Technology News
Inside Apple factory thefts: Secret tunnels, hidden crawl spaces
The Loop - 18 Jul 2019 16:08
Wayne Ma, The Information (Paywall): Six years ago, a warehouse employee at one of Apple's top suppliers, Jabil, stole thousands of iPhone 5C casings from a factory in China before the product was announced. The employee...
Special Moon-landing edition Hasselblad 907X and CFV II kit announced for $7500
DP Review - 18 Jul 2019 17:31
Hasselblad has announced it will introduce a special edition kit that includes the recently launched 907X camera along with a CFV II 50C digital back to celebrate the company's part in the Moon landing of 50 years ago. F...
The biggest 'Game of Thrones' villains aren't coming to San Diego Comic-Con
BGR - 18 Jul 2019 17:44
This may have been the biggest twist in Game of Thrones history, one that we certainly didn't see coming. The biggest villains from the show aren't any of the characters, of course, but rather showrunners David Benioff a...
Denon AH-D9200 headphone review: Superb sound quality in a luxurious, closed-back, over-ear headphone
PC World - 18 Jul 2019 12:00
The build quality is exceptional, and it's super comfortable, which befits its high price tag.
Scientists propose dumping 7,400 gigatons of 'artificial snow' on Antarctica - CNET
CNET - 18 Jul 2019 04:17
A radical, costly geoengineering experiment suggests a new way to stop Antarctica's ice sheets from melting away.
Japan urges G7 to think beyond existing rules in dealing with Libra
Reuters - 18 Jul 2019 02:05
Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso on Wednesday urged his G7 counterparts to make a comprehensive assessment of Facebook Inc's Libra digital currency for any fresh challenges that could be overlooked by existing regulati...
How to deal with a long-distance relationship? Try this tech
USA Today - 18 Jul 2019 01:08
How to survive a long-distance relationship: Bond Touch bracelets, Friendship Lamps and hugging shirts may help.
Researchers use Twitter and AI to see who is hitting the gym
Science Daily - 18 Jul 2019 22:48
A new study used machine learning to find and comb through exercise-related tweets from across the United States, unpacking regional and gender differences in exercise types and intensity levels.
Haus, the real estate startup founded by Garrett Camp, raises $7.1M
TechCrunch - 18 Jul 2019 17:05
Haus, a startup aiming to make home ownership more affordable and flexible, is announcing that it has raised $7.1 million in new funding. This amount combines a $4.1 million seed equity investment led by Montage Ventures...
Everything you need to know about the hottest panels at San Diego Comic-Con 2019
BGR - 18 Jul 2019 16:58
The biggest pop culture celebration in the world celebrates its 50th birthday this year, and for such a milestone anniversary San Diego Comic-Con has certainly teed up a slew of exciting panels as the annual convention g...
Bluetooth flaw allows iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watch, and more to be tracked
9 to 5 Mac - 18 Jul 2019 16:04
A Bluetooth flaw has been discovered that would allow a bad actor to track a wide range of devices -- including iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches. Other vulnerable devices are laptops and tablets running Windows 10...
Luigi's Mansion 3 hits your Nintendo Switch on Halloween - CNET
CNET - 18 Jul 2019 04:44
Luigi will overcome his fears once more, like a true hero.
Instagram is now hiding photo like counts in Australia - CNET
CNET - 18 Jul 2019 04:01
It's just a test -- for now.
Microsoft warns 10,000 customers they're targeted by nation-sponsored hackers
Ars Technica - 18 Jul 2019 02:20
Hacking remains a tool of choice for influencing elections, company warns.
Fortnite received a major UI design update in version 9.40
Slash Gear - 18 Jul 2019 01:40
Epic released Fortnite update version 9.40 early on Wednesday morning, bringing with it the new tactical shotgun variants the company teased earlier in the week, as well as a new skin and some other changes. The most not...
Elon Musk wants to hook the human brain up to a computer by late 2020
BGR - 18 Jul 2019 01:37
In addition to electric cars, road trips to Mars, and strange Twitter behavior, Elon Musk is also known for a new biotech company called Neuralink, which aims to connect human brains to computers. The company just held a...
FaceApp Lets You 'Age' a Photo by Decades. Does It Also Violate Your Privacy?
The New York Times - 18 Jul 2019 01:16
Some security concerns raised about the app at the center of a popular social media trend are exaggerated, but experts say the developer should be more transparent.
Coinbase tells you if top holders are buying or selling a crypto asset
TechCrunch - 18 Jul 2019 01:01
Coinbase is taking advantage of its significant user base to give you more information about trading behavior and price correlation. Given that there are now 15 cryptocurrencies on Coinbase that you can trade, the new fe...
Many of the deadliest cancers receive the least amount of research funding
Science Daily - 18 Jul 2019 22:48
Many of the deadliest or most common cancers get the least amount of nonprofit research funding, reports a new study. 'Embarrassing' or stigmatized cancers, like lung and liver, are underfunded. Colon, endometrial, liver...
Alzheimer's gene may impact cognitive health before adulthood
Science Daily - 18 Jul 2019 22:48
A psychologist asserts that those carrying the APOE4 gene score lower on IQ tests during childhood and adolescence. And the effect was stronger in girls than in boys. APOE4 carriers are up to three times more likely to d...
Gene linked to severe liver damage
Science Daily - 18 Jul 2019 21:09
Researchers have found that a gene known as AEBP1 may play a central role in the development, severity and potential treatment of liver disease. One of the study's major findings is that AEBP1 regulates the expression of...
Low doses of radiation promote cancer-capable cells
Science Daily - 18 Jul 2019 21:09
New research finds that low doses of radiation equivalent to three CT scans, which are considered safe, give cancer-capable cells a competitive advantage over normal cells.