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Arecibo isn't the first radio telescope to unexpectedly fail. Here's what we can learn from Green Bank's collapse.
SPACE.com - 23 Nov 2020 14:21
George Seielstad knows what it's like to have a massive telescope fall apart on your watch.
Slideshow: Winners and finalists of the 2020 Ocean Photographer of the Year awards
DP Review - 23 Nov 2020 15:57
Winners and finalists of the 2020 Ocean Photographer of the Year awards Oceanographic Magazine announced the winners and finalists for its annual Ocean Photographer of the Year awards. Over 3,000 images were submitted to...
OnePlus 9 Pro renders show the return of curves
Slash Gear - 23 Nov 2020 02:59
OnePlus has been playing around with its designs lately, not sticking to one to last more than a generation. The company was initially slow to jump on fads but now it seems to be picking and choosing some of the styles i...
Google built an 'Infinite Bad Guy' generator using 15,000 YouTube covers
Engadget - 23 Nov 2020 17:00
Search for 'Bad Guy' on YouTube and you'll find thousands of covers alongside Billie Eilish's official music video. To celebrate the track, which has now passed one billion views, and the community of covers that's grown...
Digital maturity helps nonprofits thrive despite the pandemic
ZDNet - 23 Nov 2020 16:42
Nonprofits with higher digital maturity performed significantly better when it came to innovating to better serve their clients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Subdomain of Official Joe Biden Campaign Website Defaced by Turkish Hacker
SecurityWeek - 23 Nov 2020 14:08
A subdomain of the official Joe Biden campaign website was defaced last week by what appears to be a Turkish hacktivist.
This free Echo Buds update makes Alexa your workout buddy
Slash Gear - 23 Nov 2020 23:03
Amazon today is starting to roll out a new update for Echo Buds that will allow users to have Alexa track their workouts. While those who are serious about fitness may want to stick to dedicated fitness trackers, it seem...
Apple's M1 MacBook Air: One Week In, It's the Little Things
The Mac Observer - 23 Nov 2020 21:02
I was fortunate enough to receive my built-to-order M1 MacBook Air (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 8-core GPU) last Tuesday, and I’ve had a week to truly experience it. We’ve all read the early reviews (Snell, Gruber, and Bohn...
Earth had a minimoon for nearly three years before it drifted away
New Scientist - 23 Nov 2020 02:01
Astronomers spotted a minimoon orbiting Earth in February and have confirmed it was there for nearly three years before drifting away. We should be able to find many more like it in the future
Apple unloads seven more 'Doug Unplugs' trailers
AppleInsider - 23 Nov 2020 14:05
Apple has released seven trailers for "Doug Unplugs," with each showing the kind of learning experiences younger viewers can enjoy in the Apple TV+ animation. Published on Sunday, the seven trailers on the Apple TV YouTu...
Google's Project Guideline allows a blind man to run alone
Slash Gear - 23 Nov 2020 13:01
Thomas Panek was born with vision, but his sight began to fade until he was declared legally blind in his younger years. He’s an avid runner and has run with human guides and often runs with his guide dog. Panek said t...
Flight tests to show B61-12 will work on Air Force's newest fighter jet
Phys.org - 23 Nov 2020 20:20
A mock B61-12's strike in the dusty Nevada desert successfully completed the first in a series of flight tests with the U.S. Air Force's newest fighter jet, demonstrating the bomb's first release from an internal bomb ba...
Snapchat challenges TikTok with curated video feed
Phys.org - 23 Nov 2020 16:20
Snapchat on Monday unveiled a new curated short-form video feed in a stepped up challenge to social media rivals like TikTok.
Snoop Alert: Twitter Bug Lets People See Fleets Past Their Expiration Dates
Gizmodo - 23 Nov 2020 03:37
It looks like Twitter just can't catch a fleeting break. Days after the company unveiled Fleets, its new Instagram Stories-like posts that are theoretically supposed to disappear after 24 hours, a bug has basically made ...
Sonos Discounting Speakers, Sound Bars, and More for Black Friday (Up to $200 Off)
Mac Rumors - 23 Nov 2020 16:05
Sonos recently began its Black Friday sale, with new discounts on its speakers, sound bars, and more. These sales take up to $200 off Sonos' products, and also include a few combo sets if you're looking to set up a home ...
PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch review: Too pricey
Android Authority - 23 Nov 2020 16:00
Is the PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch comparable to the Switch Pro Controller?
How to watch 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' free on Apple TV+ and PBS
AppleInsider - 23 Nov 2020 15:51
Although the famous Charlie Brown special will no longer air on ABC this Thanksgiving, it will be available on Apple TV+, and it's coming to PBS too. "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" It's been a fixture of the season since...
Fujifilm X-S10 Review
Photography Blog - 23 Nov 2020 15:30
The Fujifilm X-S10 mirrorless camera aims to bring the renowned X-series image quality and colour science to a wider audience by being smaller, easier to use and cheaper than the company's flagship cameras. Does it strik...
How to upgrade PS4 games on your PS5 for free - CNET
CNET - 23 Nov 2020 12:43
You can upgrade Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Mortal Kombat 11 and other games to next-gen versions.
Skiskates 2 short skis are so small they can fit in your backpack
The Gadget Flow - 23 Nov 2020 09:59
You can practically keep a pair of skis in your back pocket when you have a set of the Skiskates 2 short skis. These incredibly short ski skates are so small that you can actually put them in your backpack...
The best Instant Pot for most of us is down to $50 for Black Friday
Engadget - 23 Nov 2020 23:35
The Instant Pot is one of the most popular kitchen appliances of the past few years, and the 6-quart Duo has often been the most recommended model. But since the more recent Instant Pot Duo Nova is essentially an updated...
GM pulls out of Trump administration's fuel emissions lawsuit in California
Engadget - 23 Nov 2020 23:20
General Motors won't support the Trump administration's attempts to strip California of the right to set its own fuel emissions standard. In a letter obtained by The New York Times to some of the country's largest enviro...