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The surprisingly boring road to self-driving cars
TechCrunch - 3 Nov 2019 16:00
At last, it is here! The truly self-driving car, no human behind the wheel! For the public! …A few hundred of them, in a closed beta, in a small corner of sun-drenched (never snow-drenched, almost never water-drenched)...
Heavy smoking can have a damaging effect on facial aging
Neuroscience News - 3 Nov 2019 00:00
In addition to being detrimental to general health, heavy smoking has a causal effect on facial aging. Heavy smoking affects facial attractiveness and spurs earlier and increased skin wrinkling.
Inside the Icelandic Facility Where Bitcoin Is Mined
Wired - 3 Nov 2019 17:00
Cryptocurrency mining now uses more of the Nordic island nation's electricity than its homes.
China tells online stores to stop selling e-cigarettes
Engadget - 3 Nov 2019 04:12
E-cigarette sales bans are quickly becoming an international phenomenon. China's tobacco regulators have asked online shopping companies to "temporarily" close online stores that sell e-cigarettes -- effectively, it's ba...
Firefox to hide notification popups by default starting next year
ZDNet - 3 Nov 2019 03:31
In a move to fight spam and improve the health of the web, Mozilla will hide notification popups -- a feature nobody asked for.
Simple blood test for early detection of breast cancer
Science Daily - 3 Nov 2019 19:54
Breast cancer could be detected up to five years before there are any clinical signs of it, using a blood test that identifies the body's immune response to substances produced by tumor cells, according to new research.
Eric Van Nynatten Makes the Best of Havana's Natural Lighting
The Phoblographer - 3 Nov 2019 19:00
All photos by Eric Van Nynatten. Used with Creative Commons permission. Havana remains one of the most popular cities for travelers with an affinity to old-world charms, especially intrepid photographers and visual artis...
A network of 'camgirl' sites exposed millions of users and sex workers
TechCrunch - 3 Nov 2019 16:00
A number of popular “camgirl” sites have exposed millions of sex workers and users after the company running the sites left the back-end database unprotected. The sites, run by Barcelona-based VTS Media, include amat...
Muyshondt Flieger 1930 Electric Flashlight emits a long-distance bright light
The Gadget Flow - 3 Nov 2019 16:00
See far off in the distance with the Muyshondt Flieger 1930 Electric Flashlight. Its beam is bright and powerful, even over long distances in the darkness of night. Inspired by the Golden Age of aviation, this battery-po...
New icon for Microsoft Edge browser revealed in online Easter Egg hunt
Digital Trends - 3 Nov 2019 14:52NASA Tracks Diablo Winds Powering Massive Kincade Wildfire in California
Live Science - 3 Nov 2019 14:32
Gusting winds in northern California are helping the spread of the Kincade fire, as shown in a new animation from NASA.
China ends online vaping sales over public health concerns
Slash Gear - 3 Nov 2019 14:15
China is putting an end to the online sale of electronic cigarettes, including vaping hardware and liquids, over concerns it has on the health and mental wellbeing of the nation’s youth. The decision follows an ongoing...
Free Tools Boost 2020 Election Security, But Not Enough
Wired - 3 Nov 2019 14:00
More companies than ever are offering low-cost security services for election bureaus and campaigns. It's still not clear how much they'll actually help.
Why Mars Base Tech Should Be Tested on the Moon First
SPACE.com - 3 Nov 2019 13:46
The coming generation of moon explorers should consider using lunar habitats as a test bed for future Mars missions, said a representative from the French space agency.
Merkel wants Germany to have one million electric car charging points by 2030
Reuters - 3 Nov 2019 13:11
Germany should have one million charging stations for electric cars by 2030, Chancellor Angela Merkel said in a video message on Sunday, ahead of meetings on Monday with the car industry on how to speed the move to low-e...
This Pennsylvania teen homebrewed an invisible A-pillar for cars - Roadshow
CNET - 3 Nov 2019 12:00
14-year-old Alaina Gassler came up with the system after seeing her mother struggle with visibility in their car.
Google wants to give doctors web-like searches for medical records
Engadget - 3 Nov 2019 11:04
Google made much ado of its recently created Health unit, but it didn't offer much insight into what that division would actually... well, do. Now, however, it's considerably clearer. Google Health lead David Feinberg an...
The First BlueKeep Mass Hacking Is Finally Here--but Don't Panic
Wired - 3 Nov 2019 02:14
After months of warnings, the first successful attack using Microsoft's BlueKeep vulnerability has arrived--but isn't nearly as bad as it could have been.
Microsoft's new Edge logo erases bad memories of Internet Explorer
Engadget - 3 Nov 2019 02:11
Now that Microsoft Edge has a new Chromium-powered engine, the company is ready to give the browser a fresh look to match. In the wake of an Easter egg hunt, the software giant has revealed a redesigned, ocean wave-inspi...
Mario Kart Tour multiplayer beta test starts December for Gold Pass subscribers
Digital Trends - 3 Nov 2019 00:55
The Mario Kart Tour multiplayer beta test will start in December, but it will only be available to the game's Gold Pass subscribers.
Cut Down on Procrastination By Turning Negative Feelings Into Positive Ones
Life Hacker - 3 Nov 2019 00:30
Procrastination is one of those things we all experience. Sometimes you may be procrastinating on calling a friend to deliver bad news, other times on finishing a work project. In all cases, what you're procrastinating o...
Halloween Was Two Days Ago But I Can't Stop Thinking About Cardi B as Poison Ivy
Gizmodo - 3 Nov 2019 00:00
The Halloween season has officially ended, but it takes time to fully process the number of good costumes out there. Celebrities, especially, have it particularly good when it comes to Halloween and often get amazing cos...