun 2019 00:22
The video outlines the WLTP cycle, the RDE test, the EVAP test and more.
FEMA's presidential alerts are an easy target for spoofing attacks
Engadget - 21 Jun 2019 22:18
Last fall, FEMA conducted the first nationwide test of its Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system when it beamed a "presidential alert" to all capable phones in the US. WEA has long been used to send alerts about missing ...
A new drug target for chemically induced Parkinson's disease
Science Daily - 21 Jun 2019 20:42
An enzyme that modifies chemicals formed in the body by alcohol, tobacco, and certain foods may be a new target for treating Parkinson's disease. The altered compounds, the researchers found, may play a role in triggerin...
Dissemination of pathogenic bacteria by university student's cell phones
Science Daily - 21 Jun 2019 20:42
New research has demonstrated the presence of S. aureus in 40% of the cell phones of students sampled at a university. S. aureus is a common cause of hospital and community-based infections and is currently considered an...
How to Shoot Speaker Paint Splash Photos
PetaPixel - 21 Jun 2019 20:31Huawei's new tablets look nice, but you might not be able to buy them
Android Authority - 21 Jun 2019 20:30
Huawei's two MediaPad M6 tablets will launch in July.
Toy Story 4 review: Hilarious jokes barely save a story lacking in stakes - CNET
CNET - 21 Jun 2019 20:06
Spoiler-free: Fantastic writing and technical flourishes spruce up a Pixar sequel that doesn't have the emotional pull fans might expect.
Reforming pharmacy benefit manager practices may lead to drug cost savings
Science Daily - 21 Jun 2019 20:03
Efforts to control health care costs in the United States often focus on the listed prescription drug prices, but unregulated pharmacy benefit manager practices also may contribute to escalating expenses.
Harmful algal blooms in lakes, reservoirs
Science Daily - 21 Jun 2019 20:03
With limited resources to monitor often-unpredictable algae blooms, water managers are turning to new technologies from NASA and its partners to detect and keep track of potential hazards.
'Hunger hormone' imbalance can trigger obesity
Science Daily - 21 Jun 2019 20:02
Scientists discovered a new mutation in the gene that regulates the key hormone suppressing hunger called leptin. This new mutation could help researchers understand why people develop excess of body fat.
'This is Your Life in Silicon Valley': Nomiku Founder CEO Lisa Fetterman on why Silicon Valley doesn't care about female founders
TechCrunch - 21 Jun 2019 19:11
Welcome to this week's transcribed edition of This is Your Life in Silicon Valley. We're running an experiment for Extra Crunch members that puts This is Your Life in Silicon Valley in words - so you can read from wherev...