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Apple wants its M1 Mac mini DTKs back for a measly credit
Slash Gear - 4 Feb 2021 02:55
When Apple formally announced it would truly be jumping into the ARM-based ecosystem, developers were naturally worried about how they’d be able to develop and test their apps on those upcoming computers. Of course, on...
Captain Tom, the Pandemic Hero that Raised $50m for the NHS, Dies at 100
Twisted Sifter - 4 Feb 2021 06:15
It started with a pledge to walk 100 laps before his 100th birthday
Einsteinium has been measured for the first time ever
BGR - 4 Feb 2021 04:53
There are many elements on the periodic table, but just because scientists know that they exist doesn't mean they've taken the time to study them all. Einsteinium was first discovered in the early 1950s, but it hadn't be...
Affinity Photo Launches Version 1.9, Bringing Host of New Features
PetaPixel - 4 Feb 2021 22:02Apple Fitness+ could be a great workout solution but it's missing these 10 key features
Pocket-lint - 4 Feb 2021 11:59
Apple Fitness+ joined the plethora of at-home fitness apps in December 2020, competing with the likes of Fiit, Peloton and even individual trainers like
SSL's UF8 adds physical controls to your virtual music studio
Engadget - 4 Feb 2021 13:00
At this point, it's standard for almost all studio work to happen on a computer. But there's no denying that having a physical mixer is more satisfying and intuitive than a mouse and keyboard, though. So a controller tha...
Using Artificial Intelligence to prevent harm caused by immunotherapy
EurekAlert! - 4 Feb 2021 07:00
(Case Western Reserve University) Until recently, researchers and oncologists had placed these lung cancer patients into two broad categories: those who would benefit from immunotherapy, and those who likely would not. N...
Nickel phosphide nanoparticle catalyst is the full package
EurekAlert! - 4 Feb 2021 07:00
(Osaka University) Osaka University researchers prepared a nickel phosphide nanoparticle catalyst on a hydrotalcite support (nano-Ni2P/HT) that showed high activity and selectivity in the hydrogenation of D-glucose to D-...
Electronic health records can be valuable predictor of those likeliest to die from COVID
EurekAlert! - 4 Feb 2021 07:00
(Massachusetts General Hospital) A study by Massachusetts General Hospital identifies key predictors of COVID-19 mortality among different age groups from patient longitudinal medical records. Predictive analytics based ...
Changing your Google Account profile photo just got a little bit easier
Android Central - 4 Feb 2021 05:21
Changing your Google Account profile photo from the Contacts app is so simple yet so necessary. What you need to know Google Contacts now lets users change their Google Accounts photo from within the app. You used to onl...
Google Maps is testing a UI change that could reach your phone soon
Android Central - 4 Feb 2021 03:44
This time Google Maps is changing up the route selection screen. What you need to know Google Maps is apparently testing out a new look when selecting a route. The updated UI moves the transportation mode selection to th...
The SolarWinds Hack Just Keeps Getting More Wild
Gizmodo - 4 Feb 2021 03:40
Now the Chinese are involved. That's one of the newest allegations to emerge in the SolarWinds scandal, the supply chain "cyber Pearl Harbor" that seems to have enveloped the entire U.S. government, as well as the privat...
Facebook temporarily blocked in Myanmar after military coup - CNET
CNET - 4 Feb 2021 03:21
Facebook-owned photo app Instagram and messaging services WhatsApp and Messenger have also been restricted in the country, according to NetBlocks.
Scene at MIT: A Black computing pioneer takes his place in technology history
MIT - 4 Feb 2021 02:00
A brief history of a 1950s photo featuring Joseph Thompson, one of the original operators of MIT's groundbreaking Whirlwind computer.
A Modded MacBook Air Can Beat a Macbook Pro's Power... at a Cost
PetaPixel - 4 Feb 2021 18:48NASA Armstrong Assists With Orion for First Artemis Mission With Astronauts
PTTU - 4 Feb 2021 18:00
NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center:
Facebook's misleading campaign against Apple's privacy policy
The Loop - 4 Feb 2021 17:12
Harvard Business Review: "Without personalized ads," [Facebook] says in its ads and on its website, "Facebook data shows that the average small business advertiser stands to see a cut of over 60% in their sales for every...
Daily Cartoon: Thursday, February 4th
The New Yorker - 4 Feb 2021 16:37
"Saturday will be sunny with gathering clouds of guilt from still not wanting to leave the house. Sunday will be a beautiful couch day with torrential cold rain."
What else can I do with my Stadia controller?
Android Central - 4 Feb 2021 15:00
Best answer: You can use your Stadia controller to play games on PC via Steam. Alternatively, your Stadia controller also works with Xbox Cloud Gaming for Android. Try a new gaming subscription: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (...
Clearview Facial-Recognition Technology Ruled Illegal in Canada
Threatpost - 4 Feb 2021 14:52
The company's controversial practice of collecting and selling billions of faceprints was dealt a heavy blow by the Privacy Commissioner that could set a precedent in other legal challenges.
Say what you will about Amazon's devices, but they sure do last
Android Central - 4 Feb 2021 14:30
Value is about more than price; it's about longevity and durability. I know that I'm fortunate to have a job where I get to test, play with, and write about gadgets and gizmos galore -- believe me, I'm very grateful to b...
Elon Musk addresses some of the Model 3's production issues
Engadget - 4 Feb 2021 14:05
In a conversation with Canadian-American automotive engineer Sandy Munro, Tesla chief Elon Musk explained some of Model 3's production issues. Munro sat with Musk for an interview at the SpaceX facility in Boca Chica, Te...