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iPhone 11 and 11 Pro drop test: We couldn't crack these phones, but we broke the camera - CNET
CNET - 22 Sep 2019 00:35
We put both the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro through a series of drops to see if they would survive. Turns out, they're a lot tougher than we thought.
The best Alexa-compatible smart-home devices for Amazon Echo
Engadget - 22 Sep 2019 19:00
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Something is Killing Galaxies, and Scientists Are On the Case
SPACE.com - 22 Sep 2019 14:13
In the most extreme regions of the universe, galaxies are being killed. Their star formation is being shut down and astronomers want to know why.
Delta has an incredible fare sale through Wednesday with flights as low as $97
BGR - 22 Sep 2019 15:02
Regular travelers probably don't associate the idea of sales and low-fares with a carrier like Delta Airlines, which are more in the wheelhouse of a low-cost brand like Southwest that offers up flash fare sales on the re...
Crypto seeks to show the truth in Apex Legends Season 3: Meltdown
Digital Trends - 22 Sep 2019 02:35
Apex Legends Season 3: Meltdown will show the next stage in Crypto's revenge against The Syndicate, which framed him for murder.
Facebook has acquired Servicefriend, which builds 'hybrid' chatbots, for Calibra customer service
TechCrunch - 22 Sep 2019 01:19
As Facebook prepares to launch its new cryptocurrency Libra in 2020, it’s putting the pieces in place to help it run. In one of the latest developments, it has acquired Servicefriend, a startup that built bots — chat...
Air Force certified Falcon Heavy for national security launch but more work needed to meet required orbits
Space News - 22 Sep 2019 01:15
SMC Commander Lt. Gen. Thompson: "They are fully certified now. But that doesn't mean the work on the Falcon Heavy stops." SpaceNews.com
Aron Eisenberg, the Actor Who Played Nog on Deep Space Nine, Has Died
Gizmodo - 22 Sep 2019 17:00
Aron Eisenberg, the actor repsonsible for bringing the Ferengi Nog to life in Deep Space Nine, has died.
OxygenOS 10 based on Android 10 rolling out to OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro
Android Central - 22 Sep 2019 15:29
OnePlus' latest devices are already picking up the Android 10 update. What you need to know OxygenOS 10 is here, and it's rolling out to the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro. The update introduces new gestures, a hub for all your gam...
Russia Says It Will Keep Source of Hole (and Air Leak) on Soyuz Secret-- But NASA Wants to Know: Report
Live Science - 22 Sep 2019 14:40
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.
In Photos: Snoopy Visits NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
SPACE.com - 22 Sep 2019 14:25
Snoopy, a famous beagle from the comic strip "Peanuts," recently showed up at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California, donning a bright-orange spacesuit. What did he want? A ticket to Mars!
Amazon looks to expand Alexa's world amid growing privacy concerns - CNET
CNET - 22 Sep 2019 14:00
The online retailer will hold a product launch Wednesday, with Alexa expected to go into earbuds and maybe even a robot.
A Microsoft salesman gave me a clever reason to dump my iPhone
ZDNet - 22 Sep 2019 14:00
Have you ever wondered how -- or even why -- Microsoft is offering $650 to switch from iPhone to Samsung's latest phones? A Microsoft store salesman enlightened me. It was spiritual, as much as factual.
It's Safe to Follow the Vaccine Schedule for Babies. Here's Why.
Live Science - 22 Sep 2019 14:00
Parents' fears about vaccine safety may prompt them to eliminate or delay vaccinations, but doing this can jeopardize an infant's health.
YouTube won't remove existing channel verification badges after outcry
Slash Gear - 22 Sep 2019 13:15
On Thursday, YouTube updated its support website to include details on a big change to the way the company verifies channels. At the time, YouTube said that merely having 100,000 subscribers would no longer be good enoug...
Weird Animals That I'm Upset I Didn't Know About Sooner
The New Yorker - 22 Sep 2019 13:00
Mariah-Rose Marie writes a humorous illustrated guide to exotic animals with which the artist has recently become acquainted.
Microsoft invites more people to test very rough Xbox features
Engadget - 22 Sep 2019 12:53
You've had to be part of a very exclusive club to try Xbox One features in their rawest form -- so exclusive the criteria has been "closely guarded," Microsoft said. Now, though, the company is loosening its restrictions...
Forget fingerprints. These headphones can scan your ear canal for identification
Digital Trends - 22 Sep 2019 10:00
Move over Face ID! The future of biometric security systems will use earbuds to map your inner ear. Here's how the State University of New York at Buffalo's new EarEcho technology works.
When two people fancy each other their heart rates jump in harmony
New Scientist - 22 Sep 2019 07:00
In a blind date, couples whose heart rates become synchronised are more likely to be attracted to each other - but physical body language makes no difference
Three Mile Island's infamous nuclear plant shuts down after 45 years
Engadget - 22 Sep 2019 03:00
An important if ignominious chapter in American nuclear energy has come to a close. Exelon has shut down Three Mile Island's Generating Station Unit 1 reactor after 45 years of use. The reactor isn't the one behind the a...
Batman: Arkham Collection, Lego Batman Trilogy now free on Epic Games Store
Digital Trends - 22 Sep 2019 02:16
The Epic Games Store, in celebration of Batman Day and the Dark Knight's 80th anniversary, is offering free downloads for six games.
Huawei Says Mate 30 Series Bootloader Will Be Unlockable, Allowing Easier Access to Google Apps
Gizmodo - 22 Sep 2019 01:50
The recently launched Huawei Mate 30 and Mate Pro 30 boast a lot of upgraded hardware including extra cameras and edge to edge, bezel-free screens, but they come with a huge tradeoff: Due to the ongoing trade war between...