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'Valorant' Is Cutthroat, Punishing, and Addictive as Hell
Wired - 28 Apr 2020 13:00
The Riot Games follow-up to *League of Legends* is worth the wait.
SteelSeries Arctis Pro and GameDAC review: Hardwired
Android Authority - 28 Apr 2020 23:46
The SteelSeries Arctis Pro's DAC unit adds some serious value, but does it justify this headset's high price?
How to use Mac Recovery Mode
AppleInsider - 28 Apr 2020 20:04
Whether it's to fix problems with your Mac, or get it ready to sell on to someone else, macOS Recovery, also known as Mac Recovery Mode, is a powerful tool to help you.
Mesh network modules ease IoT position tracking and sensor data collection
Medical Design Technology - 28 Apr 2020 16:57
Fujitsu Component America, Inc. has released a series of battery-powered Wirepas Mesh technology mesh units and mesh-sensor units. The devices simplify construction of large-scale decentralized networks to allow scalable...
SpaceX to test Starlink "sun visor" to reduce brightness
Space News - 28 Apr 2020 05:33
SpaceX Chief Executive Elon Musk said April 27 that he hopes to test a new way to reduce the brightness of the company's Starlink satellites on the next launch for the broadband megaconstellation. SpaceNews.com
Deal alert: CleanKey helps you press buttons and open doors without actually touching them
ZDNet - 28 Apr 2020 16:37
It's one of the most popular deals on ZDNet Academy!
Polestar 2 electric car promises to take safety to the max - CNET
CNET - 28 Apr 2020 10:00
In the event of a crash, not only will occupants have numerous passive safety features, but the battery will remain safe, too.
First known coronavirus victim's heart 'burst' due to the infection
BGR - 28 Apr 2020 00:34
The first known coronavirus death in the US happened on February 6th, much earlier than initially believed. An autopsy report for the 57-year-old woman has revealed that her heart "burst" as a result of the infection. Th...
Infiniti begins 'Park it for Now' campaign with build-it-yourself Carigami models
Slash Gear - 28 Apr 2020 23:00
Japanese premium automaker Infiniti has released a collection of 'Carigami' models for kids and adults to play with. Inspired by the Japanese art of origami and Infiniti's unmistakable Japanese DNA, the project is part o...
FaZe Clan opens a film studio with '13 Reasons Why' producer
Engadget - 28 Apr 2020 19:21
Esports team FaZe Clan, known for its lineup of talented Fortnite players like Ewok, is getting into original content production. The company today announced a partnership with film and television producer Michael Sugar,...
Joué Play is a cheap, simple and customizable MIDI controller
Engadget - 28 Apr 2020 18:01
In 2016 a little French company called Joué launched a Kickstarter campaign for a shapeshifting instrument it simply called the Joué Board. It was one of a rash of new and experimental types of MIDI controllers that em...
Making transitions from nursing home to hospital safer during COVID-19 outbreak
EurekAlert! - 28 Apr 2020 06:00
(Regenstrief Institute) Based on their research and clinical experiences, Kathleen Unroe, M.D., and colleagues have developed the top 10 points for safe care transitions between nursing home and emergency departments dur...
DJI Mavic Air 2 drone takes flight in a world with a "new normal"
Slash Gear - 28 Apr 2020 04:50
Drones, especially consumer drones, have varied uses these days, ranging from short-lived fun to amateur content creation. The latter often involves taking high-quality photos and videos of scenic landscapes or breath-ta...
Apple Watch saved my life: 5 people share their stories - CNET
CNET - 28 Apr 2020 03:36
With its fall detection feature, heart rate notifications, exercise tracking or just the ability to make a call from your wrist, the Apple Watch has made a mark in each one of these stories.
Autopilot now lets Tesla vehicles identify traffic lights and stop signs
BGR - 28 Apr 2020 03:09
Tesla recently released a new software update which enables Tesla vehicles to identify traffic lights and stop signs and react accordingly. Tesla notes that the feature will operate conservatively at first. Visit BGR's h...
Galaxy Fold 2 cameras and price could leave you with mixed feelings
Slash Gear - 28 Apr 2020 03:04
For all its faults, the first Galaxy Fold did give us a glimpse into one possible future for mobile devices. It is, however, a future that very few could hardly afford. While the Galaxy Z Flip did make the idea of a fold...
Researchers want to know if pollution helps coronavirus spread farther
BGR - 28 Apr 2020 02:38
Researchers have discovered that particles of the novel coronavirus can bind to air pollution, which could allow the virus to travel over more significant distances. The work is still preliminary, and the scientists have...
Casio G-Shock limited edition watch sports retro NASA design
Slash Gear - 28 Apr 2020 02:08
Casio is back with a new limited edition version of its G-Shock watch, one that features that retro NASA ‘worm’ logo and other iconic design elements. The watch is designed to pay homage to the space agency, accordin...
A SpaceX Starship prototype survived a test its predecessors failed
BGR - 28 Apr 2020 02:07
A SpaceX Starship prototype successfully passed a cryo pressure test that claimed the claimed the lives of several of its predecessors. This particular prototype, SN4, will now proceed to a static fire test and hope to e...
Antibiotics may increase risk for opioid abuse
Neuroscience News - 28 Apr 2020 00:19
Researchers administered antibiotics to rats for two weeks, depleting their gut microbiome. They then administered oxycodone. Compared to rats given only the opioid, those given the antibiotics had profound changes in ho...
How Apple and Google became unlikely allies in fight against COVID-19
Cult of Mac - 28 Apr 2020 23:22
From start to finish in less than a month, two of the Fortune top 20 combined forces on the backs of just a few employees to create what will soon be a contact tracing app to monitor the movements of people that might ha...
AOC and Elizabeth Warren call for a freeze on big mergers as the coronavirus crisis unfolds
TechCrunch - 28 Apr 2020 21:21
The coronavirus pandemic has paralyzed the global economy, but large tech companies remain relatively well-positioned to reach into their deep pockets to make big moves. In an effort to call attention to the plight of sm...