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How to Add & Remove iMessage Email Addresses on iPhone & iPad
OS X Daily - 24 Jul 2021 21:11
Do you use iMessage to stay in touch with your friends, family, and colleagues? If you’re an iPhone or iPad user, you might not necessarily be aware of the fact that you can use an email address with iMessage instead o...
NASA gives nod to next week's crucial test flight of Starliner spacecraft
Digital Trends - 24 Jul 2021 06:15
NASA has greenlit Boeing to launch its Starliner spacecraft next week. The flight will be the second outing for the vehicle following a failed mission in 2019.
Ransomware: What to do if hit by an attack
USA Today - 24 Jul 2021 12:00
Ransomware is an attack that locks your computer and demands a ransom to give back your data. Here's how to respond if attacked.
The Moon has Been Mildly Preventing Coastal Erosion, in the 2030s, That Protection Ends
Universe Today - 24 Jul 2021 03:15
According to a new study, the Moon will be entering an orbital phase by the mid-2030s, which will drastically affect sea level rises. The post The Moon has Been Mildly Preventing Coastal Erosion, in the 2030s, That Prote...
This flying fire sensor could help track wildfires from a satellite in space
SPACE.com - 24 Jul 2021 14:07
As wildfires currently devastate western North America, a new airborne project team hopes to develop a space solution to stop conflagrations before they get out of control.
Tweezers of sound can pick objects up without physical contact
EurekAlert! - 24 Jul 2021 06:00
(Tokyo Metropolitan University) Tokyo, Japan - Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed a new technology which allows non-contact manipulation of small objects using sound waves. They used a hemisphe...
Martian Global Dust Storm Ended Winter Early In The South
SpaceRef - 24 Jul 2021 06:23
A dust storm that engulfed Mars in 2018 destroyed a vortex of cold air around the planet's south pole and brought an early spring to the hemisphere....
Artificial intelligence helps improve NASA's eyes on the Sun
Phys.org - 24 Jul 2021 10:34
A group of researchers is using artificial intelligence techniques to calibrate some of NASA's images of the Sun, helping improve the data that scientists use for solar research. The new technique was published in the jo...
New Update Lets You Block Spammers and Gross People on Google Drive
Gizmodo - 24 Jul 2021 05:44
As with all things, the internet has its high points, such as adorable cats, and its low points, or spammers, trolls, and people who share abusive content. Many of us avoid these individuals, though it's easier to do on ...
What would happen if Earth suddenly stopped spinning?
Live Science - 24 Jul 2021 13:00
If Earth abruptly stopped spinning, what would happen to everything on it?
An explosive spyware report shows limits of iOS, Android security
Ars Technica - 24 Jul 2021 11:30
Amnesty International sheds alarming light on an NSO Group surveillance tool.
Rick and Morty's SDCC 2021 Panel Was Nowhere Near as Good as the Current Season
Gizmodo - 24 Jul 2021 02:30
So far on Rick and Morty's currently airing fifth season, we've seen things like Rick squabbling with oceanic royalty, the entire Smith-Sanchez clan battling multiple "decoys" of themselves, and a very funny, very karaok...
Star Trek: Prodigy animated kids series for Paramount+ gets its first trailer
Slash Gear - 24 Jul 2021 15:42
The animated Star Trek TV series for children that was announced last year, Prodigy, finally has a trailer, giving fans their first look at the animation style and what they can expect. The series comes from Viacom’s N...
Apple could launch a new external monitor with its own dedicated processor
Digital Trends - 24 Jul 2021 01:04
Could Apple's next-gen A13 Bionic-powered Pro Display make the Mac even more powerful for gaming? We may have to wait until the M1 Mac Pro launches to find out.
Engadget Podcast: Is the Valve Steam Deck a Switch killer?
Engadget - 24 Jul 2021 16:30How AI Will Help Keep Time at the Tokyo Olympics
Wired - 24 Jul 2021 15:00
Omega, the official timekeeper of the Games, is now using computer vision and motion sensors for events like swimming, gymnastics, and beach volleyball.
Boeing Starliner Orbital Flight Test 2: Live updates
SPACE.com - 24 Jul 2021 14:10
Read live updates of Boeing's second uncrewed test flight of its Starliner spacecraft, scheduled to launch to the International Space Station on July 30.
Cities Aren't the Wildlife 'Deserts' Scientists Once Feared
Wired - 24 Jul 2021 14:00
As more animals are spotted in urban areas, researchers recognize how cities can play a significant role in fostering biodiversity.
Skywatcher spots Russia's Nauka science module headed to space station (photo)
SPACE.com - 24 Jul 2021 13:37
A British astrophotographer captured a stunning view of the Nauka science module, just hours after its launch into orbit on Wednesday (July 21).
Hundreds of very common chemicals found to increase breast cancer risk
Slash Gear - 24 Jul 2021 13:15
Hundreds of chemicals found in everyday products may increase one’s risk of developing breast cancer, according to a new study. These chemicals impact breast cancer risk by causing breast tissue cells to secrete more o...
China's Tencent ordered to end exclusive music contracts
Phys.org - 24 Jul 2021 10:22
Internet giant Tencent was ordered by regulators to end exclusive contracts with music copyright holders, adding to increased enforcement of anti-monopoly and other rules as Beijing tightens control over booming online i...