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NASA says Crew Dragon capsule will be moved to free up port on ISS
Slash Gear - 3 Apr 2021 02:49
On April 5, four astronauts will perform the US’s first commercial crew port relocation on the International Space Station to make room for a new crew later in the month. The task will involve undocking the Crew Dragon...
The US Is Finally Trying to Unlock the Power of Wave Energy
Wired - 3 Apr 2021 14:00
After decades of false starts, the federal approval of a new testing site off the coast of Oregon could give the technology a much-needed jolt.
Piece of SpaceX rocket debris lands at Washington state farm
Phys.org - 3 Apr 2021 11:59
A piece of burning rocket debris seen streaking across the Pacific Northwest sky last week crashed on a farm in eastern Washington state, authorities said.
TikTok videos pushing QAnon, COVID vaccine conspiracies surging despite crackdown, report says
USA Today - 3 Apr 2021 02:36
TikTok videos promoting QAnon and anti-vaccine conspiracies are surging in popularity despite a crackdown
Revisited Hubble telescope image reveals Veil Nebula in exquisite detail - CNET
CNET - 3 Apr 2021 00:40
NASA and ESA's space telescope snapped a gorgeous supernova remnant, and it's even more beautiful after a new round of image processing.
Solar geoengineering is worth studying but not a substitute for cutting emissions, study finds
SPACE.com - 3 Apr 2021 00:21
Solar geoengineering strategies are very controversial within and beyond the climate science community.
Here's what Google is doing to protect Android users from spying apps
BGR - 3 Apr 2021 00:00
Now that we know just how much of our data is being collected and sold every day, the conversation surrounding user privacy is never going to end. We expect the companies we support to do their part in protecting us from...
Earn $1,000 Binge Watching All 24 James Bond Movies
Life Hacker - 3 Apr 2021 16:00
James Bond--as a character and a movie franchise--has become so deeply embedded in pop culture that even if someone hasn't seen any of the films (or read any of Ian's Fleming's books), they can probably still rattle off ...
How to Get a 1-Year Visa to Work Remotely from the United Arab Emirates
Life Hacker - 3 Apr 2021 15:30
In an attempt to attract members of the suddenly-much-larger remote workforce, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is offering a new visa that allows international employees to live and work there for one year. While a simila...
Tim Cook to talk Parler, Facebook, and more in Kara Swisher interview on Monday
9 to 5 Mac - 3 Apr 2021 14:14
Apple’s CEO Tim Cook will give an interview to The New York Times' Kara Swisher on Monday, according to a tweet by the journalist. In the interview, the two will discuss the right-wing social app Parler and Apple's feu...
Zoom anxiety lingers even a year into the WFH era - CNET
CNET - 3 Apr 2021 14:00
Accidentally turning your camera on, trouble finding the unmute button and staring at yourself all day are still real sources of stress as COVID-19 continues to impact our lives.
Study finds experimental stimulants hidden in many OTC supplements
Slash Gear - 3 Apr 2021 13:15
A new study from NSF International warns that many readily available supplements marketed for sports enhancement and weight loss contain experimental stimulants that haven’t been tested in humans. The ‘hidden pharmac...
A Pixel 6 with a Google chip is a bold move that we all want to see
Android Central - 3 Apr 2021 13:00
Designing an in-house chip for smartphones would be a big deal for Google, but a lot of risks come along with it. The news that Google could be putting its own chip inside the Pixel 6 is really cool, especially for consu...
Google to Limit Which Apps Can See Other Installed Apps on Android Devices, Evoking Similar Privacy Changes Apple Made in iOS 9
Mac Rumors - 3 Apr 2021 12:23
Google will soon make it harder for third-party apps to see what other apps are installed on a user's Android device, a policy change that evokes similar privacy protections Apple introduced in iOS 9, way back in 2015. A...
US lawmakers press online ad auctioneers over user data
Phys.org - 3 Apr 2021 11:59
A bipartisan group of US senators on Friday sent letters to major digital ad exchanges, including Google and Twitter, asking whether user data was sold to foreign entities who could use it for blackmail or other maliciou...
Tracking receptor proteins can unveil molecular basis of memory and learning
EurekAlert! - 3 Apr 2021 06:00
(Nagoya University) Scientists from Japan employ a novel two-step method of labeling neurotransmitter receptor proteins to track their localization efficiently.
Coinbase is finally going public, but it's taking an unusual route
BGR - 3 Apr 2021 04:11
Interest in bitcoin and the rest of the cryptocurrency industry has exploded in recent months, with the digital coins experiencing a massive moment. Bitcoin more than tripled its 2018 high a few days ago when it topped $...
YouTube TV will now let you watch movies you bought on YouTube
BGR - 3 Apr 2021 03:08
YouTube TV added a new feature on Friday that will allow users to find, watch, and buy new movies from YouTube without ever having to leave the app. YouTube TV is one of the most popular internet TV services on the marke...
This is the most exciting Pixel 6 rumor of 2021 so far
BGR - 3 Apr 2021 02:052022 Mercedes-Benz EQS virtual co-drive: A high-tech preview of a high-tech EV
Slash Gear - 3 Apr 2021 01:48
As the world grapples with new waves of rising COVID-19 infections, businesses and large corporations - in this case, German carmaker Mercedes-Benz - are forced into figuring out new and creative tactics in promoting new...
Ring Video Doorbell Wired vs. Video Doorbell Pro 2
Digital Trends - 3 Apr 2021 01:29
Shopping for a hard-wired video doorbell? Ring makes two of the most popular options. Here's how to choose between them.
The Google WiFi app is being shut down to move users to Google Home
Android Central - 3 Apr 2021 01:20
Google WiFi users are encouraged to switch to Google Home. What you need to know Google WiFi owners are being warned that the legacy app is being shut down next month. Users are being told to migrate their network to the...