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'Shaun the Sheep' Completes Astronaut Training for Sci-Fi Film
SPACE.com - 3 Aug 2019 13:20
Once again, Shaun the Sheep has proven he's one of a kind. The children's film character finished up astronaut training last week with a special flight that simulates microgravity on Earth.
E3 journalists see their personal info exposed by security flaw - CNET
CNET - 3 Aug 2019 21:36
A flaw on an Entertainment Software Association website allows contact info to leak to the public.
How to download YouTube videos on an iPhone
Digital Trends - 3 Aug 2019 20:30
From YouTube's own subscription to third-party apps and screen recording, there are plenty of ways to save your YouTube favorites. We show you how to download YouTube videos to your iPhone for viewing anytime, even when ...
Facebook Will Attach Its Name to Instagram and WhatsApp, for Some Reason
Gizmodo - 3 Aug 2019 06:20
Incredible. Despite a seemingly endless wave of ongoing public relations crises for Facebook, the social media giant appears prepared to foist its baggage onto two of its considerably less troubled subsidiaries--WhatsApp...
Equifax on the hot seat for running out of data breach settlement funds
BGR - 3 Aug 2019 03:03
Even when making restitution to victims of its massive 2017 data breach, Equifax still can't seem to avoid a mess. The credit reporting agency is now attracting a ton of scrutiny after the Federal Trade Commission reveal...
Intel Xe graphics: Everything you need to know about Intel's dedicated GPUs
Digital Trends - 3 Aug 2019 02:35
Did you hear? Intel is working on a series of dedicated graphics cards. It's based on Intel's 12th-generation graphics architecture and it has ex-AMD Radeon developers working on it. It could be impressively powerful too...
Facebook owns Instagram and WhatsApp and plans to make that obvious - CNET
CNET - 3 Aug 2019 01:04Hey, Internet companies: Pay attention to the FBI's conspiracy theories bulletin
Mashable - 3 Aug 2019 00:19Space Photos of the Week: A Trip for Thee to Galaxies Three
Wired - 3 Aug 2019 16:00
Plus: The Hubble, the ISS, and a red moon rising.
Apple Contractors Will Stop Listening to Your Siri Recordings--For Now
Wired - 3 Aug 2019 15:00
Facial recognition hits minors, Facebook takes down Saudi accounts, and more security news this week.
An Asteroid Bigger Than the Empire State Building Will Pass Earth Soon. But Don't Worry.
Live Science - 3 Aug 2019 14:46The Galaxy Fold was ruined by rumor culture and you're to blame - CNET
CNET - 3 Aug 2019 14:30
Commentary: The original launch of the Fold was delayed because of issues with the folding screen. But it's not entirely Samsung's fault.
2020 iPhone rumors: More details about its two key features - CNET
CNET - 3 Aug 2019 14:00
Good news about 5G and bad news about the camera -- the latest rumors about the 2020 iPhones paint a clearer picture of what we can expect from Apple next year.
5G Is Here--and Still Vulnerable to Stingray Surveillance
Wired - 3 Aug 2019 13:00
5G was supposed to offer new protections against so-called stingray surveillance devices. New research shows it's anything but.
If Aliens Are Flashing Laser Beams at Us, We Now Have a Way to Detect Them
SPACE.com - 3 Aug 2019 13:00
Are aliens using super powerful flashlights to get our attention? Astronomers think there's a chance they are.
mophie charge stream pad+ Wireless Charger fast charges Qi-enabled smartphones
The Gadget Flow - 3 Aug 2019 07:00
The mophie charge stream pad+ Wireless Charger makes powering up your phone easier than ever. It’s fast charges Apple and Android devices, so it can provide up to 10W of power to your smartphone. When you have only a l...
7 Mirrorless Cameras That are Perfect For Students Heading Off to School
The Phoblographer - 3 Aug 2019 06:00
Are you a student who is heading back for their final year of high school? Perhaps you're about to embark on the next stage of your journey and you're heading off to college, or maybe you're in the final year of your fou...
JPMorgan in pole position to lead WeWork IPO after debt offering: sources
Reuters - 3 Aug 2019 05:42
WeWork owner The We Company has tapped JPMorgan Chase & Co to head an upcoming debt offering, putting the bank in pole position to lead a planned initial public offering (IPO) later this year, people familiar with the ma...
Amazon, Google follow Apple's lead on voice assistant review policies
AppleInsider - 3 Aug 2019 04:49
Following Apple's decision to temporarily halt Siri grading as it evaluates the program's privacy safeguards, Amazon and Google this week followed suit and updated their respective policies on human reviews of recorded v...
The Unihertz Titan is a bargain-priced Blackberry-alike built for punishment
BGR - 3 Aug 2019 04:37
It goes without saying, but BlackBerry isn't what it once was. The brand, which now relies on partners to manufacture its devices, has had a tough time sparking interest in its various smartphones. But there are still pl...
eBay Is Suing Amazon Over Claims It Engaged in Illegal 'Conspiracy' to Poach Sellers
Gizmodo - 3 Aug 2019 04:30
Online marketplace eBay is again taking legal action against Amazon, claiming that managers the e-commerce behemoth directed employees to actively and illegally pursue sellers on eBay's platform to lure them to Amazon's ...
Facebook Puts Its Stamp--and Name--on Instagram and WhatsApp
Wired - 3 Aug 2019 04:07
Facebook has long allowed Instagram and WhatsApp to operate independently. Now, it's "Instagram from Facebook."