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How to buy a refurbished TV the right way: Everything you need to know
Digital Trends - 31 Jul 2019 01:45
There's nothing wrong with buying a refurbished TV. In fact, for most, it's a chance to own a piece of tech they wouldn't have otherwise been able to afford. Just keep these tips in mind while shopping for one to avoid d...
Watch the first trailer for Martin Scorsese's Netflix film The Irishman
The Verge - 31 Jul 2019 17:01
Image: Netflix Netflix has released the first look at one of its biggest original films to date: Martin Scorsese's The Irishman. The film stars Robert De Niro as mob hitman Frank Sheeran and Al Pacino as Jimmy Hoffa. De ...
The world's largest telescope is one step closer to completion
Engadget - 31 Jul 2019 23:09
The world's largest telescope is one step closer to completion. This month, the team working on the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) completed the second of seven primary mirror segments, a process that began in January 20...
Italy's UniCredit says carrying out own probe in relation to Capital One data breach
Reuters - 31 Jul 2019 17:09
Italy's biggest bank by assets UniCredit said on Wednesday it was carrying out its own investigation in relation to a major data breach at capital one Financial Corp.
Save with group discounts and bring your team to TechCrunch's first-ever Enterprise event Sept. 5 in SF
TechCrunch - 31 Jul 2019 22:00
Get ready to dive into the fiercely competitive waters of enterprise software. Join more than 1,000 attendees for TC Sessions Enterprise 2019 on September 5 to navigate this rapidly evolving category with the industry's ...
Families of children with rare diseases open to advanced care plans with caregiver support
Science Daily - 31 Jul 2019 20:58
A novel palliative care intervention for caregivers of children and adolescents with rare diseases has shown preliminary success at helping families talk about potentially challenging medical decisions before a crisis oc...
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro silently breaks cover
Slash Gear - 31 Jul 2019 04:31
If you think that gaming phones are a one-off fad that’s already over, Xiaomi sub-brand Black Shark is proving otherwise. Although it lacked the big splash of an announcement, the Black Shark 2 Pro is no less big as fa...
Samsung's Net Profit Plunges 53%
Wall Street Journal - 31 Jul 2019 03:19
Samsung Electronics Co.'s net profit dropped 53% during its second quarter, as consumers' decreasing appetite for smartphones and other gadgets sapped demand for the company's cash-cow components business.
Apple Pay transaction volume and new user growth outpacing PayPal, Tim Cook says
9 to 5 Mac - 31 Jul 2019 02:08
Apple Pay was a notable topic of discussion on Apple’s Q3 earnings call this afternoon, helping Apple reach an all-time revenue record for Services. On the call, Tim Cook said that Apple Pay is gaining fast on PayPal, ...
Accused Capital One hacker 'had no malicious intent,' insists friend
Mashable - 31 Jul 2019 00:49Researchers worry that hackers could turn connected cars into roadblocks
BGR - 31 Jul 2019 00:35
As carmakers continue to pack their newest models with all manner of "smart" technology, researchers are concerned that connected vehicles will become an increasingly irresistible target for hackers. A new study by scien...
Chrome now prevents sites from checking for private browsing mode
Engadget - 31 Jul 2019 00:02
As promised, Google is ready to make websites respect Incognito mode whether they like it or not. The company has released Chrome 76 for Linux, Mac and Windows, closing a loophole that let sites detect private browsing b...
Precision editing of gut bacteria reduces cancer in mice
Science Daily - 31 Jul 2019 23:17
Researchers have shown that precision editing of the bacterial populations in the gut reduces inflammation-associated colorectal cancer in mice.
'Is it time for another contraception revolution?'
Science Daily - 31 Jul 2019 23:17
In an effort to protect the planet and preserve its natural treasures for future generations, another contraception revolution that provides options for populations not currently being served by modern contraception may ...
Drug combo heralds major shift in chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment
Science Daily - 31 Jul 2019 23:17
A combination of two drugs keeps patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia disease-free and alive longer than the current standard of care, according to a phase-3 clinical trial of more than 500 participants. The result...
The Placenta is Sterile, Scientists Find. So Where Do Babies Get Their Microbiomes?
Discover - 31 Jul 2019 21:59
The placenta has no native microbes, scientists say. (Credit: Blue Planet Studio/Shutterstock) The placenta is a unique organ. The temporary body part forms in the uterus during pregnancy and supplies the developing baby...
Gibbons' large, long-term territories put them under threat from habitat loss
Science Daily - 31 Jul 2019 21:59
Wild gibbons living in the peat swamps of southern Borneo require between 20 and 50 hectares of forest territory for each group, making their populations particularly vulnerable to habitat loss, according to a new study.
Walkability is key: A look at greenspace use
Science Daily - 31 Jul 2019 21:10
New research suggests the key to getting more people to use public greenspaces may be making access to them easier and safer.
Uncovering secrets of bone marrow cells and how they differentiate
Science Daily - 31 Jul 2019 20:58
Researchers mapped distinct bone marrow niche populations and their differentiation paths for the bone marrow factory that starts from mesenchymal stromal cells and ends with three types of cells -- fat cells, bone-makin...
Targeting a blood stem cell subset shows lasting, therapeutically relevant gene editing
Science Daily - 31 Jul 2019 20:58
Researchers have used CRISPR-Cas9 to edit long-lived blood stem cells to reverse the clinical symptoms observed with several blood disorders, including sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia.
Another trick up the immune system's sleeve: Regrowing blood vessels
Science Daily - 31 Jul 2019 20:58
Peripheral artery disease, which affects 8.5 million people in the US, can cut off blood flow to the arms and legs, sometimes forcing doctors to amputate limbs. A new approach uses a biomaterial scaffold to recruit the b...
Aspirin improves liver function after embolization of hepatocellular carcinoma
Science Daily - 31 Jul 2019 20:58
Aspirin therapy is associated with both improved liver function test results and survival after transarterial embolization for hepatocellular carcinoma, according to a new article.