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PetaPixel - 5 Oct 2019 18:48NASA's InSight robot is fighting against Mars to save a vital instrument
BGR - 5 Oct 2019 03:19
NASA's InSight lander has been resting safely on Mars for nearly a year now, and it's doing some seriously great work. Most of the robot's suite of sensitive instruments have been working as intended, sending back data a...
Netflix is creating a 'Big Mouth' spin-off based on its monsters
Engadget - 5 Oct 2019 20:03
Netflix clearly wants to make the most of Big Mouth's success. The service has ordered Human Resources, a spin-off of the adult-focused animated show that focus on the monsters governing the kids' lives (and, apparently,...
PayPal becomes first member to exit Facebook's Libra Association
Reuters - 5 Oct 2019 05:24
U.S. payments processor PayPal Holdings Inc said on Friday it was leaving Libra Association, the entity managing the Facebook-led effort to build global digital currency Libra, making it the first member to exit the grou...
Spotify's claim that Apple is thwarting competition draws attention from Congress
BGR - 5 Oct 2019 04:00
Spotify executives over the past few months hasn't been shy about leveling antitrust allegations at Apple, both in court and in interviews. Most notably, Spotify earlier in the year filed an antitrust complaint against A...
NASA calls for input on Moon spacesuits and plans to source them commercially in future
TechCrunch - 5 Oct 2019 01:07
NASA issues a new formal request for info from industry specifically around spacesuits. The agency is hoping to gather information in order to help it figure out a future path for acquisition of spacesuit production and ...
Apple launches service program for iPhone 6s, 6s Plus models with 'no power' issues
AppleInsider - 5 Oct 2019 00:21
Apple on Friday opened a service program for iPhone 6s and 6s Plus models that exhibit issues powering on due to a failed component, the company announced.
Brazilian government limits value of Microsoft contracts
ZDNet - 5 Oct 2019 00:00
The new rules for central government bodies aim to achieve savings of 35 percent and will be replicated for other vendors such as Oracle and IBM.
New evolution-busting drug overcomes resistance in aggressive breast cancers
Science Daily - 5 Oct 2019 19:40
A new type of drug that blocks one of cancer's key evolutionary escape routes from chemotherapy could be used to treat aggressive breast cancers, a new study has shown.
Scientists find way to quantify how well cutting-edge microscopy technique works
Science Daily - 5 Oct 2019 19:40
Scientists provide a foundation for quantitatively determining how differences in viewing angles affect the resulting 3D structures of proteins, and could help other researchers determine the best setup for experiments t...
Treating pulmonary embolism: How safe and effective are new devices?
Science Daily - 5 Oct 2019 19:40
A new scientific statement identifies the risks and benefits of novel interventional devices compared to anticoagulation alone in the treatment of patients with pulmonary embolism. Authors conclude there is little data -...
Microbiome provides new clues to determining development of colon cancer
Science Daily - 5 Oct 2019 19:40
Findings showcasing a connection between bacteria in the microbiome and colon cancer, which may be used to screen younger populations at risk.
An 'unprecedented' rise in infant mortality in England linked to poverty
Science Daily - 5 Oct 2019 19:40
A new study links a rise in infant mortality in England to poverty.
Software robots are guiding us into intelligent automation, with less stress
ZDNet - 5 Oct 2019 16:36
Low-key alternative to big-bang AI emerges: 'Unlike many machine learning projects that may need data scientists, robotic process automation (RPA) is simple to deploy.'
Draw physical objects in mid air with this awesome little device
BGR - 5 Oct 2019 16:33
3D printing was a huge trends a few years ago, but the buzz has definitely died down recently. People quickly realized that only a select few actually have a need to 3D print things, and the novelty wears off pretty quic...
AmazonBasics Vintage Retro-Inspired Bluetooth Speaker mixes funky style with modern technology
The Gadget Flow - 5 Oct 2019 16:00
If you love mid-century modern style, the AmazonBasics Vintage Retro-Inspired Bluetooth Speaker adds a touch of that to your home. This vintage speaker may look retro, but it offers modern technology. Using Bluetooth, wi...
iSkelter Comfy Lite Ergonomic Lap Desk provides a built-in wrist pad for support
The Gadget Flow - 5 Oct 2019 16:00
When you’re working on the go, the iSkelter Comfy Lite Ergonomic Lap Desk can help ensure you still maintain good posture. This lapdesk incorporates a built-in wrist pad that helps support your hands and arms while you...
Tim Cook offers tribute to Steve Jobs on 8th anniversary of his passing
AppleInsider - 5 Oct 2019 15:08
Apple CEO Tim Cook has marked the 8th anniversary of the passing of company co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs with a post to Twitter, publishing a photograph of the luminary outside the Fifth Avenue Apple Store.
FDA announces expanded recall of all-purpose flour that is tainted with E. coli
BGR - 5 Oct 2019 15:01
Several months ago the FDA announced a recall of all-purpose flour because it was probably tainted with E. coli. E. coli is no joke, but the recall was relatively small in terms of scale, with only a handful of lots havi...
'Rule of Capture' Combines Legal Thriller and Dystopian Sci-Fi
Wired - 5 Oct 2019 15:00
Author Christopher Brown's new novel centers on a lawyer struggling to defend political prisoners.
A Bug in Popular Android Phones Gives Hackers Full Control
Wired - 5 Oct 2019 15:00
FCC comment bots, a "bulletproof" hosting takedown, and more of the week's top security news.
iPadOS tips and tricks that make your iPad a whole lot more useful
Digital Trends - 5 Oct 2019 14:30
Apple's iPadOS is aimed at differentiating the iPad's operating system from the iPhone's -- and as such, there are a number of great features in it that you won't get on the iPhone.