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Driving the XC40 Recharge, Volvo's first electric crossover with native Android Auto
The Verge - 22 Dec 2020 20:25
Photo by Andrew Hawkins / The Verge Volvo's first EV is an impressive blend of Swedish ingenuity and electric performance
Sony's latest PS5 update will tell you if you're playing the PS4 version of a game
The Verge - 22 Dec 2020 17:05
Image: Tidux (Twitter) Sony's latest PlayStation 5 update seems to have fixed one of the biggest issues with cross-gen games on the console: making it clearer when players have the PlayStation 4 version of a game install...
Garmin Index S2 smart scale review: Weight and body metric data help inform your progress
ZDNet - 22 Dec 2020 16:21
Garmin's newest smart scale provides more than simply weight tracking capability. The color display on the scale can also show your BMI, body fat percentage bone mass, weather and more. It's a rather expensive WiFi scale...
The world's oldest story? Astronomers say global myths about 'seven sisters' stars may reach back 100,000 years
Phys.org - 22 Dec 2020 15:51
In the northern sky in December is a beautiful cluster of stars known as the Pleiades, or the "seven sisters." Look carefully and you will probably count six stars. So why do we say there are seven of them?
How to combat future cyberattacks following the SolarWinds breach
TechRepublic - 22 Dec 2020 16:00
How can and should governments respond to and better protect themselves from serious cyberattacks from hostile nations?
Jump into the lively world of Gardenscapes on AppGallery now
Pocket-lint - 22 Dec 2020 11:24
Gardenscapes, the popular match-3 puzzle game from Playrix, is now available on AppGallery!AppGallery users can embark on a journey alongside their trusty
5 Great Third Party Lenses For Fujifilm X Mount That Will Inspire You
The Phoblographer - 22 Dec 2020 19:00
Perhaps the biggest downer about Fujifilm cameras is that the X series system is a closed one. While Sony has opened the gates so that Sigma, Tamron, and others can create lenses without reverse engineering their AF syst...
StepZen snares $8M seed to build data integration API
TechCrunch - 22 Dec 2020 17:06
StepZen, a new startup from the crew who gave you Apigee (which was sold to Google in 2016 for $625 million) had a different vision for their latest company. They are building a single API that pulls data from disparate ...
Patrick Wardle on Hackers Leveraging 'Powerful' iOS Bugs in High-Level Attacks
Threatpost - 22 Dec 2020 16:00
Noted Apple security expert Patrick Wardle discusses how cybercriminals are stepping up their game in targeting Apple users with new techniques and cyberattacks.
Diamonds are not just for jewelry anymore
Phys.org - 22 Dec 2020 15:39
When it comes to the semiconductor industry, silicon has reigned as king in the electronics field, but it is coming to the end of its physical limits.
Image: Instruments installed on Euclid spacecraft
Phys.org - 22 Dec 2020 15:30
The optical and infrared instruments of Euclid, ESA's mission to study dark energy and dark matter, have passed the qualification and acceptance review and are now fully integrated into the spacecraft's payload module. T...
Adobe Premiere Pro, Rush, Audition Beta now on Apple M1 Silicon
Slash Gear - 22 Dec 2020 03:36
Apple’s ARM-based M1 Macs have definitely conquered the computing and tech news, at least until Cyberpunk 2077’s disastrous launch took over. The chip’s power and capabilities have definitely impressed both users a...
Robots for kids: STEM kits and more tech gifts for hackers of all ages
ZDNet - 22 Dec 2020 22:45
If you want to spark the imagination of your kids while at the same time giving them a leg up with some of the tech skills they'll need as adults, you can't go wrong by looking at these products as gifts this holiday sea...
How to Get Your Second COVID Relief Check
Life Hacker - 22 Dec 2020 21:30
Congress passed a second COVID-19 relief bill Monday, which includes one-time direct payments that total up to $600 per individual. But how soon will people receive their checks? Here's what you need to know about direct...
Masks not enough to stop COVID-19's spread without distancing, study finds
Science Daily - 22 Dec 2020 20:20
Wearing a mask may not be enough to prevent the spread of COVID-19 without social distancing. Researchers tested how different types of mask impacted the spread of droplets that carry the coronavirus when we cough or sne...
Deals: Apple Updates iTunes Movies With Sales on Holiday Classics, Recent Releases, Franchise Bundles, and More
Mac Rumors - 22 Dec 2020 19:40
Apple today updated the iTunes Movies storefront with a fresh crop of deals on movies, including the expected discounts on popular holiday classics. This includes holiday films for between $8 and $10, family-friendly mov...
Microsoft brings 'Flight Simulator' to the VR headsets people care about
Engadget - 22 Dec 2020 19:00
Microsoft Flight Simulator now supports most virtual reality headsets. If you have a headset that's SteamVR compatible or OpenXR compliant, such as an HTC Vive, Oculus or Windows Mixed Reality one, you'll be able to expl...
The New York Times launches an AR-enabled crossword on Instagram
TechCrunch - 22 Dec 2020 17:48
The New York Times is bringing its signature crosswords game into augmented reality. The media company announced this morning it’s launching a new AR-enabled game, “Shattered Crosswords,” on Instagram, where player...
Leica Q2 Monochrom Review
Photography Blog - 22 Dec 2020 17:00
The Leica Q2 Monochrom is a 35mm full-frame compact camera with a 28mm fixed focal length lens that exclusively only shoots in black and white. With a price tag of £5000 / $6000, is this a niche product that no one will...
How the Moon's Far Side Got Its Radioactive Spots
Motherboard - 22 Dec 2020 16:00
The mystery of why the near and far sides of the Moon are so different may be written in thorium, a weakly radioactive element.
The Engineer Using Science to Build a Better World After Coronavirus
Motherboard - 22 Dec 2020 16:00
Dr. Pinar Keskinocak is using her eclectic expertise and positions of leadership to fix crucial flaws in global operations, all while elevating the next generation of scientists.
Chemists describe a new form of ice
Phys.org - 22 Dec 2020 15:56
Scientists from the United States, China and Russia have described the structure and properties of a novel hydrogen clathrate hydrate that forms at room temperature and relatively low pressure. Hydrogen hydrates are a po...