Technology News
Common protein in skin can 'turn on' allergic itch
Science Daily - 7 Apr 2020 19:14
A commonly expressed protein in skin -- periostin -- can directly activate itch-associated neurons in the skin, according to new research. Blocking periostin receptors on these neurons reduced the itch response in a mous...
How to connect to your self-hosted Gitea git repository from the command line
TechRepublic - 7 Apr 2020 16:20
With your Gitea self-hosted Git server up and running, now you need to know how to connect to it from the CLI. Jack Wallen shows you how.
Future Apple Pencil could be used to trace 3D objects for easy AR generation
AppleInsider - 7 Apr 2020 13:15
New sensors being researched for a future Apple Pencil could allow users to use the device to trace both 2D and 3D objects, and send the data back to a connected iPad or Mac.
Serato now has a free edition of its music-making software
The Verge - 7 Apr 2020 20:38
Image: Serato Popular DJ and music production software company Serato has released an update to its Serato Studio DAW, and it comes with a big change: there's now a free edition. This free edition is feature-limited, but...
Pixel 4: Google addresses Face Unlock problem five months later
BBC - 7 Apr 2020 12:18
A security concern with the Pixel 4 Face Unlock feature is patched, five months after launch.
Tuesday's Best Deals: Vudu Bundles, Unagi Scooters, EyeBuyDirect, and More
Gizmodo - 7 Apr 2020 16:30
A Happy Socks sale, JACHS NY shorts, Kyoku sushi knife, and Anker charging accessories lead off Tuesday's best deals from around the web.
How to delete a Zoom account
Android Authority - 7 Apr 2020 02:00
Zoom is a great video conference app, but security and privacy issues are plaguing it. Here's how to delete a Zoom account.
NASA reveals Eagle Nebula's 'Pillars of Creation' in beautiful image
Fox News - 7 Apr 2020 01:59
NASA released a stunning image of the Eagle Nebula's Pillars of Creation this week.
See a giant siphonophore, a bizarre ocean creature that looks like silly string - CNET
CNET - 7 Apr 2020 01:35
The massive specimen is blowing scientists' minds.
Facebook Launches Survey to Help Health Researchers Forecast COVID-19
The Mac Observer - 7 Apr 2020 20:16
Facebook is rolling out a survey to help health researchers working to forecast the spread of COVID-19. The survey is run by the Carnegie Mellon University Delphi Research Center. “Off-Facebook” Survey to Help Track ...
Coronavirus updates: Wuhan reportedly ends lockdown, UK prime minister in stable condition in ICU - CNET
CNET - 7 Apr 2020 19:12
Plus: More than 10,000 Americans have died, and the CDC advises people to wear nonmedical cloth face masks when venturing out.
Time is running out to sign up for a free Sling TV subscription
Digital Trends - 7 Apr 2020 18:15
Keen for even more entertainment? This Sling TV free trial gives you dozens more channels at no cost
Is Content Driving the Online Market?
ReadWrite - 7 Apr 2020 18:00
Technology is evolving day by day, and so is everyone connecting to it. Marketing approaches took a sharp turn recently and paved the way to introduce digital marketing to all the online businesses out there. Though ever...
This smart toilet recognizes your butt and analyzes poo for diseases - CNET
CNET - 7 Apr 2020 03:17
This experimental toilet identifies users by their finger and anal prints while gathering data for urine and stool analysis, a new study reports.
Facebook releases data tools to help researchers track impact of social distancing
ZDNet - 7 Apr 2020 03:02
The social networking giant also hopes the tools will help predict where coronavirus will spread next.
Microsoft hires former Apple engineering VP to lead mixed reality hardware efforts
9 to 5 Mac - 7 Apr 2020 01:32
Rubén Caballero departed Apple back in early 2019, then became a technical adviser at the mysterious 'Humane' technology company founded by former Apple employees last month. Now, Bloomberg reports that Caballero has jo...
Renewable Energy Set a Major Record in 2019
Gizmodo - 7 Apr 2020 20:30
Globally, renewable energy sectors including wind, solar, and hydropower are booming. The world is using more renewable energy than ever before. Over one third of the world's electricity comes from renewable sources, acc...
GV's M.G. Siegler on portfolio management, crisis fundraising and his latest investment
TechCrunch - 7 Apr 2020 19:27
The coronavirus pandemic has pushed entrepreneurs and investors into unknown territory. Google’s GV just led a $10 million investment in Universe, a low-friction website builder that’s venturing into the world of com...
Samsung's Q1 forecast defies coronavirus downward trends but it's unlikely to continue
The Register - 7 Apr 2020 17:05
Don't get comfortable, Sammy Samsung has published its earnings guidance for Q1 2020, and it's looking fairly sunny for the South Korean tech conglomerate, with revenue and profit both expected to show year-on-year growt...
Turns Out, Traffic Spreads Like the Coronavirus
Wired - 7 Apr 2020 17:00
Researchers use models meant for infectious diseases to show how congestion proliferates. That may mean a vaccine for traffic jams is on the horizon.
To End the Pandemic, Give Universal Testing the Green Light
Wired - 7 Apr 2020 17:00
We have the technology to administer tests and assess categories of risk. We just need the leadership.
Russian Telco Hijacked Internet Traffic of Major Networks - Accident or Malicious Action?
SecurityWeek - 7 Apr 2020 16:58
A huge BGP hijack by Russian state telecommunications providerRostelecomdiverted the traffic from more than 200 networks - including Google, Amazon, Facebook and Cloudflare - to Russian servers on April 1. It may have be...