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PayPal cuts ties with domain registrar Epik over digital currency
The Verge - 25 Oct 2020 17:30
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge PayPal has terminated the account of domain registrar and web hosting company Epik for violating its "risk controls," prompting angry letters and blog posts from Epik alleging cons...
Best charcoal grills in 2020: Weber, Char-Griller, Napoleon and more - CNET
CNET - 25 Oct 2020 14:00
We fired up the most popular charcoal grills to find out which one is king of the coals.
The FDA just approved the first coronavirus drug - but this new medicine might be even better
BGR - 25 Oct 2020 20:57
Researchers tested a cancer drug called plitidepsin as a coronavirus therapy and discovered it can block the virus's ability to replicate. The use of plitidepsin reduced viral loads after just seven days and improved blo...
Smoke Exposure or Covid-19? Colorado Governor Says Wildfires Could Mask the Spread of the Virus
Gizmodo - 25 Oct 2020 03:47
Asking whether you could be suffering from smoke exposure or covid-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, sounds like a horrible joke. However, it is an unfortunate reality in Colorado and other states that are...
Scientists Discover the First Room-Temperature Superconductor
Wired - 25 Oct 2020 14:00
Physicists finally achieved the long-sought goal, but there's a catch: Their compound requires crushing pressures to keep from falling apart.
LG V70: What we want to see from LG's next flagship phone
Android Authority - 25 Oct 2020 19:00
From the cameras to the Dual Screen case, here's what we want to see from the next LG V series phone.
Lee Kun-Hee, Samsung Electronics chairman, dies at 78
USA Today - 25 Oct 2020 05:01
Lee Kun-hee, the ailing Samsung Electronics chairman who transformed the small TV maker into a global giant of consumer electronics, has died.
Meet the zeptosecond, the shortest unit of time ever measured
SPACE.com - 25 Oct 2020 13:58
Scientists have measured the shortest unit of time ever, the time it takes for a particle of light to cross a hydrogen molecule.
The Kremlin responds to Aeroflot smuggling arrests in the Apple Crime Blotter
AppleInsider - 25 Oct 2020 14:05
The strange story of Hunter Biden's MacBook, an iPhone stolen from an Erie Canal lock, sentencing for an iPhone-stealing postal worker, and more from the Apple Crime Blotter. The latest in an occasional series, looking a...
Google Pixel 5's wimpy camera is driving me to the iPhone 12 - CNET
CNET - 25 Oct 2020 11:00About 3% of Starlinks Have Failed So Far
Universe Today - 25 Oct 2020 02:40
A new analysis indicates that 3% of Starlink satellites have failed since they were launched to orbit, which could mean an increased risk of collisions down the road. The post About 3% of Starlinks Have Failed So Far app...
Facebook is banning some Oculus players who use more than one headset
Android Central - 25 Oct 2020 00:50
Another Facebook policy looks to be punishing loyal users. What you need to know Oculus Support says that users who use their Facebook account on more than one Oculus device are violating Facebook Terms of Service (ToS)....
Impossible Foods Wants to Make Milk That's Creamy, Tasty, and Totally Cow-Free
Singularity Hub - 25 Oct 2020 16:00
Animal-free foods seem to be steadily growing in popularity. Whether for health reasons or as part of a commitment to the environment, more people are opting to go vegetarian or at least to be mindful about where the mea...
NASA astronaut Kate Rubins has cast her ballot from space
Fox News - 25 Oct 2020 13:39
NASA astronaut Kate Rubins, the only American not on the planet, has cast her vote from space.
ESA/JAXA BepiColombo snaps new images of Venus during a close approach
Slash Gear - 25 Oct 2020 16:29
A joint mission conducted by the ESA and the Japanese space agency JAXA called BepiColombo recently made a close approach to Venus. The close approach happened on October 15, and the main sequence of 64 images was captur...
Download These Creepy Zoom Backgrounds to Scare Your Colleagues
Life Hacker - 25 Oct 2020 16:00
Halloween is going to look a little different this year, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have kids, you've probably already put a decent amount of thought into how to be able to give them some type of Halloween e...
Physicists 3D Print a Boat That Could Sail Down a Human Hair
Gizmodo - 25 Oct 2020 16:00
Researchers at Leiden University have 3D printed the smallest boat in the world: a 30-micrometer copy of Benchy the tug boat, a well-known 3D printer test object. This boat is so small, it could float down the interior o...
Snapdragon chips are going to make Chromebooks even better
Android Central - 25 Oct 2020 15:38
Better battery life and connectivity options are exactly what Chromebooks need. Acer has finally unveiled the first Snapdragon-powered Chromebook with the upcoming Spin 513 series. It's kind of exciting if you're a fan o...
A secret hidden in our DNA could help cure cancer
BGR - 25 Oct 2020 15:02
Researchers discovered that a delicate dance between two proteins in our cells helps them replicate safely without dying. By altering this process, the scientists say we could potentially attack cancer cells and prevent ...
SpaceX successfully launches 60 new Starlink satellites
Slash Gear - 25 Oct 2020 15:02
SpaceX continues on its trail to build up its orbiting Starlink satellite network with the launch on Saturday that placed 60 additional satellites into orbit. With that launch, the size of the Starlink constellation is n...
5 ways families can enjoy astronomy during the pandemic
SPACE.com - 25 Oct 2020 14:04
The night sky is, and always has been, safe and free.
I Didn't Want to Love Zooming on My Facebook Portal--but I Do
Wired - 25 Oct 2020 13:00
Stop trying to duct-tape a ring light to your laptop, and get yourself a dedicated videophone.