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Hands-On Video Compares Unreleased Samsung Galaxy S21+ With iPhone 12 Pro
Mac Rumors - 13 Dec 2020 15:42
Samsung's Galaxy S21 smartphone lineup is set to be released in 2021, and a new video shared on YouTube compares an alleged Samsung Galaxy S21+ with an iPhone 12 Pro. The back of the iPhone 12 Pro features precision-mill...
Three companies win NASA small launch contracts
Space News - 13 Dec 2020 03:24
Three small launch vehicle developers won a combined $16.7 million in NASA contracts as part of an effort to support the development of new launch vehicles. SpaceNews
Virgin Galactic Aborts New Mexico Launch Because of Rocket Motor Issues
Gizmodo - 13 Dec 2020 01:37
Nearly two years after its last flight, Virgin Galactic--the space tourism venture founded by Richard Branson, another billionaire who loves space--aborted the scheduled test launch of its SpaceShipTwo commercial aircraf...
A CEO declared working from home was the future. The resistance was aggressive
ZDNet - 13 Dec 2020 15:30
Not everyone looks forward to working from home in some idyllic location, far away from the city crowds.
Apple CFO Luca Maestri and Jony Ive Reportedly Candidates for Ferrari CEO Position
Mac Rumors - 13 Dec 2020 05:27
Apple Chief Financial Officer Luca Maestri and former Chief Design Officer Jony Ive are reportedly candidates to be Ferrari's next CEO, reports Reuters, citing Italian media. Former Ferrari CEO Louis Camilleri departed t...
Tesla temporarily halts production on Models S and X, through early 2021
Mashable - 13 Dec 2020 00:29Grab Anker's Soundcore Liberty Air X true wireless earbuds down to just $50
Android Central - 13 Dec 2020 15:13
Time to upgrade your audio! Best Buy has a new set of sales for its deals of the day. You can get the Anker Soundcore Liberty Air X true wireless earbuds on sale for $49.99 as one of those temporary price drops. These ea...
The largest solar telescope on Earth snaps the most detailed image of a sunspot we've ever seen
SPACE.com - 13 Dec 2020 15:06
Scientists recently released the most striking and detailed image of a sunspot we've ever seen.
Super Slow Computer Programs Reveal Math's Fundamental Limits
Wired - 13 Dec 2020 15:00
The goal of the "busy beaver" game is to find the longest-running computer program. Its pursuit has surprising connections to profound questions in math.
Want to Zoom with Santa Clause during the COVID-19 pandemic? Get ready to open your wallet
USA Today - 13 Dec 2020 14:01
Video options abound for parents who don't want their kids to miss out on Santa visits during COVID. They will cost youg anywhere between $10 to $750.
AI Algorithms Are Slimming Down to Fit in Your Fridge
Wired - 13 Dec 2020 14:00
Artificial intelligence programs typically are power guzzlers. New research shows how to generate computer vision from a simple, low-power chip.
Ditch Your Data-Hungry Apps for These Privacy-Focused Swaps
Wired - 13 Dec 2020 14:00
From messaging to maps, many popular apps slurp up your data to sell you ads. There's a better way.
Artifox Walnut Table features cable management beneath the surface
The Gadget Flow - 13 Dec 2020 09:59
Gone are the days when home furniture had to just look good; now it should be functional, too. The Artifox Walnut Table is great for single or multi person use, and it’s a great addition to your home office. It..
SMART researchers engineer a plant-based sensor to monitor arsenic levels in soil
MIT - 13 Dec 2020 07:00
Nanoscale devices integrated into the leaves of living plants can detect the toxic heavy metal in real time.
Virgin Galactic aborts first powered-flight attempt from Spaceport America - CNET
CNET - 13 Dec 2020 06:33
Richard Branson will just have to keep waiting for his first microgravity day trip.
Brighten Up Your Pandemic Life With One of Google Search's 50 New AR Animals
Gizmodo - 13 Dec 2020 05:07
Ever since I was young, I've always been a cat fan (although dogs are lovely, too). Nonetheless, my current landlord doesn't allow me to have a cat, so I just settle for following cute ones on Instagram. Considering that...
Solar eclipse 2020: A history of eclipses and bizarre responses to them - CNET
CNET - 13 Dec 2020 03:36
From believing in sun-swallowing monsters to screaming in terror, people have responded to the brief disappearance of the sun in strange ways for millennia.
Disney Will Stop Photoshopping Face Masks Onto Maskless Guests On Rides
Gizmodo - 13 Dec 2020 02:05
Disney World will reportedly stop "enhancing" on-ride photos by pasting digital face masks onto maskless park guests. And no, you aren't reading the Onion. It's 2020, baby, where reality is so much of a joke at this poin...
LG finally begins Android 11 beta testing, but don't get too excited
Android Central - 13 Dec 2020 01:26
Now begin's LG's slow trudge towards Android 11. What you need to know LG has started its public beta testing Android 11 for the LG Velvet. The beta is only available in South Korea at the moment. LG is not known to push...
Human Capital: Dr. Timnit Gebru says Google's memo was 'dehumanizing'
TechCrunch - 13 Dec 2020 01:00
Welcome back to Human Capital, where I break down the latest in diversity, equity and inclusion, and labor in tech. This week, Twitter dropped its latest diversity report and Tesla released its first one ever. Meanwhile,...
SpaceShipTwo's First Powered Test Flight Since Move to New Mexico Fizzles Out
Universe Today - 13 Dec 2020 00:49
Virgin Galactic lit up SpaceShipTwo’s rocket motor for the first time in the skies over New Mexico today, but only for an instant before the engine shut down and the plane glided back to a safe landing at Spaceport Ame...
Increased Social Media Use Linked to Developing Depression
Neuroscience News - 13 Dec 2020 00:43
Young adults who spend 300 or more minutes on social media a day are 2.8 times more likely to develop depression within six months than those who use social media for 120 minutes or less.