Technology News
Donald Trump Jr suspended from tweeting after Covid post
BBC - 28 Jul 2020 16:34
US president's son's use of Twitter is limited for 12 hours after he broke its misinformation rules.
Weird behavior of Earth's magnetic field over South Atlantic dates back 11 million years
SPACE.com - 28 Jul 2020 13:55
Strange behavior in Earth's magnetic field over the South Atlantic region can be traced back as far as 11 million years ago, and it's unlikely to cause any impending reversal of Earth's magnetic field, a new study shows.
Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR review: A big, bright content creation machine
Engadget - 28 Jul 2020 17:00
With its Aero lineup, Gigabyte has developed a reputation for powerful, slim, long-lasting laptops with low-key designs that don't scream "gaming." The $2,800 Aero 17 HDR XB is a great example of that philosophy -- it ha...
Propel Riese & Muller Load 60 Collection Electric Cargo Bikes provide excellent handling on all surfaces
The Gadget Flow - 28 Jul 2020 12:59
The Propel Riese & Muller Load 60 Collection Electric Cargo Bikes come in a diverse range of models. Each of these offers excellent handling in every condition, including on tarmac, gravel roads, and forest trails. There...
Google sinks new tech to avoid Gmail outages
Slash Gear - 28 Jul 2020 16:49
Google today announced plans to lay a new transatlantic undersea cable that connects the United States to two different points in Europe. The cable, which is named after computer scientist Grace Hopper, will connect New ...
According to Globular Clusters, the Universe is 13.35 Billion Years Old
Universe Today - 28 Jul 2020 01:42
A new study by an international team of astronomers and cosmologists has used globular clusters to come up with new estimate for the age of the Universe. The post According to Globular Clusters, the Universe is 13.35 Bil...
Virgin Galactic to debut passenger cabin design for SpaceShipTwo today. Here's how to watch live.
SPACE.com - 28 Jul 2020 16:34
Virgin Galactic lifts the veil on SpaceShipTwo's passenger cabin today (July 28) and you can watch it live online. Here's how.
A Cyberattack on Garmin Disrupted More Than Workouts
Wired - 28 Jul 2020 01:53
A ransomware hit and subsequent outage caused problems in the company's aviation services, including flight planning and mapping.
CES 2021 cancelled over COVID-19 concerns, all-digital experience coming
AppleInsider - 28 Jul 2020 16:31
Amid the global Coronavirus outbreak, the Consumer Technology Association has announced that the annual CES will be moving to an all-digital format for the 2021 show. CES moves online-only in 2021 In a move that will sur...
Lonely Girls: How the Pandemic Has Deepened the Isolation of Adolescents
Wall Street Journal - 28 Jul 2020 14:00
A new study shows that adolescent girls are more lonely than ever due to the coronavirus and social-distancing restrictions. While technology is meant to help alleviate the loneliness by helping girls connect with friend...
Doctors discovered a new coronavirus symptom that might be related to stress
BGR - 28 Jul 2020 03:10
Doctors are finding that some coronavirus patients start to experience hair loss weeks after their initial diagnosis. Some doctors speculate that hair loss could be the result of coronavirus-related stress as opposed to ...
CDC investigating outbreak from salad products as case numbers spike
Slash Gear - 28 Jul 2020 02:19
In an update late last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that it is working with the FDA and local health agencies to investigate an outbreak of Cyclospora linked to contaminated salad product...
Intel top exec out; announces major reorg following disastrous 7nm delay
PC World - 28 Jul 2020 00:39
The fallout from Intel's disastrous 7nm delay news was swift. On Monday, the company announced that it was breaking up its Technology, Systems Architecture and Client Group and top exec Murthy Renduchintala was headed ou...
Raen x Topo Designs Quick Pack Grab-and-Go Bag can be worn in many ways
The Gadget Flow - 28 Jul 2020 12:59
The Raen x Topo Designs Quick Pack Grab-and-Go Bag can be worn around your waist, on your shoulder, or as a fanny pack. These versatile options allow you to wear this grab-and-go-bag in many situations. It also comes wit...
Fortnite bug reveals the layout of Aquaman's Atlantis destination
Slash Gear - 28 Jul 2020 01:22
Fortnite players have been anticipating the eventual arrival of a new Point of Interest (POI) that will be called ‘Atlantis.’ As you’d expect, Atlantis will be the home of Aquaman, the superhero featured as the mai...
OnePlus yet again teases always-on display in OxygenOS 11
Android Authority - 28 Jul 2020 23:14
One more highly requested feature could be close at hand.
Asus launches thinner, lighter, and more powerful Zenbook 13, Zenbook 14
Digital Trends - 28 Jul 2020 18:08
Now with an improved keyboard and the latest 10th-generation Intel processors
Hubble is still snapping gorgeous images despite its advanced age
BGR - 28 Jul 2020 04:12
The Hubble Space Telescope recently snapped one of the most incredible photos of Saturn ever. The image was captured on July 4th and shows Saturn, its iconic rings, and two of Saturn's many moons. Hubble is old by NASA s...
Ford gives Boston Dynamics' high-tech robot dog a job
Digital Trends - 28 Jul 2020 03:45
Boston Dynamics' advanced quadruped went on sale in June 2020 for $75,000
VOX Space president questions DoD's handling of stimulus funding for small launch industry
Space News - 28 Jul 2020 20:46
Mandy Vaughn said notifying companies of contract awards and immediately rescinding them shows "a little bit of discombobulation." SpaceNews
Local Police Are Looking to Tech Companies for 'Less Lethal' Crowd Control Devices
Gizmodo - 28 Jul 2020 02:10
Local police forces across the U.S. are turning to tech companies for "less lethal" means of subduing individuals that are even "less lethal" than what they have already been using. Instead of rubber bullets, tear gas, o...
CERN experiment reports first evidence for ultra-rare process that could lead to new physics
Phys.org - 28 Jul 2020 21:29
Scientists at CERN have reported on their first significant evidence for a process predicted by theory, paving the way for searches for evidence of new physics in particle processes that could explain dark matter and oth...