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Scientists May Have Found a Volcanic Exomoon That Darth Vader Could Call Home
SPACE.com - 31 Aug 2019 14:03
Scientists may have found a volcanic world on the verge of destruction, where the chances of finding life are highly unlikely.
Report says Galaxy Fold might actually cost less than Samsung said it would
BGR - 31 Aug 2019 04:05
The coming week is shaping up to be pretty eventful for Samsung, thanks to a few key product launches. The Galaxy Watch Active 2, for example, is rumored to be heading for a Sept. 6 launch in South Korea -- on the same d...
Weird asteroid gives scientists 'very big surprise' by changing color - CNET
CNET - 31 Aug 2019 01:14
Astronomers see the bizarre space rock go blue. What's more, it sprouted tails.
Twitter CEO's hacked account sends racist tweets before being secured
Reuters - 31 Aug 2019 03:00
The account of Twitter Inc Chief Executive Jack Dorsey was hacked on Friday afternoon, sending public tweets and retweets including racial slurs and curse words to 4 million followers before Twitter secured the account.
Apple drops $150 off the refurbished iPhone X before Labor Day
Digital Trends - 31 Aug 2019 02:22
Treat yourself to a like-new Apple iPhone X this Labor Day weekend. Get yours for only $769.
Several northern US states will be treated to a northern lights show this weekend
BGR - 31 Aug 2019 01:06
If you live in the United States you don't often get the opportunity to see the phenomenon known as the Aurora Borealis, commonly referred to as the "northern lights." However, this Labor Day weekend will be different, a...
Armed with iOS 0days, hackers indiscriminately infected iPhones for two years
Ars Technica - 31 Aug 2019 00:41
Attackers installed malware that stole passwords, log-in credentials, and much more.
WordPress sites under attack as hacker group tries to create rogue admin accounts
ZDNet - 31 Aug 2019 00:19
Hackers exploit vulnerabilities in more than ten WordPress plugins to plant backdoor accounts on unpatched sites.
Samsung's first mid-tier 5G phone emerges in leak
Engadget - 31 Aug 2019 22:21
The 5G phones on the market have usually been on the pricey side, including Samsung's. You'll spend a pretty penny if you want a Galaxy S10+ 5G or Note 10+ 5G in your pocket. You might not have to shell out quite so much...
Japanese probe prepares to return sample of asteroid to Earth
Digital Trends - 31 Aug 2019 15:55
Japan's Hayabusa 2 probe recently touched down on asteroid Ryugu and collected a sample from this rock orbiting between Earth and Mars. Now JAXA has revealed its future plans for the craft.
Here's what Hurricane Dorian looks like from the International Space Station
BGR - 31 Aug 2019 15:01
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station don't typically spend their days checking out weather back on Earth, but when a storm as large as Hurricane Dorian is rolling across the ocean you can't help but catch a ...
Lenovo rolls out new IdeaPad laptops, Chromebooks, budget Android tablets
ZDNet - 31 Aug 2019 15:00
After announcing new portables for business users earlier this week, the PC maker targets consumers with a range of new systems in anticipation of next week's IFA event.
Forget endless playlists, CD binders were real curation
Mashable - 31 Aug 2019 15:00How to Watch Top Rank Boxing: Lomachenko vs. Campbell with ESPN Plus
Digital Trends - 31 Aug 2019 14:30
If you want to stream highly hyped Lomachenko vs. Campbell lightweight bout this weekend, then ESPN+ is the place to do it.
Trump Tweets Photo of Iran's Rocket Failure While Denying US Involvement
SPACE.com - 31 Aug 2019 14:01
President Donald Trump wants the world to know the United States was not involved in the failure of Iran's most recent rocket launch this week and he's used Twitter to do it.
Sedentary lifestyle for 20 years linked to doubled early mortality risk compared to being active
Science Daily - 31 Aug 2019 21:58
Two decades of a sedentary lifestyle is associated with a two times risk of premature death compared to being physically active, according to recent study results.
Eating nuts linked with lower risk of fatal heart attack and stroke
Science Daily - 31 Aug 2019 21:58
Eating nuts at least twice a week is associated with a 17% lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease.
European guidelines on lipid control advocate 'lower is better' for cholesterol levels
Science Daily - 31 Aug 2019 21:58
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels should be lowered as much as possible to prevent cardiovascular disease, especially in high and very high risk patients.
Microbes may play a role in heart attack onset
Science Daily - 31 Aug 2019 21:58
Microorganisms in the body may contribute to destabilization of coronary plaques and subsequent heart attack, according to late breaking research.
Aspirin should not be recommended for healthy people over 70
Science Daily - 31 Aug 2019 21:58
Low-dose aspirin does not prolong disability-free survival of healthy people over 70, even in those at the highest risk of cardiovascular disease.
Diabetes medication shows potential to reduce heart disease
Science Daily - 31 Aug 2019 21:58
A new study shed lights on how a class of medications that help regulate blood sugar for patients with Type 2 diabetes can also protect against heart disease.
Cops Take Over a Botnet to Clear Malware Off Nearly a Million PCs
Wired - 31 Aug 2019 14:00
Attacking Iran, a web host data breach, and more of the week's top security news.