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How to make more use of Notification Center in macOS
AppleInsider - 15 Sep 2019 22:26
There is a whole extra facet to your Mac that gives you fast information and quick access to tools, but most of us simply forget that it's there. Here's how to use it and how to get more out of Notification Center.
Real-Time Surveillance Will Test the British Tolerance for Cameras
The New York Times - 15 Sep 2019 23:12
Facial recognition technology is drawing scrutiny in a country more accustomed to surveillance than any other Western democracy.
How Augmented Reality Will Bring Space Books to Life
SPACE.com - 15 Sep 2019 13:27
When we read about the glories of space, we often miss the most magnificent part about exploring it: the audiovisual experience.
Microplastics may stop hermit crabs from choosing the best home
New Scientist - 15 Sep 2019 08:00
Life in plastic is not fantastic. Microplastics disrupt the ability of hermit crabs to choose the best shells.
SIM-based attack has been used to spy on people for two years
Engadget - 15 Sep 2019 01:28
In a few cases,your SIM card may pose more of a security risk than your phone's software. AdaptiveMobile Security researchers say they've discovered a new vulnerability, nicknamed Simjacker, that's being used to surveil ...
You Can Finally Get Yourself a Bidet During Home Depot's Bathroom Fixtures Sale
Life Hacker - 15 Sep 2019 13:05
Up to 50% Off Select Bathroom Fixtures | Home Depot
Will We Ever Get Multi-day Battery Life on the Apple Watch?
Gizmodo - 15 Sep 2019 15:00
Yesterday we got a glimpse at the Apple Watch Series 5. While it boasts a new LTPO screen and some software updates, one thing that hasn't changed is its 18-hour, "all-day" battery life.
The iPhone 11 lacks 5G. Why it won't matter one bit - CNET
CNET - 15 Sep 2019 12:00
Commentary: Apple won't get 5G until 2020, but the next-generation data speeds are hardly ready for prime time as is.
Ohio senators propose renaming NASA site for Neil Armstrong
Phys.org - 15 Sep 2019 11:14
Ohio's U.S. senators want Congress to rename a NASA research facility in Ohio after astronaut Neil Armstrong.
After Backpage, U.S. Investigates Massage, Escort Websites
Wall Street Journal - 15 Sep 2019 18:37
A year after U.S. authorities closed Backpage.com, the biggest player in the online sex-for-sale industry, investigators are focused on three websites now dominant in the American market and the Swiss businessman who the...
NASA snaps photo of a violent icy avalanche on Mars
Slash Gear - 15 Sep 2019 15:00
Mars is home to a dusty landscape painted with orange and brown hues, pocked with craters, and adorned with a variety of hills and mountains. Depending on where you look, Mars is also home to numerous sheer cliffs that l...
Nissan's working with leading esports teams on concept gaming chairs - Roadshow
CNET - 15 Sep 2019 14:00
They aren't planned for production but the sketches are based on the GT-R, the Armada and the Leaf.
Physicists Finally Nail the Proton's Size, and Hope Dies
Wired - 15 Sep 2019 14:00
A new measurement seems to eliminate an anomaly that has captivated physicists for nearly a decade.
Steel, steam and sails: Exploring San Francisco's Maritime National Historical Park - CNET
CNET - 15 Sep 2019 13:00
Visit square-rigged traders, movie-star schooners, the largest wooden ferry and more at this amazing museum.
A Detox Drug Promises Miracles--If It Doesn't Kill You First
Wired - 15 Sep 2019 13:00
The heavy hallucinogen ibogaine is illegal in the US, but some addicts are flocking to Mexican clinics for it, hoping to be cured. A physician investigates.
Apple Watch Series 5 hands-on: That always-on display is long overdue - CNET
CNET - 15 Sep 2019 12:00
Apple just announced the latest generation of its Watch fitness wearable.
The world's most freakishly realistic text-generating A.I. just got gamified
Digital Trends - 15 Sep 2019 10:00
A neuroscience grad student has created GPT Adventure, a neural network-based A.I. text adventure game which rewrites itself every time it's played. Here's how it works -- and why it's exciting.
Global regulators to question Facebook's Libra amid EU concerns: paper
Reuters - 15 Sep 2019 07:22
Global regulators will question Facebook on Monday about its Libra cryptocurrency, amid concerns from European Union governments over the threat the digital currency poses to financial stability, the Financial Times repo...
Amazfit GTS AMOLED Smartwatch provides a beautiful display in a sleek body
The Gadget Flow - 15 Sep 2019 07:00
It might be priced lower than some other smartwatches, but the Amazfit GTS AMOLED Smartwatch doesn’t look inexpensive. Built with a slim metal body, the Amazfit GTS has a 1.65-inch screen that uses an AMOLED panel. Thi...
NASA Wins Emmy for Coverage of SpaceX's 1st Crew Dragon Test Flight
SPACE.com - 15 Sep 2019 14:03
NASA has won an Emmy for Outstanding Interactive Program over its coverage of SpaceX's historic Crew Dragon test flight this year.
Europe Wants Ideas for Cave-Spelunking Moon Robots. Here's How You Can Help!
SPACE.com - 15 Sep 2019 13:26
As NASA makes a big push to land humans on the moon's surface by 2024, the European Space Agency wants to learn more about the caves that lie beneath.
64GB of iPhone storage just isn't enough anymore - CNET
CNET - 15 Sep 2019 11:30
Commentary: Apple's premium phones shouldn't skimp on basic storage. It's time to bump up from the 64GB minimum.