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What if Earth were a super-Earth?
SPACE.com - 16 Feb 2020 15:14
What would happen if our Earth were much larger than it is now?
You can take 3D photos on an iPhone or Android phone with this app - CNET
CNET - 16 Feb 2020 03:49
Whether you have an iPhone or an Android phone, the new LucidPix app can now turn your cat and food photos into 3D masterpieces.
Ring footage might not be very useful for catching criminals
Engadget - 16 Feb 2020 04:20
Ring has said that camera footage sent to police can help reduce burglaries and catch criminals, but how effective is it, really? It might not be as helpful as you might think. NBC News has conducted an investigation sug...
Augmented Reality From the Driver's Seat, and More Car News This Week
Wired - 16 Feb 2020 16:00
Plus: Retailers aim to improve delivery performance, and Airbus displays a model of a new blended-wing plane.
You Can Learn How to Shoot with Ambient Light in Just Over 8 Minutes
The Phoblographer - 16 Feb 2020 13:00
Photography is nothing without light; we all know this, but when we are just starting in photography, it can actually be quite hard to know just where to begin when it comes to capturing and harnessing the power of it. L...
Microsoft Surface Books on sale this weekend: Shop 'recertified' and save
Mashable - 16 Feb 2020 12:00IOTA cryptocurrency shuts down entire network after wallet hack
ZDNet - 16 Feb 2020 03:39
Hackers exploit vulnerability in official IOTA wallet to steal millions
Getting rid of airplane contrails could help save the planet
BGR - 16 Feb 2020 16:02
When it comes to vehicles that have a serious impact on the environment, we all immediately think of gas-burning cars and trucks, but passenger aircraft can have a significant impact on the environment as well. One way t...
Killing Eve season 3 teaser trailer reveals premiere date
Slash Gear - 16 Feb 2020 16:00
The BBC has revealed the upcoming premiere date for the third season of its hit drama Killing Eve. The show first debuted in April 2018 with an annual season release schedule. In keeping with the trend it has established...
Airbus' Blended Wing Maveric Hits the Skies
Wired - 16 Feb 2020 14:00
Starting with the small-scale model 'Maveric', the planemaker says this new design could produce major efficiency gains.
Pelosi, Pompeo turn up the heat on China's Huawei at security conference - CNET
CNET - 16 Feb 2020 22:34
And China responds, saying criticisms about the security of its tech are based on "lies" and an unwillingness to "accept the success of a socialist country," a report says.
Commerce Department seeks big funding boost for Office of Space Commerce
Space News - 16 Feb 2020 16:42
The Commerce Department is once again requesting a large budget increase for its Office of Space Commerce in order to work on space traffic management activities after Congress rejected a similar request last year. Space...
Pick up deeply discounted Mac and iPhone apps for Presidents Day [Deals]
Cult of Mac - 16 Feb 2020 16:30
This Presidents Day, instead of thinking about presidents, why not upgrade the apps in your iOS and Mac devices? We've rounded up some awesome deals on great software, from half off to as much as 94% off of VPNs, website...
Don't Buy Glasses Online if You Have a Strong or Complicated Prescription
Life Hacker - 16 Feb 2020 16:00
When you're buying new glasses, shopping online can be an easy and often cheaper alternative to visiting a traditional eyeglass store. As it turns out, depending on your prescription, it can also mean that those glasses ...
The lost continent of Zealandia hides clues to the Ring of Fire's birth
SPACE.com - 16 Feb 2020 15:11
The lost continent of Zealandia underwent changes as subduction began around the western Pacific.
Apple is now the people's company, Samsung is for elitists
ZDNet - 16 Feb 2020 15:00
It isn't just the prices on Samsung's new phones. It's a muddled product strategy that makes Apple's wares seem relatively simple -- and a little more accessible.
Thailand raises $3.2 billion at 5G license auctions
Reuters - 16 Feb 2020 14:41
Thailand's telecoms regulator raised 100.52 billion baht ($3.2 billion) in 5G spectrum auctions on Sunday, with operators snapping up 48 licenses ahead of an expected commercial rollout later this year.
Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity relocated to Spaceport America in New Mexico
Slash Gear - 16 Feb 2020 14:15
Using the carrier aircraft VMS Eve, Virgin Galactic says that it successfully relocated the SpaceShipTwo VSS Unity spaceplane to its Gateway to Space building at Spaceport America. The plane was located in Mojave, Califo...
Signal is finally bringing its secure messaging to the masses
Ars Technica - 16 Feb 2020 13:52
Encryption app puts $50 million infusion from WhatsApp cofounder to go mainstream.
Candy, cheese soar to space station to satisfy crew cravings
Phys.org - 16 Feb 2020 13:20
A cargo ship rocketed toward the International Space Station on Saturday, carrying candy and cheese to satisfy the astronauts' cravings.
Galaxy Z Flip vs. Motorola Razr drop test: Both phones broke on the first drop - CNET
CNET - 16 Feb 2020 06:46
Samsung's new foldable phone and Motorola's Razr may bend, but how badly do they break? We put them through three drop tests to find out.
Moto G hands-on: Motorola just announced two budget phones, and one has a stylus - CNET
CNET - 16 Feb 2020 04:03
We go hands-on with the new Moto G Power and its behemoth battery, and the Moto G Stylus, which is basically a budget Galaxy Note 10.