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WHO warns Ebola cases are growing rapidly in latest DRC outbreak
Slash Gear - 22 Aug 2020 15:00
Earlier this summer, public health officials warned that new cases of Ebola had appeared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, indicating that another outbreak was underway. Only around five weeks later, the number of...
Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G features revealed in new spec dump
Pocket-lint - 22 Aug 2020 01:57Bill Gates says the coronavirus could kill millions of people who aren't even infected
BGR - 22 Aug 2020 16:02
As work on a COVID-19 vaccine continues, Bill Gates believes the coronavirus could indirectly be responsible for millions of more deaths in the near future. Due to lockdowns and healthcare systems operating at close to f...
Verizon offers Indy 500 fans an AR-enhanced peek at the 2020 race - Roadshow
CNET - 22 Aug 2020 21:42
With no fans in the stands, the company is using its 5G service to offer an interactive, socially distanced way to enjoy the race weekend.
Is There a Link Between Pain and Depression?
Neuroscience News - 22 Aug 2020 19:25
Researchers explore the close relationship between depression and pain. For some people, unexplained symptoms of pain, such as back or headaches, could be an early indicator of depression before mood changes occur.
WeChat users file lawsuit against Trump's unclear order to ban app in U.S.
Digital Trends - 22 Aug 2020 15:32
The suit claims the executive order is unconstitutional
BlackBerry is back and I'm both optimistic and cautious
Android Central - 22 Aug 2020 15:00
Can a new company fix what went wrong the last time BlackBerry was "back"? If you're a regular reader of Android Central or happen to catch one of my Twitter posts, you might know I'm a big BlackBerry fan. The "new" Blac...
A Standing Desk Changed My Life--It Can Save Yours Too
Wired - 22 Aug 2020 13:00
These motor-powered desks aren't all hype. They actually do make you feel better--physically and mentally.
Lower-cost Apple Watch SE is just around the corner - what we know
Slash Gear - 22 Aug 2020 12:02
Apple Watch is by far the finest smartwatches on the block. With all sorts of health features and a design to vouch for, it is pretty much a deal. Currently, only Apple Watch Series 5 and Apple Watch Series 3 are availab...
LG made a transparent OLED display for subway windows in China
Pocket-lint - 22 Aug 2020 05:56
LG has developed transparent OLED displays for subways, and they're launching first in Beijing and Shenzhen.The company's 55-inch displays can show schedules,
University of Utah Pays in Cyber-Extortion Scheme
Dark Reading - 22 Aug 2020 05:45
Though a ransomware attempt was thwarted, the university paid to prevent the release of student PII.
What to Stream: "Alexandria: Again and Forever," a Masterpiece Hiding on Netflix
The New Yorker - 22 Aug 2020 02:42
Richard Brody reviews Youssef Chahine's "Alexandria: Again and Forever," an Egyptian movie about a film director and his intimate relationship with one of his actors.
Someone is registering election look-alike websites, FBI officials warn
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COMPUTING IBM Doubles Its Quantum Computer Performance Stephen Shankland | CNET “There’s now a race afoot to make the fastest quantum computer. What makes the quantum computing competition different from most in the ...
Could there once have been two stars in our solar system?
Digital Trends - 22 Aug 2020 15:59
A binary companion star could help explain the mystery of Planet Nine
Original Content podcast: On Netflix's 'Selling Sunset', everyone's a villain
TechCrunch - 22 Aug 2020 15:29
“Selling Sunset” is the kind reality TV show that doesn’t bother with things like sympathetic or relatable characters. The Netflix series recently released its third season -- which, like the seasons before it, fol...
Facebook Finally Cracks Down on QAnon
Wired - 22 Aug 2020 15:00
Plus: A top-secret iPod, Carnival ransomware, and more of the week's top security news.
Apple takes Prepear logo trademark fight to Canada
AppleInsider - 22 Aug 2020 14:55
Apple is continuing its efforts to force meal planner app Prepear to change its logo by expanding the fight beyond the United States, with the iPhone maker now going after the company's trademark filing in Canada. In ear...
Google 3D Animals: How to put a tiger in your bedroom
Android Authority - 22 Aug 2020 14:00
Google is embracing the practical side of AR and letting you run the zoo.
California wildfires threaten historic Lick Observatory
SPACE.com - 22 Aug 2020 13:35
Deadly wildfires burning in northern California are endangering the state's historic 133-year-old Lick Observatory.
First ever double hurricane could hit the Gulf of Mexico
SPACE.com - 22 Aug 2020 13:32
There's no record of two hurricanes being in the Gulf of Mexico at the same time. Next week, that could change.
Love Retro Gaming? Woot's Video Game Blowout Can Help You Fill Holes in Your Collection
Gizmodo - 22 Aug 2020 13:25
Video Game Blowout | Woot!