Technology News
How to reset an Echo Dot
Digital Trends - 13 Feb 2020 15:59
Need to offload an Echo Dot? This guide includes step-by-step instructions to factory reset your device.
Two halves of a whole
ESA - 13 Feb 2020 11:52
Mars is very much a world of two halves, as this new image from ESA's Mars Express highlights, showing where these dramatically different regions come together as one.
AI can automatically rewrite outdated text in Wikipedia articles
Engadget - 13 Feb 2020 04:04
It's good to be skeptical of Wikipedia articles for a number of reasons, not the least of which is the possibility of outdated info -- human editors can only do so much. And while there are bots that can edit Wikipedia, ...
Some coronavirus testing kits sent around the world are not working properly
Live Science - 13 Feb 2020 00:13
As experts hustled to create diagnostic testing kits for the novel coronavirus, something went awry.
Ultra-low power MCUs incorporate security measures for IoT apps
Medical Design Technology - 13 Feb 2020 18:46
STMicroelectronics announces ultra-low-power STM32L5x2 microcontrollers (MCUs) that emphasize security to assure better protected IoT-connected applications. Operating at clock frequencies to 110MHz, the STM32L5-series M...
People leave molecular wakes that may give away their secrets
The Economist - 13 Feb 2020 17:55
GENES CAN tell tales about you, from who your ancestors were to how likely you are to develop a range of diseases. And it seems probable that in the future they will tell more: your personality type, perhaps, or your int...
Foxconn refutes report on China factory restart timeline
AppleInsider - 13 Feb 2020 05:31
Foxconn on Wednesday invalidated a report that claimed the company plans to reopen a significant portion of its Chinese production force in February, though the firm failed to set the record straight with an official tim...
Mac software threats climbed 400% in 2019, more than Microsoft Windows, report says
USA Today - 13 Feb 2020 05:15
Mac software threats climbed more than Windows, but Malwarebytes conceded most threats were not considered as dangerous as traditional malware.
MWC organizers cancel show as big companies bail on coronavirus fears - CNET
CNET - 13 Feb 2020 04:15
In an unprecedented move, the world's biggest mobile conference won't happen this year -- and that could mean delayed phone launches.
Facial recognition could be temporarily banned for law enforcement use - CNET
CNET - 13 Feb 2020 02:27
Senators introduce a bill that would prohibit police use of the technology until guidelines and limitations are set.
Space startup's founders linked to shady dating website ring
The Verge - 13 Feb 2020 00:31
Image: Firefly Aerospace Two founders and board members of Texas space startup Firefly Aerospace appear to be involved in running a ring of sham dating websites, according to the results of a two-year investigation publi...
Amazon wins court injunction on controversial JEDI contract
Ars Technica - 13 Feb 2020 23:03
Amazon's suit argues it lost the deal because Trump personally hates Jeff Bezos.
The reverse science fair
Symmetry Magazine - 13 Feb 2020 18:02
A school invited physicists from Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory to present their science for judgment by elementary students. On January 23, students at J.B. Nelson Elementary gathered in the school's library for ...
Google Fi SIM cards are now available through Amazon for $9.99
Android Central - 13 Feb 2020 17:25
Includes $10 bill credit for the first month. What you need to know Google Fi SIM cards can now be ordered from Amazon. With this recent addition, Fi SIM cards can now be bought directly from Google Fi, Best Buy, Target,...
Big Data Was a Big Mess; Teradata's Jack Shemer Helped Sort It Out
Wall Street Journal - 13 Feb 2020 17:20
In the 1970s, long before "big data" was a buzzword, Jack Shemer co-founded Teradata to help companies organize and analyze vast amounts of data. He died Jan. 2 at age 79.
Apple Stores in Beijing Reopening Tomorrow With Limited Hours, Other Chinese Stores Remain Closed
Mac Rumors - 13 Feb 2020 17:13
Apple has updated its website to indicate that all five of its retail stores in the Beijing area will be reopening February 14 with limited hours of 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time until further notice, as noted by Reuters....
GameSnacks, from Google's Area 120, brings fast, casual online games to developing markets
TechCrunch - 13 Feb 2020 17:12
A new project called GameSnacks is launching today from Google’s in-house incubator, Area 120, with the goal of bringing fast-loading, casual online games to users in developing markets. Billions of people are coming o...
Samsung Galaxy A50s and Galaxy A30 are starting to get Android 10
Android Central - 13 Feb 2020 17:09
A few more A series phones are expected to be updated to Android 10 before the end of the current quarter. What you need to know Samsung has started rolling out the Android 10 update to its mid-range Galaxy A50s and Gala...
Temporally shaping the electric field of an attosecond pulse
Phys.org - 13 Feb 2020 17:08
Chemical reactions are determined at their most fundamental level by their respective electronic structure and dynamics. Steered by a stimulus such as light irradiation, electrons rearrange themselves in liquids or solid...
Dive into the Nioh 2 Last Chance Trial on February 28
Android Central - 13 Feb 2020 17:04
Enter the realm of the Yokai and carry over your character into the full game with this one last demo. What you need to know There's one last demo coming for Nioh 2, in the form of the Last Chance Trial. Players will be ...
Rocket startup Gilmour Space gets a $3M grant to develop lighter fuel tanks
TechCrunch - 13 Feb 2020 17:04
Mass is money when it comes to the rocket launch business, and any small savings you can eke out can add up to big savings. That’s been the driving force behind the growing commercialization of space and the rapid rise...
Pearl AI-Powered Earbuds have solar charging
The Gadget Flow - 13 Feb 2020 17:00
Say goodbye to wires with the Pearl AI-Powered Earbuds. These earbuds offer solar-charging, so if you’re looking for convenience while also being a little more eco-friendly, these are the earbuds for you. And don’t w...