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Riot buys the makers of a combat-heavy 'Minecraft' clone
Engadget - 16 Apr 2020 19:18
League of Legends and Valorant developer Riot Games just shared its next big bet. On Thursday, the company said it had acquired Hypixel Studios, the creator of an upcoming role-playing game called Hytale. If you're not f...
What 'Payment Status Not Available' on the IRS coronavirus aid site means
The Verge - 16 Apr 2020 01:35
Graphics by Michele Doying / The Verge The United States Internal Revenue Service launched a website for tracking coronavirus stimulus checks today, but some users are getting told their payment status is "not available,...
NASA staff are sending rover commands to Mars from their homes
BGR - 16 Apr 2020 02:17
NASA's Curiosity rover team is working from home, but still controls the robot's movements on the Red Planet. Using video conferencing to coordinate, the team plots and plans commands before sending them into space from ...
CRISPR coronavirus test promises results in under an hour
Slash Gear - 16 Apr 2020 16:32
A coronavirus test that could give results in under an hour has been developed, with the CRISPR-based SARS-CoV-2 DETECTR adding gene-targeting to the methods currently in use to track down COVID-19 infection. CRISPR – ...
IAC Is a Bit of a Fixer-Upper
Wall Street Journal - 16 Apr 2020 13:30
Investors are betting on IAC's remodel, but just how quickly can the whole thing be fixed?
Mars 2020 remains on track for July launch
Space News - 16 Apr 2020 04:53
NASA's Mars 2020 rover mission, one of the agency's highest priorities during the coronavirus pandemic, remains on schedule for a launch in mid-July, officials said April 15. SpaceNews.com
US military tracks Russian launch of anti-satellite missile towards space - CNET
CNET - 16 Apr 2020 03:47
The apparent test involved a system with the ability to destroy a target in low Earth orbit.
U.S. senator says Apple, Google need to show contact tracing will not violate privacy
Reuters - 16 Apr 2020 03:03
Smartphone software makers Alphabet's Google and Apple will have to convince the public that any contact tracing technology to track who has been exposed to the new coronavirus will not lead to a violation of their priva...
Seek reveals total Australian IT job ads dipped by a third during coronavirus pandemic
ZDNet - 16 Apr 2020 02:36
The sector was a leading contributor to the decline in overall job ads in March.
White House Stockpiled 3,600 Surgical Masks as CDC Said General Public Didn't Need to Wear Them
Gizmodo - 16 Apr 2020 00:40
White House officials rushed to secure for themselves 3,600 surgical masks from Taiwan even as the administration advised there was no reason for the general public to wear them during the coronavirus pandemic, according...
The Cameras Used by the 2020 World Press Photo Award Winners
The Phoblographer - 16 Apr 2020 22:00
We're going to be very honest: the 2020 World Press Photo Award Winners are demonstrating more than anything else that their talents are far surpassing the gear that they're using. However, it's always cool to just know ...
Lions spotted napping on road during coronavirus lockdown
Fox News - 16 Apr 2020 21:54
"This lion pride are usually resident on Kempiana Contractual Park, an area Kruger tourists do not see," Kruger National Park tweeted on Monday. "This afternoon they were lying on the tar road just outside of Orpen Rest ...
Healthcare co-op Savvy snags venture funding from Indie.vc
TechCrunch - 16 Apr 2020 21:31
Savvy, a healthcare cooperative, has just raised an undisclosed amount of funding from Indie.vc. Established as a cooperative that shares profits with its users, Savvy connects patients with healthcare companies and othe...
TikTok to launch parental controls globally, disable direct messaging for users under 16
TechCrunch - 16 Apr 2020 16:51
TikTok is introducing a new set of parental controls to its platform to users worldwide, including in the U.S. The features, collectively referred to as “Family Pairing,” will allow parents to set controls on Screen ...
How ransomware attackers are doubling their extortion tactics
TechRepublic - 16 Apr 2020 16:47
Cybercriminals are threatening not only to hold sensitive data hostage but also to release it publicly unless the ransom is paid, says cyber threat intelligence provider Check Point Research.
Facebook will add anti-misinformation posts to your News Feed if you liked fake coronavirus news
The Verge - 16 Apr 2020 16:37
Facebook Facebook will start putting anti-misinformation messages in the News Feeds of people who have engaged with fake coronavirus stories. The company offered an update on its fight against harmful misinformation toda...
Streaming TV Fraudsters Steal Millions of Ad Dollars in 'ICEBUCKET' Attack
Threatpost - 16 Apr 2020 16:24
Crooks manipulated connected TV supply-side ad platforms to create millions of fictional eyeballs.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite official, available to pre-order
Pocket-lint - 16 Apr 2020 16:23
Samsung has officially unveiled its latest affordable Android tablet, with pre-orders now open for a 30 April shipping date.The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
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Mashable - 16 Apr 2020 16:22Is your phone ringing less? Study says spam calls are down due to coronavirus
USA Today - 16 Apr 2020 16:16AI Will Help Scientists Ask More Powerful Questions
Scientific American - 16 Apr 2020 13:00
Self-learning systems can discover hidden patterns in immense data sets, transcending what humans could ever find on their own --
Bloomberg: Apple over-ear headphones launching 'later this year' with swappable magnetic parts
9 to 5 Mac - 16 Apr 2020 12:21
In line with previous rumors dating back a few years, Bloomberg today released a report that Apple will be releasing own-brand over-ear headphones as early as this year. Apple subsidiary Beats already sells high-end over...