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Anti-Diarrhea Drug Drives Cancer Cells to Cell Death
Neuroscience News - 24 Dec 2020 01:04
Loperamide, an anti-diarrhea medication, induces autophagy in glioblastoma brain cancer cells.
Square may snatch up TIDAL in an unexpected acquisition
Slash Gear - 24 Dec 2020 17:16
While there’s no denying that TIDAL has taken a rather unique approach to music streaming, it’s also clear that the service hasn’t pulled a significant amount of market share away from the giants of the space – s...
Zoom eyes email and calendar app to take on Google and Microsoft, says report
ZDNet - 24 Dec 2020 12:35
Zoom could soon launch a web-based email service to compete with Outlook and Gmail.
Jack Ma: tycoon who soared on China's tech dreams grounded by regulators
Phys.org - 24 Dec 2020 10:47
Jack Ma, the ebullient and unconventional billionaire founder of tech giant Alibaba and the totem of China's entrepreneurial brilliance, now finds himself up against a Communist leadership seemingly intent on hacking bac...
Google wanted AI researchers to 'strike a positive tone' on the company
Android Central - 24 Dec 2020 03:41
That's not how ethics works, Google. What you need to know Google began intervening in research papers by asking researchers to "strike a positive tone" when referring to the company's work. Former Ethical AI head, Timni...
No, You Don't Need a New TV for the PS5 and Xbox Series X
Wired - 24 Dec 2020 16:00
This round of next-gen gaming consoles comes with features that make the most of 4K and HDR. But you'll still get some benefits without shelling out.
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 to come with QLED screen, lower price tag
Slash Gear - 24 Dec 2020 05:59
Chromebooks, just like their Windows laptop counterparts, come in all sizes and prices. Google’s Chrome OS platform, however, has traditionally been pushed to more “economical” devices aimed at academic institution...
Zoom reportedly planning to offer email, calendar services
Slash Gear - 24 Dec 2020 05:21
Zoom has easily become one of the biggest buzzwords this year thanks to the surge in video conferencing use. But while future work might always include some aspect of online collaboration, Zoom might become yesterday’s...
The parallel universe where coronavirus doesn't exist derailed our pandemic response - CNET
CNET - 24 Dec 2020 03:19
Commentary: In 2020, misinformation and conspiracy were just as difficult to defeat as the coronavirus itself.
Diversity and Severity of Autism Symptoms Linked to Mutation Locations
Neuroscience News - 24 Dec 2020 01:27
The severity of autism symptoms depends on which specific functional unit within a gene is the target of the mutation.
The Haunting of Bly Manor season 3: Mike Flanagan addresses Netflix show's future - CNET
CNET - 24 Dec 2020 00:59
Showrunner Mike Flanagan weighs in on whether there'll be further chapters of the Netflix horror anthology.
Apple Reportedly Booting Thousands of Video Games From Its China App Store
Gizmodo - 24 Dec 2020 00:45
Apple is getting ready to remove thousands more video games from its App Store in China due to pressure from the Chinese government, reports the Wall Street Journal. The company had previously warned Chinese video game d...
AI-Designed Serotonin Sensor May Help Scientists Study Sleep and Mental Health
Neuroscience News - 24 Dec 2020 00:37
Artificial intelligence technology redesigned a bacterial protein that helps researchers track serotonin in the brain in real time.
HBO Max will add DC Universe shows and other hits next month
Slash Gear - 24 Dec 2020 00:02
Back in August, DC Comics’ chief creative officer Jim Lee revealed that DC Universe, the company’s subscription service, would be transformed into a comics-only platform. The DC Universe shows currently available to ...
Microsoft Flight Simulator's new VR mode haunts my dreams
Engadget - 24 Dec 2020 22:02
I've made peace with the fact that I'll never be anything more than a casual Microsoft Flight Simulator player. I'm not a hardcore "simmer," as devoted fans of the series call themselves. I've played the game off and on ...
PSA: Update that Xbox Series X, PS5, or Nintendo Switch before you gift it on Christmas
Slash Gear - 24 Dec 2020 21:00
Christmas Day is tomorrow, and we’re guessing that more than a few kids (and adults) will have a new gaming console of some sort under the tree. Regardless of if you’re gifting a last-gen console like a PS4 or Xbox O...
Learn the Google Suite inside out with 35 hours of training for just $40
Android Central - 24 Dec 2020 20:12
Source: StackCommerce Whether it's analyzing web traffic or handling incoming emails, many businesses rely on Google apps. The Complete Google Master Class Bundle is designed to help you learn the tools inside out with 3...
A Hands-On Preview of the Pentax K-3 Mark III
PetaPixel - 24 Dec 2020 20:00Amazon Gift Card Scam Delivers Dridex This Holiday Season
Dark Reading - 24 Dec 2020 19:40
Dridex operators launch a social engineering scam that promises victims a $100 gift card but delivers a banking Trojan.
Sustainable biodiesel from neem tree trans-esterification
Phys.org - 24 Dec 2020 16:50
The neem tree, Azadirachta indica, also known as the Indian Lilac, is well known for its oil extracted from its seed and fruit. It has been used in traditional medicine but has also been investigated for the pest control...
US hits COVID-19 milestone but experts fear holiday travel surge
Slash Gear - 24 Dec 2020 16:43
More than 1 million people in the US have received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, the CDC has confirmed, though there are rising concerns that surging cases across the country will still outpace treatment. As of Dec...
Beyond exits: Entrepreneurs look back on forming and selling space startups
Space News - 24 Dec 2020 16:34
In recent commercial space acquisitions, founders largely have remained with the businesses they established or moved on to form new space companies. Two exceptions are Roccor co-founder Doug Campbell and Scott Larson, w...