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NASA Will Give Scientists a Lump of Moon Dirt to Unwrap Soon. They're Thrilled.
SPACE.com - 24 Dec 2019 17:17
NASA researchers received an extra special gift this holiday season: a box of Apollo moon soil to study in the new year.
Apple has App Store surprises in store for iPhone and iPad owners this Christmas
BGR - 24 Dec 2019 06:00
The iPhone and iPad are popular Christmas gifts, and plenty of people will activate a brand new iOS device this week, which could very well be their first. If you happen to be a brand new iOS user, then the first thing y...
New report cites one reason in particular that Apple's iPhone will have a truly exciting year in 2020
BGR - 24 Dec 2019 04:14
Even though we're still almost a year away from the release of Apple's next iPhone lineup, details about the 2020 iPhone 12 lineup are already piling up -- such as the fact that next year's lineup looks to be the most ex...
Popular Mideast App Pulled After Report it Was Spying Tool
SecurityWeek - 24 Dec 2019 16:02
A popular mobile application developed in the United Arab Emirates has been removed from both Apple and Google's online marketplaces following a report it was used for widespread government spying.
First chip-to-chip quantum teleportation harnessing silicon photonic chip fabrication
Phys.org - 24 Dec 2019 15:44
The development of technologies which can process information based on the laws of quantum physics are predicted to have profound impacts on modern society.
This office building in Dubai was completely 3D printed — Future Blink
Mashable - 24 Dec 2019 02:32No one can escape fruit cake for Christmas, not even ISS astronauts in space
BGR - 24 Dec 2019 05:15
The holidays have finally hit a fever pitch, and with Christmas day on the horizon, it's as good a time as any for the astronauts aboard the International Space Station to send down some warm holiday wishes for the rest ...
Get your digital design on with 98% off this GIMP training
Android Authority - 24 Dec 2019 03:30
Dive into a powerful Photoshop alternative with the Complete GIMP Design Bundle. Over 70 hours of training is now under $25.
Santa and the Zero-Trust Model: A Christmas Story
Dark Reading - 24 Dec 2019 03:00
How would the world's most generous elf operate in a world of zero-trust security? A group of cybersecurity experts lets us know.
Samsung is getting better at software updates, and others should take notice
Android Authority - 24 Dec 2019 02:00
Samsung has really stepped up its game in recent months regarding Android updates.
Halo Around a Pulsar could Explain Why We See Antimatter Coming from Space
Universe Today - 24 Dec 2019 01:07
Astronomers have been watching a nearby pulsar with a strange halo around it. That pulsar might answer a question that’s puzzled astronomers for some time. The pulsar is named Geminga, and it’s one of the nearest pul...
What Are the Privacy Implications of iPhone 11 Ultra Wideband?
The Mac Observer - 24 Dec 2019 19:51
The iPhone 11 models have a new chip called U1 to enable ultra-wideband (UWB). It allows for precise location tracking. Apple says it lets these phones have "spatial awareness" so the iPhone 11 Pro can figure out its loc...
8 Photography Accessories That Will Complement Your New Camera
The Phoblographer - 24 Dec 2019 19:00
Did you get a new camera over the holiday period? If so congrats, there's nothing better than that new camera smell, but if you want to get the most out of it, you're going to want to arm yourself with some great photogr...
Surprise deal slashes Apple Watch Series 5 down to its lowest price on Amazon
BGR - 24 Dec 2019 16:20
It's a Christmas Eve miracle! Okay fine, so maybe it's just the return of a really good Amazon sale, but either way, it's a pretty huge deal that Apple's latest and greatest Apple Watch models are back down to their lowe...
Apple Pro Display XDR 'game changer' for 'Jumanji' studio
AppleInsider - 24 Dec 2019 16:12
Apple's Pro Display XDR is a great monitor for professional production, a major animation studio who worked on the movie 'Jumanji: The Next Level' claims, with usage of the new Mac Pro and the display during a real-world...
New Galaxy Fold 2 rumor claims the phone will have a glass display
Android Central - 24 Dec 2019 16:10
The Galaxy Fold 2 may have a smoother looking display than its predecessor. What you need to know A new rumor claims Samsung will use an ultra-thin glass display in its next foldable smartphone. Thanks to the ultra-thin ...
Synthetic magnetism leads photons on a 2-D quantum walk
Phys.org - 24 Dec 2019 16:10
Randomness governs many things, from the growth of cell colonies and the agglomeration of polymers to the shapes of tendrils that form when you pour cream into a cup of coffee.
IoT Security: How Far We've Come, How Far We Have to Go
Dark Reading - 24 Dec 2019 16:00
As organizations fear the proliferations of connected devices on enterprise networks, the private and public sector come together to address IoT vulnerabilities.
Artificial Intelligence Is Rushing Into Patient Care - And Could Raise Risks
Scientific American - 24 Dec 2019 16:00
AI systems are not as rigorously tested as other medical devices, and have already made serious mistakes --
Mastercard to Buy Supply Chain Monitoring Firm RiskRecon
SecurityWeek - 24 Dec 2019 15:49
Purchase, NY-based Mastercard announced that it has agreed to acquire Salt Lake City, UT-based RiskRecon, an online security monitoring company that focuses on third-party risk management. Terms of the agreement, which i...
Astronomers describe a violent black hole outburst that provides new insight into galaxy cluster evolution
Phys.org - 24 Dec 2019 15:45
Billions of years ago, in the center of a galaxy cluster far, far away (15 billion light-years, to be exact), a black hole spewed out jets of plasma. As the plasma rushed out of the black hole, it pushed away material, c...
Pentagon Warns Military Not to Use Home DNA Kits
The Mac Observer - 24 Dec 2019 15:16
A Department of Defense memo warns U.S. military members about the privacy risks of home DNA kits. The memo provides little details on how genetic profiles could endanger security, other than noting that potential "inacc...