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Even More Things That Saved Apollo 13: Charging the Batteries
Universe Today - 15 Apr 2020 22:42
Following the explosion of an oxygen tank in Apollo 13's Service Module on April 13, 1970, approximately 56 hours into the mission, the situation was bleak. With the Command Module (CM) without any power, the Lunar Modul...
Bats can learn to copy sounds and it may teach us about human speech
New Scientist - 15 Apr 2020 02:01
Pale spear-nosed bats can learn to alter their calls to mimic different sounds - a rare skill that could help us understand the biology of human speech and language
Satellite galaxies of the Milky Way help test dark matter theory
Phys.org - 15 Apr 2020 16:27
A research team led by physicists at the University of California, Riverside, reports tiny satellite galaxies of the Milky Way can be used to test fundamental properties of "dark matter"--nonluminous material thought to ...
How to trade in or recycle your old iPhone and upgrade to the iPhone SE
9 to 5 Mac - 15 Apr 2020 17:02
The big day for the iPhone SE is here, and the new device is a notable upgrade for those who prefer the more traditional iPhone 8-like form-factor. If you’re coming from an older device but want to keep your phone fami...
Nanosensor can alert a smartphone when plants are stressed
MIT - 15 Apr 2020 16:59
Carbon nanotubes embedded in leaves detect chemical signals that are produced when a plant is damaged.
Hotel Startup Oyo Looks to SoftBank for Help in Japan
Wall Street Journal - 15 Apr 2020 14:03
Indian startup Oyo Hotels & Homes is planning to move some employees off its payroll and onto the rolls of its biggest investor, SoftBank, in a sign of how the Japanese tech giant is stepping in to aid one of its most im...
Apple to raise App Store prices in Barbados, Moldova and Uzbekistan due to tax changes
AppleInsider - 15 Apr 2020 06:09
Apple on Tuesday informed developers that App Store pricing will change in relatively far-flung regions of the world, saying a slight increase in app prices should be expected to account for new value-added tax laws.
New Android gaming phone teases record-breaking charging speeds
BGR - 15 Apr 2020 05:11
Lenovo is about to launch a Legion-branded gaming phone that will support battery charging speeds of up to 90W, according to teasers. At such speeds, laptop USB-C chargers could be used to recharge the phone, or the phon...
Galaxy Tab S6 Lite goes live without much fanfare
Slash Gear - 15 Apr 2020 03:50
It may be OnePlus’ time under the spotlight today with the launch of the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro but that doesn’t mean there are no other new products that came out at the same time. Given its mid-range status, h...
U.S. self-driving car startup Zoox agrees to settle lawsuit with Tesla
Reuters - 15 Apr 2020 03:12
Zoox Inc said on Tuesday it had settled a lawsuit with Tesla Inc after admitting that some new hires from the electric carmaker were in possession of certain Tesla documents when they joined the U.S. self-driving car sta...
Microsoft patches 4 Windows 0days under active exploit
Ars Technica - 15 Apr 2020 01:56
3 flaws allow attackers to remotely execute malicious code; a 4th elevates system rights.
The Pentagon Hasn't Fixed Basic Cybersecurity Blind Spots
Wired - 15 Apr 2020 00:53
Five years ago, the Department of Defense set dozens of security hygiene goals. A new report finds that it has abandoned or lost track of most of them.
Harvard researchers say social distancing may be needed into 2022 - CNET
CNET - 15 Apr 2020 23:54
Detailed models suggest the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 could resurge as late as 2024.
17-year cicadas are about to invade the East Coast
BGR - 15 Apr 2020 19:54
Cicadas on a 17-year life cycle will emerge from the ground in several states this spring. After spending 17 years underground, the bugs will crawl up, perch on trees, and transition to winged adults. This year's brood -...
∞ iPhone SE promo video from Apple
The Loop - 15 Apr 2020 19:45
These promos are always so well done, they make me want one even though I don't need one.
Breastfed babies have fewer viruses in their guts that affect humans
New Scientist - 15 Apr 2020 18:00
Early in life, babies gain billions of viruses that target gut bacteria - but breastfed babies are less likely to pick up viruses that infect human cells
Apple unveils new iPhone SE priced at just $399
AppleInsider - 15 Apr 2020 17:06
After years of rumors, Apple has finally launched the 2020 iPhone SE, with the new model offering a much-needed specifications bump while still maintaining the affordability of the namesake.
Apple's new iPhone SE is finally official - everything you need to know
BGR - 15 Apr 2020 17:04New Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro Now Available to Order, Deliveries Begin Next Week
Mac Rumors - 15 Apr 2020 17:00
Apple today announced that its new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro is now available to order on Apple.com and begins arriving to customers next week. More details to follow...This article, "New Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro No...
How to Organize Your Own Pokémon Hunt
Life Hacker - 15 Apr 2020 17:00
You won't be surprised to learn that, during this time of pandemic crisis, my son has disappeared into the Pokémon Sword game on the Nintendo Switch. But as we talked again and again about the creatures and battles, ins...
Surprise! Apple's New iPhone SE Is Here
Gizmodo - 15 Apr 2020 17:00
Now is a strange time to release a smartphone. Millions have lost their jobs, and those of us who are able to work from home are encouraged to stay inside for the foreseeable future where a smartphone isn't quite as nece...
Meet AttackerKB, Rapid7's Crowdsourced Vulnerability Knowledge Base
SecurityWeek - 15 Apr 2020 16:51
Metasploit Team Unveils Community Powered Knowledge Base of Vulnerabilities and Insights