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80% of people catch the coronavirus in these 5 places
BGR - 19 Feb 2021 03:24
There are five primary places where most of the coronavirus transmission is happening in the US right now, according to public health experts. They include hotels and churches, as well as three that can be grouped togeth...
Sigma Provides Update on Foveon Camera: 'Back to the Drawing Board'
PetaPixel - 19 Feb 2021 19:03
Sigma’s CEO Kazuto Yamaki has published an update regarding the Foveon X3 1:1:1 sensor and camera that was delayed in February of last year after the sensor it was working with could not go into mass production due to ...
Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite review: The simplest streaming solution
Android Authority - 19 Feb 2021 13:08
The Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite is a basic streaming stick that makes a good solution for your secondary TVs.
Why did Facebook block news in Australia? The blackout explained
Pocket-lint - 19 Feb 2021 07:49
Facebook on Wednesday announced it started restricting Australian users from viewing or sharing news. The social network came to this decision due to a
Galaxy Tab S7 Lite, Tab A7 Lite might be on the way
Slash Gear - 19 Feb 2021 03:26
Samsung just recently announced an update for the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ that might make some finally decide to grab one. If you’re still on the fence for one reason or another, however, you might want to hold off f...
NASA lands Perseverance rover: Why going to Mars should matter to you - CNET
CNET - 19 Feb 2021 02:48
Commentary: Our world is a mess, why bother with another? CNET's Eric Mack has three reasons.
This large-capacity 10-quart air fryer is $50, less than half its regular price - CNET
CNET - 19 Feb 2021 02:21
The PowerXL air fryer is manufacturer-refurbished and comes with a full two-year warranty.
3D-printed eartips could mean way more comfortable and better-sounding earbuds
Digital Trends - 19 Feb 2021 02:20
Most earbuds come with three sizes of eartips, but that doesn't guarantee a good fit. Soon, earbuds could come with 3D-printed eartips customized to your ears.
Congress hits Robinhood over lack of transparency around GameStop stock spikes - CNET
CNET - 19 Feb 2021 02:16
The US House Financial Services Committee holds a hearing over GameStop's stock volatility, with Robinhood and others taking pointed questions about what happened.
Study Pinpoints Role of Language Disruptions in Psychosis
Neuroscience News - 19 Feb 2021 21:22
People who experienced language and communication difficulties as a result of psychosis showed weaker connectivity in the superior temporal area, an area of the brain associated with language processing. Those with great...
Stefanie Mueller changes everything: A hands-on class responds to Covid
MIT - 19 Feb 2021 21:15
Assistant professor adapts her laboratory class, Engineering Interactive Technologies, to the pandemic, with surprising results.
When Is It Appropriate to Talk About How Much Money You Make?
Life Hacker - 19 Feb 2021 19:00
Americans are notoriously squeamish about discussing our personal incomes. On some level it makes sense: In a society with an immense concentration of wealth within the hands of a few and the glorification of the wealthy...
Microsoft's Surface Laptop 3 is Up to $400 off at Best Buy
Gizmodo - 19 Feb 2021 18:45
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (Core i5/128GB) | $800 | Best BuyMicrosoft Surface Laptop 3 (Core i5/256GB) | $900 | Best BuyMicrosoft Surface Laptop 3 (Core i7/512GB) | $1,600 | Best Buy
What's next for NASA's Perseverance Mars rover after its landing success?
SPACE.com - 19 Feb 2021 14:23
Great photos are just around the corner, but it'll likely be a few months before Perseverance really starts sinking its teeth into its science work.
Widespread Texas power outages delay Boeing's second Starliner spacecraft test flight to April
SPACE.com - 19 Feb 2021 14:05
NASA's commercial crew program hit another delay in getting a second spacecraft ready to ferry astronauts to space.
Microsoft: SolarWinds Hackers Attempted to Access Our Systems Until January 2021
SecurityWeek - 19 Feb 2021 14:01
Microsoft said on Thursday that it has completed its internal investigation into the activities conducted by the hackers that breached Texas-based IT management firm SolarWinds.
Scientists revisit the 1st black hole they ever discovered and realize it's bigger than they thought
SPACE.com - 19 Feb 2021 14:00
New evidence suggests the first known black hole is bigger than previously thought, which may force scientists to reconsider their understanding of how giant stars give rise to black holes.
As Coronavirus Variants Spread, the US Struggles to Keep Up
Wired - 19 Feb 2021 14:00
The nation is a sequencing superpower. But without a federal strategy or enough funding, scientists can't coordinate to track an evolving threat fast enough.
The AI Research Paper Was Real. The 'Coauthor' Wasn't
Wired - 19 Feb 2021 14:00
An MIT professor found his name on two papers with which he had no connection. A different paper listed a fictitious author by the name of "Bill Franks."
When World of Warcraft Is an Escape--and a Memorial
Wired - 19 Feb 2021 14:00
As kids, my cousin Kano and I spent hours together in this fantastical world. During quarantine, and for the first time since his death, I logged in again.
The US Army is building the most powerful laser weapon in the world
New Scientist - 19 Feb 2021 13:39
The US Army is building a laser blaster over a million times more powerful than any used before. It is intended to take down fast-moving targets like missiles and drones
Nanoleaf Essentials Lightstrip review: A bright, affordable and Thread-enabled LED light strip
TechHive - 19 Feb 2021 13:00
Smart LED light strips that are well designed yet reasonably priced are hard to come by, which is why we're enthusiastic--to a degree, anyway--about the Nanoleaf Essentials Lightstrip. Compatible with Apple HomeKit and G...