Technology News
Are Gender Reveals Cursed?
The New York Times - 10 Sep 2020 22:06
Several parties, meant to mark a milestone in the journey of pregnancy, have resulted in devastation. Is it time to temper the spectacle, or embrace the celebratory spirit?
How does cannabis get you high?
Live Science - 10 Sep 2020 13:00
It apparently comes down to THC and endocannabinoid receptors in the brain.
Laurene Powell Jobs backs Biden, criticizes President Trump
AppleInsider - 10 Sep 2020 18:48
Philanthropist and businesswoman Laurene Powell Jobs has spoken out against President Donald Trump, in a pre-recorded interview prior to his attack on Twitter. Steve Jobs with Laurene Powell Jobs In an interview conducte...
Engineers create a soft wearable device that simulates the sense of touch
Slash Gear - 10 Sep 2020 14:24
Researchers from UNSW Sydney have created a soft wearable device worn like a glove that can simulate the sense of touch. The wearable device has potential for use in medical, industrial, and entertainment applications. R...
How Cooler Master saved its SK621 keyboard by doing the right thing
PC World - 10 Sep 2020 12:30
Cooler Master's SK621 keyboard is a teachable moment for high-tech hardware companies everywhere. When the company's latest wireless keyboard stumbled out of the gate, Cooler Master made a move we wish all companies woul...
PlayStation turns 25: A look back at the console's biggest moments
Digital Trends - 10 Sep 2020 00:23
The first PlayStation was released in the middle of the 1990s, and it changed the way we look at gaming forever. Here are some of the console's best moments.
Part II: Lensrentals investigates the Canon EOS R5's heat emission
DP Review - 10 Sep 2020 19:20
Image credits: Photos published with kind permission from Lensrentals. Following up on the Canon EOS R5 teardown, Lensrentals has published a follow-up piece investigating the heat emission of the Canon R5. Before diggin...
Ubisoft confirms Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake for early 2021
Slash Gear - 10 Sep 2020 22:22
Ahead of today’s Ubisoft Forward presentation, we saw some leaks that suggested the company was gearing up to announce a remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. Sure enough, when the show finally kicked off, tha...
The Winamp Skin Museum lets you relive the wonderful chaos of late-'90s computing
The Verge - 10 Sep 2020 15:10
Just a taste of the riches that await you. | Image: Winamp Skin Museum Every now and again, individuals of a certain generation (my generation) have a tendency to fall into a catatonic state whenever we remember Winamp s...
Health and Technology District partners with Halo Health's angel investor physician group
EurekAlert! - 10 Sep 2020 06:00
(Chiang Public Relations) The Health and Technology District in Surrey, B.C. is partnering with Halo Health, Canada's first angel network for healthcare, on a new collaboration to expand and support health-tech innovatio...
Dozens of AmazonBasics products could pose a safety risk, report says
Engadget - 10 Sep 2020 23:49
It might be a good idea to carefully read the reviews before you buy another AmazonBasics product. A new report from CNN says dozens of products sold by Amazon with "AmazonBasics" branding could pose a safety risk, accor...
Pain Tolerance Among Cannabis Users
Neuroscience News - 10 Sep 2020 23:30
Unlike long-term opioid use, frequent cannabis use does not increase sensitivity to pain.
California's Red Skies Aren't Just a Glimpse of Our Future--They're Past Mistakes Come to Life
Gizmodo - 10 Sep 2020 22:40
Apocalypse has arrived on the western landscape. The Bay Area is shrouded in a layer of smoke so thick, it broke everything from camera sensors to weather models.
Gut microbiome data may be helpful in routine screening of cardiovascular disease
Science Daily - 10 Sep 2020 21:03
Previous studies have found the human gut microbiome, bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract, is associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD). This study used machine learning to analyze data from nearly 1,000 stool samp...
FABP4: Preschool-aged biomarker discovered for autism spectrum disorder
Science Daily - 10 Sep 2020 21:02
Researchers have discovered a biomarker that can detect autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in preschool-aged children. The new study found that levels of the protein FABP4 were much lower in four- to six-year-old children wi...
The 2nd-gen Moto Razr 5G, Surface Duo reviews drop, plus more tech news today
Android Authority - 10 Sep 2020 15:20
Motorola has put a bunch of fixes and tweaks to the Moto Razer 5G, and there's $100 off. Plus all the tech news today!
LG SN11RG review: Fully immersive soundbar delivers supreme results
Pocket-lint - 10 Sep 2020 11:00
This fully-immersive system is an impressive all-in-one home cinema that combines a soundbar with a wireless subwoofer and rear speakers. There's
Names like Tesla's 'Autopilot' are dangerously misleading, study shows
Mashable - 10 Sep 2020 06:01AI Ruined Chess. Now, It's Making the Game Beautiful Again
Wired - 10 Sep 2020 04:08
A former world champion teams up with the makers of AlphaZero to test variants on the age-old game that can jolt players into creative patterns.
Hackers out of Russia, China, Iran are targeting US election, Microsoft finds - CNET
CNET - 10 Sep 2020 23:55
Cyberattacks have evolved since 2016 and are aiming at the campaigns of both Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
Lego unveils epic Mos Eisley Cantina set from 'Star Wars'
SPACE.com - 10 Sep 2020 23:01
The seedy Mos Eisley Cantina is home to some of the most iconic moments in the first "Star Wars" film, and soon you'll be able to recreate them on your own in Lego form.
How to manage app permissions in Android 11
TechRepublic - 10 Sep 2020 21:25
With your Android device upgraded to version 11, you'll want to get control of app permissions. Jack Wallen shows you how.