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The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is selling like hot cakes, sold out online in US
Android Authority - 14 Feb 2020 13:52
A cheaper price tag and a pocketable design maybe the reasons for the Galaxy Z Flip's high demand.
NASA's Mars 2020 rover arrives at Florida launch site for July liftoff
SPACE.com - 14 Feb 2020 14:01
NASA's newest Mars rover has just left the nest.
Google appeases Stadia subscribers with the first new game announcements since launch
The Verge - 14 Feb 2020 10:12
Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Following a troubled launch last year, Google has announced that five specific new games will arrive on its cloud gaming service Stadia "in the coming months," finally giving u...
The IRS won't ask you to report 'Fortnite' V-Bucks on tax returns
Engadget - 14 Feb 2020 21:31
Don't worry, you won't have to factor in-game currency into your taxes... at least, not yet. The IRS has removed a guideline (cached here) from October that treated Fortnite's V-Bucks, Roblox's Robux and other in-game cu...
Man credits Tesla Model X for saving his life after running off the road
BGR - 14 Feb 2020 04:05
A Tesla owner is crediting his Model X for saving his life after the vehicle ran off the road and almost started careening down an incredibly steep hill. In a story originally posted to Reddit, Justin Bowen relays how th...
Bermuda Triangle theory busted: 1925 ship Cotopaxi found near Florida
Live Science - 14 Feb 2020 14:00
Artifacts found by divers at the shipwreck hinted that these are the remains of the SS Cotopaxi.
Tesla to recall 3,183 Model X vehicles in China: market regulator
Reuters - 14 Feb 2020 04:57
Tesla Inc will recall 3,183 Model X vehicles in China, because of a potential issue that could make steering harder and increase the risk of a crash, according to the country's market regulator.
See NASA astronaut Christina Koch reunite with her dog after a year in space - CNET
CNET - 14 Feb 2020 03:16
It's the feel-good story of the year.
Facebook targets Pinterest users with its new 'Hobbi' experimental app
9 to 5 Mac - 14 Feb 2020 02:59
Facebook's experimental projects group, referred to as the NPE Team, has released its latest application today. Dubbed Hobbi, the app is designed as a way to let you document your personal projects and hobbies. more… T...
Coronavirus Raises New Business Continuity, Phishing Challenges for InfoSec
Dark Reading - 14 Feb 2020 02:25
What happens when understaffed security teams at home and abroad are sequestered in physical quarantine zones?
Key modifier identified in large genetic deletion related to neurodevelopmental disorders
Science Daily - 14 Feb 2020 20:41
Neurodevelopmental disorders, including schizophrenia and autism, likely result from complex interactions that modify the effects of individual genes, according to new research.
Pro colorist pans Apple Pro Display with science and one-liners
Cult of Mac - 14 Feb 2020 19:30
Professional colorist and YouTube HDTV reviewer Vincent Teoh says he cannot recommend Apple's $5,000 Pro Display XDR to creatives who do commercial color grading. But the pricey monitor’s "beautiful design will look go...
Apple Stores in Beijing Screening Customers for Fever Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Mac Rumors - 14 Feb 2020 18:10
As expected, Apple reopened its five retail stores in the Beijing area today as the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak in China continues. In a video shared by CNBC senior correspondent Eunice Yoon, Apple employees can be seen c...
Valentine's Day 2020: Google Doodle celebrates the day of romance with space-themed GIFs
USA Today - 14 Feb 2020 17:16
Google Doodle celebrates Valentine's Day with artwork of two aliens in love and six GIFs you can send to loved ones.
Alibaba Cloud revenue reaches $1.5B for the quarter on 62% growth rate
TechCrunch - 14 Feb 2020 17:12
Alibaba issued its latest earnings report yesterday, and as part of that the Chinese eCommerce giant reported that cloud revenue grew 62% to $1.5 billion U.S., crossing the RMB10 billion revenue threshold for the first t...
Android facial recognition is more secure than you think
TechRepublic - 14 Feb 2020 17:11
After running real-world tests of Android's facial recognition on a Pixel 4, Jack Wallen shares his theory of why some people are so concerned about facial recognition.
Facebook Stealthily Launched a Pinterest-Esque App Called Hobbi
Gizmodo - 14 Feb 2020 17:10
Facebook's at it again. While everybody knows the company for its eponymous app, it also regularly plays around with launching new ones on the down-low. Remember Lasso? How about Whale, Bump, or Aux? Well, the latest exp...
Shutterstock founder Jon Oringer is stepping down from his role as CEO
DP Review - 14 Feb 2020 17:10
Jon Oringer, founder of stock image company Shutterstock, has announced plans to step down from his current role as CEO after 16 years. Oringer won't be leaving the company, however; he'll transition to a new role as Exe...
NASA eyes Venus, bizarre moons Jupiter and Neptune for low-cost space missions
SPACE.com - 14 Feb 2020 17:00
Venus, Jupiter's supervolcanic moon Io and Neptune's big satellite Triton are in NASA's crosshairs.
How to Optimize Your Headspace on a Mission to Mars
Singularity Hub - 14 Feb 2020 17:00
Imagine being confined to a metal cell with a couple of other people and few amenities for months or even years. Maybe after that, you'll be moved to a new compound, but you still have no privacy and extremely limited co...
Pandora Introduces Standalone Apple Watch App, Stream Music and Podcasts With No iPhone Required
Mac Rumors - 14 Feb 2020 16:52
Pandora this week introduced a standalone Apple Watch app that allows you to stream music and podcasts from your wrist with no iPhone required. Starting with watchOS 6, developers are able to distribute apps built ...
Here's your last chance to save on lifetime access to this top-reviewed language app [Deals]
Cult of Mac - 14 Feb 2020 16:45
Studying any language is a lifetime endeavor, so the tools you use to learn should be yours forever. With this deal on one of the most popular language learning apps around, you can get a lifetime subscription for al 60%...