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Toadfish Non-Tipping Can Cooler uses a suction cup to keep it in place
The Gadget Flow - 20 Oct 2019 16:00
The Toadfish Non-Tipping Can Cooler is different from traditional beer huggers. This soda can holder is essentially impossible to spill because it sticks to smooth surfaces. Built with a directional suction cup on the bo...
NASA's InSight lander can finally dig a hole for its Mars heat probe
Engadget - 20 Oct 2019 14:03
NASA's InSight lander was supposed be digging a hole so a probe (above) could measure the heat escaping from Mars' interior, but it hasn't made much progress since work got started in February -- it hadn't even finished ...
Computers Are Learning to Read--But They're *Still* Not So Smart
Wired - 20 Oct 2019 14:00
A tool called BERT can now outperform us on advanced reading-comprehension tests. It's also revealed how far AI has to go.
Google VP says guests should be informed if you have smart devices in the home
Digital Trends - 20 Oct 2019 00:18
Google VP Rick Osterloh said that homeowners should inform guests if they have smart devices that might film or record their conversations, a statement that has raised concerns over privacy.
HBO's Watchmen isn't a superhero show, it's a western -- and a weird one - CNET
CNET - 20 Oct 2019 11:55
The 2019 Watchmen TV show takes the legendary comic in entertainingly odd new directions.
Biological engineer Paul Blainey creates new tools to advance biomedical research
MIT - 20 Oct 2019 05:59
His technology platforms have benefited genomics, diagnostics, and drug screening.
15 crossword solvers for Android, iOS, and the web that actually work!
Android Authority - 20 Oct 2019 04:00
Having some trouble with your crossword puzzles? It happens to the best of us. Get some help with these crossword solvers!
The Most Massive Galaxies Spin More Than Twice as Fast as the Milky Way
Universe Today - 20 Oct 2019 00:54
Based on new observations of super spiral galaxies, a team of scientists has found that they have massive dark matter halos that cause them to rotate much faster than our own! The post The Most Massive Galaxies Spin More...
Adobe Fresco vs Rebelle 3: Which tool is better for artists and why?
AppleInsider - 20 Oct 2019 20:47
Adobe's recently released Fresco promises to emulate traditional media right from the comfort of your iPad. We compared it against EscapeMotion's Rebelle 3, a desktop application that has been bringing traditional artist...
Fortnite dumpster hiding bug catapults players to their death
Slash Gear - 20 Oct 2019 15:06
If you’re playing Fortnite this weekend, beware of a newly discovered bug that is turning dumpsters into deadly destinations for some players. As recently highlighted on Reddit, this bug is impacting players as they at...
Facebook isn't free speech, it's algorithmic amplification optimized for outrage
TechCrunch - 20 Oct 2019 15:00
This week Mark Zuckerberg gave a speech in which he extolled “giving everyone a voice” and fighting “to uphold a wide a definition of freedom of expression as possible.” That sounds great, of course! Freedom of e...
Space Companies Are Investing Big in 5G Technology
SPACE.com - 20 Oct 2019 14:17
Space companies worldwide want to bring more data to your devices, faster than ever before.
Twitch's new Watch Parties test taps Prime Video for movie night
Slash Gear - 20 Oct 2019 13:15
Streaming platform Twitch is testing a new feature called ‘Watch Parties’ that allows streamers to watch movies from Prime Video with viewers who have a Prime subscription. The feature is only available to invited st...
Pixel 4's face unlock finally catches up to the iPhone. It's about damn time - CNET
CNET - 20 Oct 2019 13:00How to Control the Privacy of Your Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat Posts
Wired - 20 Oct 2019 13:00
Whether it's Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Snapchat, lock down who can see what you're up to.
This Photographer Only Had 20 Minutes to Photograph Greta Thunberg
The Phoblographer - 20 Oct 2019 06:00
"I saw a wet plate online and something drew me to it," explains Shane Balkowitsch. He continues, "my first attempt at a wet plate is a photograph of my brother, taken on October 4th, 2012." Seven years after the fact, S...
Fossil's latest Wear OS watches now make calls using iPhones
Engadget - 20 Oct 2019 05:40
Fossil has acted on its promise to show more love to iPhone users with its Gen 5 smartwatches. An in-progress software update now lets the wristwear make calls using Apple's handsets, making them some of the first Wear O...
Here's why this fantastic card from Chase should be the next one you apply for
BGR - 20 Oct 2019 05:27
BGR has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. BGR and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Please note: the offers mentioned below are subject to change at any time...
Reasons why Nintendo Switch worked but PlayStation Vita failed in handheld gaming
Slash Gear - 20 Oct 2019 01:36
Here are two great handheld gaming consoles. One is currently taking the gaming world by storm; The other has faded out of production with a whimper. They are the Nintendo Switch and the retired PlayStation Vita, console...
Disney+ non-fiction shows include Mickey, Wolfgang Puck documentaries
Engadget - 20 Oct 2019 00:52
Disney already has a robust lineup of scripted shows for its upcoming streaming service, but it'll also have documentaries on offer for non-fiction fans. The company has announced new non-fiction originals for Disney+ at...
Nintendo Switch sales hit 15 million in North America, tops Wii U lifetime sales
Digital Trends - 20 Oct 2019 00:24
Nintendo Switch sales have surpassed 15 million units in North America, beating the Wii U's lifetime sales worldwide.
Samsung reportedly working on under-display camera for 2020 smartphone
Digital Trends - 20 Oct 2019 00:07
Samsung is reportedly working to launch under-display camera technology next year, to finally create a full-screen smartphone.