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Why It Matters That YouTube Changed Its Verification System
Wired - 20 Sep 2019 23:32
For creators, the move is just another example of a giant corporation forcing its whims and experiments on their work.
Comet gateway discovered to inner solar system, may alter fundamental understanding of comet evolution
Phys.org - 20 Sep 2019 13:15
A new study led by a University of Central Florida researcher may fundamentally alter our understanding of how comets arrive from the outskirts of the solar system and are funneled to the inner solar system coming closer...
HP buys Bromium to apply virtualization security to its PCs
PC World - 20 Sep 2019 14:00
HP acquired security company Bromium, announcing the purchase on Thursday afternoon. Much as Intel, AMD, Nvidia, Microsoft, and other major vendors hoard key pieces of computer technology, HP may be trying to corner the ...
How to upgrade to your new Apple Watch without losing data
9 to 5 Mac - 20 Sep 2019 17:32
Ready to switch from your Series 4 or earlier Apple Watch to your new Series 5? Or maybe you’re upgrading to the Series 3 or 4? Follow along for how to upgrade to your new Apple Watch without losing data. more… The p...
Researchers build a quantum dot energy harvester
Phys.org - 20 Sep 2019 15:30
Over the past few years, thermoelectric generators have become the focus of a growing number of studies, due to their ability to convert waste heat into electrical energy. Quantum dots, semiconductor crystals with distin...
The best smart locks of 2019 - CNET
CNET - 20 Sep 2019 15:02
Ready to go keyless in 2019? These smart locks are our best bets for bringing your front door online.
Better coordination needed among operators to avoid potential collisions
Space News - 20 Sep 2019 01:45
As both the number of satellites and the number of potential collisions grow, government and industry officials say they need to improve the ways satellite operators coordinate maneuvers. SpaceNews.com
An Apple iOS 13 Review, Spying Streaming Devices, and More News
Wired - 20 Sep 2019 01:08
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Brazil sees increase in PC sales in Q2 2019
ZDNet - 20 Sep 2019 19:22
The boost was driven by the banking and manufacturing sectors, according to IDC.
Musk Shares the Latest Progress on the Starship Prototypes
Universe Today - 20 Sep 2019 20:02
Elon Musk just released new images that showcase the progress being made on the Starship prototypes The post Musk Shares the Latest Progress on the Starship Prototypes appeared first on Universe Today.
Tim Cook opens doors at Apple's Fifth Avenue flagship store
AppleInsider - 20 Sep 2019 15:31
After two years of renovation, Apple's New York City flagship location has reopened, and CEO Tim Cook was on site to open the doors and help welcome in crowds for the launch of the iPhone 11 at the bigger and better reta...
NOAA weather satellite transferred to U.S. Air Force
Space News - 20 Sep 2019 03:45
A retired NOAA geostationary weather satellite is being handed over to the U.S. Air Force to fill in a gap in the service's forecasting requirements. SpaceNews.com
Facebook employee dies after jumping off of office building in apparent suicide - CNET
CNET - 20 Sep 2019 00:58
Police say that no foul play was involved.
New vaccine prevents herpes in mice, guinea pigs
Science Daily - 20 Sep 2019 20:53
A novel vaccine protected almost all mice and guinea pigs exposed to a new herpes virus. This may lead to the vaccine being tested in human studies.
Voices from the Global Climate Strike
The Verge - 20 Sep 2019 19:39
Students and activists explain why they're taking to the streets today
NASA's SLS rocket is finally taking shape, well behind schedule
BGR - 20 Sep 2019 18:56
NASA fully intends to send humans back to the Moon sooner rather than later. Despite funding woes, the agency is still doing its best to hold true to a 2024 deadline set forth by the Trump administration, and things are ...
'Everyone Should Have a Moral Code' Says Developer Who Deleted Code Sold to ICE
Motherboard - 20 Sep 2019 18:13
Seth Vargo wrote code used in a platform called Chef. When he learned ICE was a customer, he wrestled with ICE using code he had personally written.
Tim Cook celebrates the iPhone 11 release in New York
USA Today - 20 Sep 2019 17:01A Deep Dive Into Apple's A13 Bionic Chip
The Mac Observer - 20 Sep 2019 16:21
Om Malik wrote a great dive into the A13 Bionic chip that powers the latest iPhones. Apple's new chip contains 8.5 billion transistors. Also, there are six CPU cores: Two high-performance cores running at 2.66 GHz (calle...
Investment in LTE still going strong despite the onslaught of 5G
TechRepublic - 20 Sep 2019 16:03
A report from a 5G trade association shows that 4G/LTE networks continue to grow despite the looming rollout of 5G. Those waiting for faster wireless shouldn't worry, though.
Appreciating the classical elegance of time crystals
Phys.org - 20 Sep 2019 13:01
Structures known as time crystals, which repeat in time the way conventional crystals repeat in space, have recently captured the interest and imagination of researchers across disciplines. The concept has emerged from t...
New House bill includes no extra allowance for NASA, threatening 2024 Moon program
BGR - 20 Sep 2019 03:42
NASA wants to go back to the Moon. That was true even before Donald Trump won the presidency, but a mandate by the administration to make a crewed Moon mission a reality "within five years" dramatically shortened the spa...