Technology News
Disney's Space Mountain is going to blast off into the feature film frontier (report)
SPACE.com - 10 Dec 2020 14:18
The theme park titan's Space Mountain joins a long list of attraction-based Hollywood film projects fueling up on the development launch pad.
Corsair's K60 RGB Pro Low Profile gaming keyboard nails the basics
Engadget - 10 Dec 2020 16:00
Even if you're not a hardcore PC player, you might be tempted to buy a gaming keyboard for its sturdy construction and mechanical keys. But the tradeoff is often much noisier typing, as well as a larger build thanks to f...
How to Get Free 'Witcher' Gear in 'Cyberpunk 2077'
Life Hacker - 10 Dec 2020 22:00
I barely made it past Cyberpunk 2077's character-creation prompts last night--the joys of having a busy evening on the release date of a major open-world title. The game looks pretty AF so far, and I'm pleased I haven't ...
SpaceX's SN8 Starship Soars and Belly-Flops, but Fails to Stick the Landing. Oh Well, Bring on the SN9!
Universe Today - 10 Dec 2020 03:49
SpaceX launched the SN8 Starship prototype early today and while it failed to stick the landing, the flight was an overall success! The post SpaceX’s SN8 Starship Soars and Belly-Flops, but Fails to Stick the Landing. ...
Superhot VR review: Virtual reality's most frustratingly enjoyable game
Pocket-lint - 10 Dec 2020 18:28
Superhot VR is a fresh take on the classic bullet time gaming mechanic. It's hard, hot and exhausting but probably the most frustratingly enjoyable
Inhaled vaccine induces fast, strong immune response in mice and non-human primates
Science Daily - 10 Dec 2020 18:21
Researchers demonstrate in a new study that a phage-based inhalation delivery system for vaccines generates potent antibody responses in mice and non-human primates, without causing lung damage. The findings suggest that...
Amazon Fire TV's new UI arrives, but most users will have to wait
Slash Gear - 10 Dec 2020 02:18
If you’re one of the many people who have been less than thrilled with the Fire TV interface, good news: Amazon is rolling out the update we were promised months ago, one that reduces the clutter and wasted space while...
'Extrapolations' climate change series coming to Apple TV+
AppleInsider - 10 Dec 2020 00:56
Apple has inked a deal to bring Scott Z. Burns' climate change anthology series "Extrapolations" to Apple TV+, according to a report on Wednesday. Burns will write, direct and executive produce the series said to include...
Shiny Pokemon GO December update brings new Pikachu, Rufflet, Frustration away!
Slash Gear - 10 Dec 2020 22:44
There’s a new Pikachu in the mix for the next Pokemon GO event, complete with his own cute little satchel. This new version of the monster is called Explorer Pikachu, and he’ll be in the game in both standard and Shi...
World Economic Forum launches how-to guide on using technology ethically
ZDNet - 10 Dec 2020 16:00
The report provides three design principles that can be integrated to promote ethical behaviour when creating, deploying, and using technology.
$20.6 billion to help women, newborns, young children and adolescents
EurekAlert! - 10 Dec 2020 07:00
(Terry Collins Assoc) A group of high-, low- and middle-income countries and foundations are pledging $20.6 billion to restore health services for women, newborns, children and adolescents crumbing due to COVID-19. Of th...
New treatment could spare early-stage rectal cancer patients life-altering side effects
EurekAlert! - 10 Dec 2020 07:00
(Cancer Research UK) A new and less invasive treatment developed by Cancer Research UK researchers is safer than standard major surgery for early-stage rectal cancer, giving patients a better quality of life with fewer l...
PCWorld's December Digital Magazine: Is the MacBook Air really faster than 98% of PC laptops?
PC World - 10 Dec 2020 02:12
Stay on top of the latest tech with PCWorld's Digital Magazine. Available as single copies or as a monthly subscription, it highlights the best content from PCWorld.com--the most important news, the key product reviews, ...
Blocking protein restores strength, endurance in old mice
Science Daily - 10 Dec 2020 21:57
A single protein is a master regulator of mouse muscle function during aging, a new study finds. Blocking this protein increased muscle strength and endurance in old animals. It may play a role in age-related muscle weak...
How Elon Musk's Historic Launch Changes the Future of Space Exploration
Discover - 10 Dec 2020 20:00
This year, SpaceX launched the first privately owned capsule carrying NASA astronauts to the space station and back. NASA, as well as private companies, also made giant leaps for space travel in 2020.
The best food gift boxes and subscriptions to send - CNET
CNET - 10 Dec 2020 19:43
There are countless food and booze gift boxes to choose from in 2020, but not all are created equal.
Zero-Click Wormable RCE Vulnerability in Cisco Jabber Gets Fixed, Again
Threatpost - 10 Dec 2020 18:09
A series of bugs, patched in September, still allow remote code execution by attackers.
Fragments of energy--not waves or particles--may be the fundamental building blocks of the universe
Phys.org - 10 Dec 2020 16:30
Matter is what makes up the universe, but what makes up matter? This question has long been tricky for those who think about it--especially for the physicists. Reflecting recent trends in physics, my colleague Jeffrey Ei...
Lunar gold rush could create conflict on the ground if we don't act now - new research
Phys.org - 10 Dec 2020 16:20
When it comes to the Moon, everyone wants the same things. Not in the sense of having shared goals, but in the sense that all players target the same strategic sites--state agencies and the private sector alike. That's b...
COVID-19 may also invade the central nervous system, cause neurological illnesses
EurekAlert! - 10 Dec 2020 07:00
(Cleveland Clinic) COVID-19 is known primarily as a respiratory disease, with symptoms that include cough, shortness of breath, and, in severe cases, acute respiratory distress syndrome and pneumonia. Now, Cleveland Clin...
Studies reveal potential weaknesses in SARS-CoV-2 infection
EurekAlert! - 10 Dec 2020 07:00
(NYU Langone Health / NYU School of Medicine) A single protein that appears necessary for the COVID-19 virus to reproduce and spread to other cells is a potential weakness that could be targeted by future therapies.
Signs of healthy aging found in ergothioneine telomere study
EurekAlert! - 10 Dec 2020 07:00
(Blue California ) Signs of healthy aging found in ergothioneine telomere in vitro study, published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements, demonstrating Blue California ErgoActive ergothioneine helped to preserve telomer...