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Cave Painting of Pigs Might Be the Oldest Known Artwork of Animals
Gizmodo - 13 Jan 2021 21:00
A pig painting inside an Indonesian cave has been dated to 43,900 years old, making it among the oldest--if not the oldest--known figurative art piece in the archaeological record.
MSI's new Creator 15 comes with RTX 3000 graphics
The Verge - 13 Jan 2021 18:00
This is the touchscreen model of the MSI Creator 15. | MSI MSI has introduced its 2021 Creator 15, a portable laptop designed for creative work. It includes Nvidia's brand-new RTX 3000 mobile graphics cards. The new Crea...
How to level up your weapons fast in Call of Duty: Warzone
Digital Trends - 13 Jan 2021 03:22
Weapon customization is at the heart of Call of Duty: Warzone, and in this guide, we'll walk you through how to level up your guns as quickly as possible.
New Intel Processors from CES 2021 offer 23% faster productivity and 78% better graphics
The Gadget Flow - 13 Jan 2021 19:25
At CES 2021, Intel announced that they’ll be released processors designed for four platforms: business, education, mobile, and gaming, allowing each sector to perform at its best. Related: Check out more CES 2021 annou...
Don't Buy Loud Toys for Someone Else's Kid
Life Hacker - 13 Jan 2021 16:30
Many years ago, before I was a parent, I became an aunt. And this first niece of mine, around age two, loved a show called Yo Gabba Gabba! that was devoted to music and dancing. Me, being the incredible, fun aunt that I ...
CDC mandating negative COVID-19 test for air passengers entering the US
Slash Gear - 13 Jan 2021 05:14
It was really wishful thinking that 2021 would magically be better when it came to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the availability of vaccines definitely gives some hope, new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus threaten...
AMD CEO says Apple's M1 chip is opportunity to innovate, underscores ongoing graphics partnership
AppleInsider - 13 Jan 2021 04:46
AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su sat down with journalists in a Q&A session following a keynote address at CES 2021 on Tuesday, fielding a variety of questions including a request to comment on Apple's first foray into the desktop pr...
HTC is still making phones?
Engadget - 13 Jan 2021 22:50
One day before Samsung's big Unpacked event, HTC has announced a new phone, the Desire 21 Pro 5G. Yes, the company that was once a powerhouse in the Android space is still alive and kicking, and releasing new devices no ...
Upcoming BBC Green Planet series featuring Attenborough will also have an AR app
Pocket-lint - 13 Jan 2021 13:54
The BBC's upcoming series The Green Planet will have an associated AR app co-developed by Kew Gardens and EE. The series - now slated for 2022 - is produced
Next high-flying SpaceX Starship test could blast off as soon as Wednesday - CNET
CNET - 13 Jan 2021 01:37
SN9 is on deck to boldly follow in the footsteps of SN8, which bravely sacrificed itself in the name of iteration.
How Law Enforcement Gets Around Your Smartphone's Encryption
Wired - 13 Jan 2021 20:01
New research has dug into the openings that iOS and Android security provide for anyone with the right tools.
Lipid biomarkers in urine can determine the type of asthma
Science Daily - 13 Jan 2021 17:08
In a new study, researchers have used a urine test to identify and verify a patient's type of asthma. The study lays the foundation for a more personalized diagnosis and may result in improved treatment of severe asthma ...
Conspiracy theories collide online as social media crackdown continues - CNET
CNET - 13 Jan 2021 15:00
Is it a pro-Trump rally? Or a trap? A reliance on encrypted chat apps fuels conflicting messages and a splintering of right-wing groups online.
Studying chaos with one of the world's fastest cameras
EurekAlert! - 13 Jan 2021 07:00
(California Institute of Technology) Lihong Wang demonstrates how his ultrafast camera technology might aid in the study of unpredictable systems.
Copper-indium oxide: A faster and cooler way to reduce our carbon footprint
EurekAlert! - 13 Jan 2021 07:00
(Waseda University) Emergent e-fuel technologies often employ the reverse water-gas shift (RWGS) reaction to convert atmospheric CO2 to CO. While efficient, this reaction requires high temperatures and complex gas separa...
The cancer microbiome reveals which bacteria live in tumors
EurekAlert! - 13 Jan 2021 07:00
(Duke University) Biomedical engineers at Duke University have devised an algorithm to remove contaminated microbial genetic information from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA). With a clearer picture of the microbiota livin...
Watch NASA's dramatic trailer for Saturday's SLS rocket hot fire test
Digital Trends - 13 Jan 2021 05:45
Check out NASA's movie-like trailer for what should be a spectacular hot fire test of its SLS rocket that's destined for lunar missions.
Go read this report that uses GPS to prove Parler users stormed the Capitol
The Verge - 13 Jan 2021 03:38
Photo Illustration by Pavlo Gonchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images You should go read this Gizmodo report that uses Parler's leaked GPS data to show that its users were among the mob that stormed the Capitol la...
Signal's Brian Acton talks about exploding growth, monetization and WhatsApp data-sharing outrage
TechCrunch - 13 Jan 2021 03:01
Brian Acton is crossing paths again with Facebook. Over more than a decade of building and operating WhatsApp, the company’s co-founder first competed against and then sold his instant messaging app to the social jugge...
Galaxy S21 'custom colors' leak just days before Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked
Android Central - 13 Jan 2021 02:15
The Galaxy S21's "custom colors" could be coming when the phones launch. What you need to know A new leak shows off some interesting new colors for the upcoming Galaxy S21 series. The new colors could be regional variant...
NASA, Government of Japan Formalize Gateway Partnership for Artemis Program
NASA Breaking news - 13 Jan 2021 02:05Google Guest Mode launched for smart home devices
Slash Gear - 13 Jan 2021 21:22
On the 13th of January, 2021, Google announced the launch of Guest Mode. They’ve revealed this feature as “another easy way to control your privacy on smart speakers and Smart Displays.” That includes Google Nest a...