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Vacuuming DNA from air can reveal which animals are present in an area
New Scientist - 23 Jul 2021 18:56
Detecting DNA in air samples could make it much easier to monitor biodiversity around the world and also help in other fields such as atmospheric science
Microsoft Modern Webcam helps you look your best for Microsoft Teams conferences
The Gadget Flow - 23 Jul 2021 02:00
Ensure you look your best during those Microsoft Teams conferences when you have the Microsoft Modern Webcam. This office accessory has a high-quality video with HDR. Meanwhile, the True Look feature provides facial reto...
Women's soccer is coming to 'Football Manager,' but it will take a while
Engadget - 23 Jul 2021 16:53
Football Manager developer Sports Interactive has a history of inclusive gameplay, and that now extends to women. The company has revealed that it's adding women's soccer (aka football) to its management sim. This will l...
After bizarre Apple Music Event, Kanye West's 'Donda' is still not streaming
AppleInsider - 23 Jul 2021 12:49
Apple Music held a live-streamed listening party for Kanye West's new "Donda" album, but West came two hours late, said nothing -- and the album is still absent. Kanye West Apple Music held a rare live event to promote a...
How to make your Amazon Echo bark like a dog to scare off intruders
Digital Trends - 23 Jul 2021 04:29
Your Echo can pair with a smart outdoor security cam and bark like a guard dog to help deter approaching burglars: Here's what you need and how to set it up!
With Full Self-Driving available on demand, be wary of any and all Teslas
Mashable - 23 Jul 2021 02:46
In the past week, Tesla's Full Self-Driving beta program went from about 2,000 select drivers testing it to almost any Tesla owner in the U.S. willing to cough up at least $200. U.S. drivers make up at least half of the ...
OnePlus CPU throttling will have a toggle switch in Android 12
Slash Gear - 23 Jul 2021 02:34
A former darling of the smartphone market, OnePlus has recently received a lot of flak over one unpopular strategy after another. Its software commitment for some of the OnePlus Nord phones didn’t sit well for fans of ...
99% of COVID deaths are now of unvaccinated people, experts say - CNET
CNET - 23 Jul 2021 01:49
COVID cases and deaths are on the rise in what is now a "pandemic of the unvaccinated," the director of the CDC said.
Boeing's Starliner capsule is 'go' for July 30 test launch for NASA
SPACE.com - 23 Jul 2021 01:22
Boeing's Starliner astronaut taxi has cleared a big hurdle on the road to its July 30 launch to the International Space Station.
When Drums Talk - What Happens When the Speech and the Music Sound Similar?
Neuroscience News - 23 Jul 2021 00:33
Listeners rely on a number of acoustic features to make the distinction between drum music and drum "speech".
A Porn Site Bought Vidme, and Now There's Porn on the Washington Post, HuffPost, and More
Gizmodo - 23 Jul 2021 00:31
A flood of hardcore porn popped up on websites across the internet Thursday, infiltrating the likes of popular news sites like the Washington Post, New York magazine, Huffington Post, and other web pages.
Virus treatment restores youthful memory in old mice and humans may be next
Slash Gear - 23 Jul 2021 00:29
Everyone experiences some memory loss as they get older; it’s a natural consequence of aging. However, many studies have shown that it’s possible to limit this memory loss through things like lifestyle and diet modif...
Scientists discover 15,000-year-old viruses frozen in glacier ice - CNET
CNET - 23 Jul 2021 00:27
Most of the viruses were previously unknown to us.
Apple Not Trying Hard Enough to Protect Users Against Surveillance, Researchers Say
Mac Rumors - 23 Jul 2021 15:46
Following the news of widespread commercial hacking spyware on targeted iPhones, a large number of security researchers are now saying that Apple could do more to protect its users (via Wired). Earlier this week, it was ...
How Mockingbirds Compose Songs Just Like Beethoven
Wired - 23 Jul 2021 15:00
The birds aren't producing sounds at random. Some of their strategies are surprisingly similar to ones used by humans.
The FAA Brings Jeff Bezos Back Down to Earth
Wired - 23 Jul 2021 15:00
Plus: New Shepard's dildo design, my seat on a private space flight, and the hearing that broke Fauci.
Dutch Police Arrest Two Hackers Tied to "Fraud Family" Cybercrime Ring
The Hacker News - 23 Jul 2021 14:58
Law enforcement authorities in the Netherlands have arrested two alleged individuals belonging to a Dutch cybercriminal collective who were involved in developing, selling, and renting sophisticated phishing frameworks t...
Kaseya Obtains Universal Decryptor for REvil Ransomware
Threatpost - 23 Jul 2021 14:21
The vendor will work with customers affected by the early July spate of ransomware attacks to unlock files; it's unclear if the ransom was paid.
NASA Space Station On-Orbit Status 22 July, 2021 - A Delay in the Pirs Undocking
SpaceRef - 23 Jul 2021 14:17
A delay in the undocking events scheduled for tomorrow gave the crew of Expedition 65 aboard the International Space Station extra time to focus on training, science, and maintenance today....
Wake up! Identify API Vulnerabilities Proactively, From Code Back to Production
The Hacker News - 23 Jul 2021 13:47
After more than 20 years in the making, now it's official: APIs are everywhere. In a 2021 survey, 73% of enterprises reported that they already publish more than 50 APIs, and this number is constantly growing. APIs have ...
Senators want to make social media liable for spreading health misinformation
AppleInsider - 23 Jul 2021 13:34
Two Senators are introducing a new bill that would strip Section 230 protections from social media companies should they facilitate the spread of misinformation about a public health crisis -- like COVID. Credit: WikiMed...
OnePlus Buds Pro wireless earbuds have smart noise cancellation for personalized audio
The Gadget Flow - 23 Jul 2021 13:00
Drown out unwanted noise with the OnePlus Buds Pro wireless earbuds. With their smart ANC, they eliminate background sound frequencies like chatter or environmental noise. In fact, each earbud has a 3-mic setup that filt...