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Scientists take step towards quantum supremacy
Phys.org - 18 Mar 2021 18:05
A Russian-German research team has created a quantum sensor that grants access to measurement and manipulation of individual two-level defects in qubits. The study by NUST MISIS, Russian Quantum Center and the Karlsruhe ...
Google Chrome for Desktop Gains Live Captions Feature for Audio and Video
Mac Rumors - 18 Mar 2021 13:33
Google today rolled out its live caption transcription feature to version 89 of Chrome browser for desktop, as first spotted by XDA Developers. Previously only available on some Pixel and Samsung phones, Live Captions us...
Why Cached Credentials Can Cause Account Lockouts and How to Stop it
The Hacker News - 18 Mar 2021 12:19
When a user account becomes locked out, the cause is often attributed to a user who has simply entered an old or incorrect password too many times. However, this is far from being the only thing that can cause an account...
Listen to the first-ever recording of a NASA rover driving on Mars
Digital Trends - 18 Mar 2021 03:30
NASA has released the first-ever recording of a rover driving across the surface of Mars, and it sounds unlike any vehicle you've heard before.
These Tiny Chips Give Your DIY Projects Worldwide Cellular Connectivity
Gizmodo - 18 Mar 2021 03:30
Particle is a component company for hobbyists and IT specialists that makes network-connected parts for DIY projects. For years they made mostly wifi devices, allowing users to connect things like robots and 3D printers ...
Security pros don't put these apps on their smartphones
BGR - 18 Mar 2021 02:22
Tech news headlines have been filled in recent weeks with ominous warnings about data breaches, sketchy phone apps threatening to steal private information on your phone, hackers on a rampage, and the like, and things wi...
Perseverance rover records sounds of a drive in another Mars first (video)
SPACE.com - 18 Mar 2021 02:15
Perseverance captured audio during a drive on March 7, an unprecedented recording that reveals the many creaks and rattles made by the six-wheeled robot as it rolls over Mars' famous red dirt.
Scientists finally know why hummingbirds hum
BGR - 18 Mar 2021 01:20
Of all the birds on this planet, hummingbirds are one of the most unique and, dare I say, charming. Even if you live in an area with hummingbirds, actually seeing one can still be an extremely rare sight. You can boost y...
Galileo will help Lunar Pathfinder navigate around Moon
ESA - 18 Mar 2021 16:16
ESA's Lunar Pathfinder mission to the Moon will carry an advanced satellite navigation receiver, in order to perform the first ever satnav positioning fix in lunar orbit. This experimental payload marks a preliminary ste...
It's bad for Samsung Galaxy, it's even worse for Google Pixel
ZDNet - 18 Mar 2021 15:13
It seems that Samsung and Pixel owners are far more likely to avoid a repeat purchase than, say, iPhone owners.
Ransom Payments Have Nearly Tripled
Dark Reading - 18 Mar 2021 15:00
In 2020, ransomware targeted the manufacturing sector, healthcare organizations, and construction companies, with the average ransom reaching $312,000, a report finds.
'Building the Cockchain:' How NSFW Artists Are Shaping the Future of NFTs
Motherboard - 18 Mar 2021 15:00
The crypto-art medium has a lot of potential for adult creators--but some advise caution.
Is unlimited Google Photos storage enough for you to buy a current Pixel?
Android Central - 18 Mar 2021 14:19New electrolyte additives for high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries
Phys.org - 18 Mar 2021 14:09
A joint research team, affiliated with UNIST has unveiled a novel electrolyte additive that could enable a long lifespan and fast chargeability of high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries (LIBs).
Google Invests $7 Billion Across U.S. as It Bets on the Post-Pandemic Office
Wall Street Journal - 18 Mar 2021 14:04
Google will spend $7 billion this year expanding its footprint of offices and data centers across the U.S., positioning the search-engine giant for what it said it expects to be a post-pandemic recovery in the U.S.
Super Nintendo World Looks for a Level Beyond the Pandemic
The New York Times - 18 Mar 2021 13:59
Super Nintendo World opened in Osaka, Japan, months after initially planned and with everyone clad in masks.
Project Soli is an amazing innovation that's looking for a home
Android Central - 18 Mar 2021 13:30
Google's Soli chip seems to have so much wasted potential. When Google first demonstrated its ATAP group's Project Soli concept, almost everyone who saw it was not only impressed but sure that this was going to be part o...
Xbox's Auto HDR feature comes to PC games
Pocket-lint - 18 Mar 2021 13:09
When the Xbox Series X and S came out late last year they brought a few new tricks with them on the technical side, to go with increases in power and speed.
Fitbit doesn't have to do a lot to make the Charge 5 a great wearable
Android Central - 18 Mar 2021 13:00
I'll be ready to charge another Fitbit on my credit card if the Charge 5 sees a few minor improvements like these. Fitbit has had quite a busy 12 months or so. It extended its Fitbit Premium free trials during the COVID-...
An amazing Pixel feature is now available in your Chrome browser
BGR - 18 Mar 2021 12:50This Microsoft database technology could help you bring your cloud services together
TechRepublic - 18 Mar 2021 12:40
The same system that lets developers back up Cosmos DB databases now also enables real-time analytics on live operational data, creating a blueprint for making it easier to integrate different cloud services.
Researchers use human stem cells to simulate human blastocysts
Slash Gear - 18 Mar 2021 12:38
Researchers have used human stem cells in the laboratory to mimic the earliest stage of human embryo growth yet. Multiple research groups have reported successful growth of balls of cells that resemble human blastocysts....