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Dell Alienware Aurora R11 gaming desktop has NVIDIA RTX 3080 & RTX 3090 graphics cards
The Gadget Flow - 18 Oct 2020 09:00
Ready for an incredible gaming experience? The Dell Alienware Aurora R11 gaming desktop is what you’re going to want to make it happen. Designed with NVIDIA RTX 3080 and RTX 3090 graphics cards, this gaming desktop com...
Regretting That Tesla You Just Bought? Well, You Might Be Stuck With It Now
Gizmodo - 18 Oct 2020 01:28
For years, Tesla, as well as its eccentric founder and CEO Elon Musk, proudly proclaimed to recent customers that if they were unhappy with the vehicle they had just purchased, they could simply return it. The catch? Har...
Was Jesus a magician?
Live Science - 18 Oct 2020 15:30
Jesus' ability to defeat death, heal people and produce food and drink elevated him above Roman gods in the eyes of many people. A wand would have enhanced that image.
Moment iPhone 12 Thin Case offers Qi wireless charging compatibility
The Gadget Flow - 18 Oct 2020 08:59
The Moment iPhone Thin 12 Case features Qi wireless charging compatibility, so you don’t need to remove the cover when the battery drains. This iPhone 12 Thin Case is an eco-friendly solution to filling landfills. In f...
iPhone 12 Cases Buyer's Guide
Mac Rumors - 18 Oct 2020 03:34
Apple announced the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro this week, and pre-orders opened on Friday, October 16, with shipping dates due to begin on Friday, October 23. The launch of a new iPhone is always a mad dash wit...
Twitter Removes Tweet from Trump Covid-19 Advisor Who Is Somehow Still Guzzling Anti-Mask Juice
Gizmodo - 18 Oct 2020 22:00
Twitter has struck down yet another post from the Trump team for violating its policies on misinformation because, yes, these idiots are still peddling their drivel about how face masks don't work. Yes, even after Presid...
David Ajala Tells All About Star Trek: Discovery's Most Important Cast Member: Grudge the Cat
Gizmodo - 18 Oct 2020 20:45
Look, tell me whatever you want about wonder, or hope, or utopian scifi and its various merits. I don't care. I'm here for the cat.
When Did We Become Fully Human? What Fossils and DNA Tell Us About the Evolution of Modern Intelligence
Singularity Hub - 18 Oct 2020 19:00
When did something like us first appear on the planet? It turns out there's remarkably little agreement on this question. Fossils and DNA suggest people looking like us, anatomically modern Homo sapiens, evolved around 3...
You Can't Resist the Force of This Cute Six Pin Set of The Child Exclusively at Amazon, Now $22
Gizmodo - 18 Oct 2020 17:35
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Elon Musk says SpaceX's 1st Starship trip to Mars could fly in 4 years
Live Science - 18 Oct 2020 15:36
SpaceX is on track to launch its first Mars mission in as little as four years from now, SpaceX's founder and CEO Elon Musk said Friday (Oct. 16) at the International Mars Society Convention.
China's revamped law bans online services that 'induce addiction' in kids
Engadget - 18 Oct 2020 20:13
China is implementing stricture measures in its bid to keep kids away from addictive digital content. The state-backed news agency Xinhua reported (via Reuters) that China has voted for revamped law that will ban interne...
These are the 5 best Android alternatives to the iPhone 12 series
Android Authority - 18 Oct 2020 18:00
From Samsung to Google and more, these phones are great alternatives to the iPhone 12 series.
Orionid meteor shower peaks next week
Slash Gear - 18 Oct 2020 17:02
Skywatchers have something to look forward to next week as one of the strongest meteor showers of fall is set to reach its peak on Tuesday night. The annual Orionid meteor shower will peak Tuesday night and into the earl...
Google Assistant Driving Mode appears to be coming to Android at last
The Verge - 18 Oct 2020 15:44
Image: Google The Google Assistant Driving mode that the company first announced in 2019 has started appearing on some Android devices, XDA-Developers reported. The UI looks somewhat different from what Google showed at ...
The Orionid meteor shower peaks this week! Here's what to expect.
SPACE.com - 18 Oct 2020 15:41
It's an excellent year to view the Orionids, which peak before dawn on Wednesday (Oct. 21).
Hey Google, here's 5 ways for the Nest Hub Max 2 to beat the Echo Show 10
Android Central - 18 Oct 2020 15:00
With a name like Max, it has to do better. You may have missed Amazon's announcement of the new Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) a few weeks ago in the madness that is Tech-tober, itself coming amidst the craziness that is 2020. W...
Peloton Bike+ Review: Rationalizing a $2,495 Exercise Bike
Wall Street Journal - 18 Oct 2020 15:00
Peloton's latest model ups the already high price for a stationary bike, but offers additional features to make it more competitive with the local gym.
Google Assistant Driving Mode appears for some users and it looks different
Slash Gear - 18 Oct 2020 14:54
During its I/O 2019 event last year, Google introduced a new Google Assistant feature called Driving Mode, which, as its name suggests, is a special interface specifically designed for users who are driving. Whereas Andr...
Astronaut requirements changing rapidly with private spaceflyers, long-duration missions
SPACE.com - 18 Oct 2020 14:43
Being an astronaut of the 2020s will be completely different than it was for any astronaut that came before, a panel of spaceflyers told the International Astronautical Congress on Oct. 14.
Google Pixel 5's wimpy camera is driving me to the iPhone 12 - CNET
CNET - 18 Oct 2020 14:00Computer Scientists Break the 'Traveling Salesperson' Record
Wired - 18 Oct 2020 14:00
Finally, there's a better way to find approximate solutions to the notorious optimization problem, often used to test the limits of efficient computation.
Study finds sitting isn't entirely bad for your brain, but there's a catch
Slash Gear - 18 Oct 2020 13:15
Many studies have linked a sedentary lifestyle with an increased risk of developing chronic diseases, including severe conditions like heart disease and cancer. A new study has found that sitting isn’t entirely bad for...