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Space Photos of the Week: Cassini's Sojourn Around Saturn
Wired - 21 Sep 2019 16:00
Orbital images of the planet's iconic rings approach fine art.
'We Stormed It. I Was Part of History Last Night'--Insider Footage of the 'Storming' of Area 51
Gizmodo - 21 Sep 2019 04:15
RACHEL, Nev. -- Jeffrey Gonzalez had waited 16 years for this moment. He's been investigating and researching paranormal activity since 2003 but he never thought he would have a close encounter with Area 51. That is unti...
iFixit iPhone 11 teardown finds possible remnants of reverse wireless charging
Cult of Mac - 21 Sep 2019 02:51
Buried in the iPhone 11 Pro Max are hardware quirks that iFixit suggests might be for reverse wireless charging, a feature reportedly planned and then dropped from this model. Watch a video of techs from this repair comp...
Google Says It's Achieved Quantum Supremacy, a World-First: Report
Gizmodo - 21 Sep 2019 02:10
A Google researcher's paper claiming to have achieved quantum supremacy, a major early milestone in the field of quantum computing, appeared on a NASA website this week before being removed, the Financial Times reports.
A Simple Way to Make It Harder for Mobile Ads to Track You
Wired - 21 Sep 2019 14:15Apple sued over AirPods recharging & connectivity patents
AppleInsider - 21 Sep 2019 14:01
Handsfree headphone maker Pinn claims that AirPods knowingly infringe multiple patents do with operation, recharging in a case, use of a smart phone, and how they connect to a host device.
iPhones today, Alexa Wednesday and more to come this holiday
USA Today - 21 Sep 2019 13:40
iPhones in stores now, next up new Echo speakers, Surface laptops, Google Pixel phones, Facebook video chat devices. Maybe an Alexa toaster oven, too?
Bugaboo Playtime Survey
The New Yorker - 21 Sep 2019 13:00
Bruce Leddy writes a humorous survey designed for adults looking back at an odd childhood toy.
Facebook suspends tens of thousands of apps in ongoing privacy investigation
Ars Technica - 21 Sep 2019 04:20
Apps improperly obtained user data, installed malware, and committed other offenses.
YouTube walks back changes to verification policy after outcry
Mashable - 21 Sep 2019 01:26YouTube Faces Angry Mob Again, CEO Promises to Rethink New Verification Policy
Gizmodo - 21 Sep 2019 01:10
On Thursday, YouTube rolled out new guidelines for its verification requirements intended to reduce confusion and better highlight artists, celebs, and other creators. However, after backlash from numerous YouTubers who ...
Putting Astronauts on the Moon in 2024 Is a Tall Order, NASA Says
SPACE.com - 21 Sep 2019 00:41
If you're skeptical that NASA can land astronauts on the moon five years from now, you're not alone.
Leukemia drug shows promise for treating a childhood brain cancer
Science Daily - 21 Sep 2019 00:31
Researchers describe a new use of leukemia drug, nilotinib, to treat a subtype of medulloblastoma, a deadly pediatric brain cancer.
Apple neutered ad blockers in Safari, but unlike Chrome, users didn't say a thing
ZDNet - 21 Sep 2019 16:05
On the other hand, everyone was busy blasting Google for a similar plan in Chrome.
LightSaver Roll-Up Solar Charger keeps your phone charged even off the grid
The Gadget Flow - 21 Sep 2019 16:00
When you head into the wilderness on a backpacking trip, the LightSaver Roll-Up Solar Charger keeps your phone charged. While you might prefer to be off the grid most of the time, this device helps you reach emergency co...
French court case against Valve may have serious implications for games sales
Digital Trends - 21 Sep 2019 15:33
A French court has sided with a consumer rights group, ruling that Valve will have to change its policies forbidding the resale of games or face a fine.
Patent troll using 2018 patent to sue Apple over 2014 Shortcuts technology
AppleInsider - 21 Sep 2019 15:33
Aftechmobile claims that with the design, implementation and use of the Shortcuts app, Apple infringes its patents regarding mobile application development software -- but it appears to be using a patent that was filed f...
High blood pressure drug recall expands again over cancer risk
Slash Gear - 21 Sep 2019 15:00
The FDA has advised consumers that Torrent Pharmaceuticals is voluntarily expanding its blood pressure medication recall over the presence of an impurity that may trigger the development of cancer in some patients. The e...
7 Ways VPNs Can Turn from Ally to Threat
Dark Reading - 21 Sep 2019 15:00
VPNs are critical pieces of the security infrastructure, but they can be vulnerable, hackable, and weaponized against you. Here are seven things to be aware of before you ignore your VPN.
Hackers Hit Click2Gov Bill-Paying Portals in 8 Cities
Wired - 21 Sep 2019 14:00
The new wave of attacks comes after a previous Click2Gov hack compromised 300,000 payment cards.
Russia Says It Will Keep Source of Hole (and Air Leak) on Soyuz Secret-- But NASA Wants to Know: Report
SPACE.com - 21 Sep 2019 13:42
Amid reports that the Russians will keep the cause of an air leak at the International Space Station secret, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine has promised to speak personally with the head of Roscosmos.
Huawei Watch GT 2 initial review: Same two weeks of battery, now always-on
Pocket-lint - 21 Sep 2019 13:31
With plenty of colours, faces, fitness types, sizes and other features, there's a lot to like about the Huawei Watch GT 2 - especially as it now has