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How to add a specific bar for searching in Firefox
TechRepublic - 9 Sep 2019 22:21
If you long for the days of having separate bars for addresses in searching in Firefox, fear not--you can bring back that feature in a few seconds.
Instagram and Snapchat are down again. Here's the latest updates on the outage
Digital Trends - 9 Sep 2019 23:40
It's not just you: Instagram and Snapchat both went down on Monday afternoon
News anchor sues Facebook, Reddit after creepy photo appears in ads
Engadget - 9 Sep 2019 03:14
Internet giants are about to face another test of their liability for the content they host. The Verge has learned that Fox 29 News anchor Karen Hepp filed a lawsuit against Facebook, Giphy, Imgur, Reddit and porn outlet...
When to Share Personal Issues at Work
Life Hacker - 9 Sep 2019 18:30
If you're going through a period of stress in your personal life, should you bring it up at work? At what point should you tell your supervisor about a personal issue that might be affecting your job performance? Are the...
Alibaba set for 'big challenge' as flamboyant chairman Ma departs
Reuters - 9 Sep 2019 11:26
Alibaba Group chairman Jack Ma will step down from the Chinese firm on Tuesday, leaving his handpicked successor a daunting task of steering the $460 billion juggernaut at a time when the market for its core e-commerce b...
Australia orders ISPs to block sites hosting Christchurch shooting video
Engadget - 9 Sep 2019 01:44
Australia isn't waiting for new laws to block access to sites with content it deems horrific. The government's e-safety commissioner Julie Inman has ordered internet service providers in the country to block eight websit...
Shopify buys warehouse automation tech developer 6 River Systems for $450 million
TechCrunch - 9 Sep 2019 23:49
Shopify, the shopping technology developer that’s quickly becoming the anti-Amazon, has taken another step up the sales supply chain with its $450 million acquisition of the warehouse automation and management technolo...
Ancient Rock Reveals Shocking First Day After Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Impact
Gizmodo - 9 Sep 2019 23:01
Scientists say they have spotted evidence of what it was like on the first day after the dinosaur-killing impact event, thanks to an analysis of rock taken from the famous Chixculub crater.
The Biblical town of Emmaus, which is linked to Jesus' resurrection and the Ark of the Covenant, may have been found
Fox News - 9 Sep 2019 21:41
Archaeologists in Israel may have discovered the Biblical town of Emmaus, which is linked to Jesus' resurrection and the Ark of the Covenant.
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CNET - 9 Sep 2019 17:00
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Apple Claims Google is Spreading FUD Over Patched iPhone Bugs
Threatpost - 9 Sep 2019 13:35
Apple said Google's recent analysis of vulnerabilities found January in iOS painted a misleading picture of the scope of the attacks and the risk involved
Motorola's 5G phones are coming and they won't be cheap - CNET
CNET - 9 Sep 2019 11:30
Now known for budget devices, the phone maker is ready to make a dive back into the high-end race.
Vivo V17 Pro could come with first dual camera popup
Slash Gear - 9 Sep 2019 09:40
It seems that the popup camera trend isn’t going away any time soon. And if Chinese OEMs are to be asked, it can still be taken even further. OPPO shifted the design a bit with the Reno’s shark fin popup, including t...
Australian Internet Providers Ordered to Block Eight Sites Found Hosting Christchurch Footage
Gizmodo - 9 Sep 2019 01:18
Australia's eSafety Commissioner ordered the country's internet service providers to block eight sites for purportedly hosting footage of the Christchurch massacre, the Guardian reported Sunday, protocol officials recent...
Google targeted in antitrust inquiry by attorneys general in 48 states, DC and Puerto Rico
USA Today - 9 Sep 2019 22:53How to use Google Assistant as a text translator
TechRepublic - 9 Sep 2019 22:45
Google Assistant has a lot of nifty features tucked up its sleeve. One lesser known is the ability to translate text.
There's a very simple explanation for one of the iPhone 11's most peculiar design changes
BGR - 9 Sep 2019 13:31
Apple will unveil the iPhone 11 series on Tuesday, with all three new iPhones expected to look exactly like their predecessors when it comes to the screen design. Things change on the back where the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 ...
Yes, Facebook is down for the count for many users
Android Central - 9 Sep 2019 23:37
What you need to know Facebook is down for the count. Many users in the U.S. have reported issues with the social network. Most of the outages seem to be taking place in California. Facebook is experiencing issues for ma...
Acute periodontal disease bacteria love colon and dirt microbes
Science Daily - 9 Sep 2019 23:08
Mythbuster: The idea that bacterial collaborations within microbiomes, like in the mouth, have evolved to be generous and exclusive very much appears to be wrong. In an extensive experiment, lavish collaborations ensued ...
Success of gene therapy for a form of inherited blindness depends on timing
Science Daily - 9 Sep 2019 23:07
An FDA-approved gene therapy for Leber congenital amaurosis, an inherited vision disorder with a childhood onset and progressive nature, has improved patients' sight. But new research on the blinding condition but new re...
The diet-microbiome connection in inflammatory bowel disease
Science Daily - 9 Sep 2019 23:07
A change in diet is a go-to strategy for treating inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's. In dogs with a similar illness, researchers tracked specific changes in the microbiome as the pets went into remission. The team...
Teeth offer vital clues about diet during the Great Irish Famine
Science Daily - 9 Sep 2019 22:01
Scientific analysis of dental calculus -- plaque build-up -- of the Famine's victims found evidence of corn (maize), oats, potato, wheat and milk foodstuffs.