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Supermassive black hole 'burps' reveal how big the cosmic monsters grow - CNET
CNET - 16 Aug 2021 02:06
Black hole feeding patterns may tell us more than how hungry they are.
Cyberpunk 2077 update 1.3 teasers reveal a trio of big changes
Slash Gear - 16 Aug 2021 21:33
There’s a new update on the way to Cyberpunk 2077, but before the full patch notes arrive, CD Projekt Red is giving us a sneak peek at a few of the update’s new features. Specifically, we’re getting a glimpse at th...
When Tesla Says It Recycles 100% of Its Batteries, What Does That Mean?
Motherboard - 16 Aug 2021 15:00
Battery recycling is notoriously expensive, inefficient, and dangerous. Getting better at it is crucial to making sure electric cars are cleaner.
Android Camera Switches uses your face to control your phone
Slash Gear - 16 Aug 2021 05:11
Android has quite a number of accessibility features and APIs, some of which have been used, misused, or even abused to open doors to power users and functionality Google wouldn’t have normally allowed. Many of those a...
University Students Prepare to 'Rocket' Experiments Into Space from NASA Wallops
SpaceRef - 16 Aug 2021 05:10
Students from eight community college and university teams will see more than a year of effort take flight into space with the launch of Terrier-Improved Malemute sounding rocket from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Vi...
Voice and Video Calls Can Now Be End-to-End Encrypted on Facebook Messenger
Gizmodo - 16 Aug 2021 04:26
Facebook wants you to know that Messenger is getting a little more secure and private (or as private as anything built by the company can be considered). In a nutshell, users now have the option to make voice and video c...
I regret buying my Nintendo Switch Lite - CNET
CNET - 16 Aug 2021 03:55
Now, more than ever, I wish I'd waited for the OLED Switch.
Live Murder Hornet sighted in the US for the first time in 2021 - CNET
CNET - 16 Aug 2021 03:40
Native to Asia, these fearsome insects have been sighted a few times in Canada and the US over the last two years.
Hacker Claims to Have Data on More Than 100 Million T-Mobile Customers, Asks for $277,000
Gizmodo - 16 Aug 2021 00:02
A hacker is claiming to have data related to more than 100 million T-Mobile customers in the U.S. and is selling access to part of the information for roughly $277,000.
How to AirPlay from iPhone to Mac with macOS Monterey and iOS 15
AppleInsider - 16 Aug 2021 15:16
With iOS 15, and macOS Monterey, you can send video and audio from your iPhone to your Mac, just as you already can to an Apple TV. You can now AirPlay video and audio from iPhone to Mac Sometimes there are new features ...
Tesla's Autopilot System Is Subject of Safety Probe
Wall Street Journal - 16 Aug 2021 15:12
The NHTSA said that it had identified 11 crashes since early 2018 in which a Tesla vehicle using its Autopilot system struck one or more vehicles involved in an emergency-response situation.
'I Just Simply Don't Want to': Amazon Warehouses Have an Antivax Problem
Motherboard - 16 Aug 2021 15:00
Vaccinated warehouse workers wish Amazon would offer better incentives.
How the Economy Has to Radically Transform to End Fossil Fuels in 20 Years
Motherboard - 16 Aug 2021 15:00
Coming disruptions will eventually lay waste to conventional jobs in incumbent fossil fuel, combustion engine, and livestock farming industries.
AAPL investors should give back by buying the latest iPhones, says adviser
9 to 5 Mac - 16 Aug 2021 13:42
Long-term AAPL investors, who have seen the value of their stock rise substantially over the years, should give back to Apple, suggests one of them. Financial adviser Paul Lane says that he always spends money on buying ...
How MacBook Pro's mini-LED screen might improve Windows laptops
BGR - 16 Aug 2021 13:31
The 2021 MacBook Pro refresh that Apple has planned for the fall will deliver a major redesign. It’ll also introduce a feature unseen previously on laptops. The new MacBooks will have a flatter overall design and will ...
Hackers selling data on 100M T-Mobile customers after server attack
AppleInsider - 16 Aug 2021 13:18
T-Mobile is looking into a breach of its servers that has apparently resulted in harvested data on over 100 million customers being sold on a hacker forum. On Sunday, T-Mobile confirmed it was investigating a post on a h...
Berlin to sell part of its stake in Lufthansa group
Phys.org - 16 Aug 2021 13:16
The German government said Monday it will sell part of the 20 percent stake it took last year in Lufthansa to prop up the airline group during the coronavirus pandemic.
Have any human societies ever lived underground?
Live Science - 16 Aug 2021 13:00
Societies have lived underground before, sometimes for weeks at a time.
Here's what you need to know about COVID-19 breakthrough infections
Live Science - 16 Aug 2021 13:00
The COVID-19 vaccines that are used in the U.S. are highly effective. But sometimes, the coronavirus can still infect people who are vaccinated, causing so-called breakthrough infections.
Calibre real-time fitness tracker accurately monitors respiratory metabolic data
The Gadget Flow - 16 Aug 2021 13:00MOVESME multifunctional hoodie overalls are great for both emergencies and daily life
The Gadget Flow - 16 Aug 2021 13:00
Made for everyday life and emergencies alike, the MOVESME multifunctional hoodie overalls are apparel like no other. These multifunctional overalls are great for any situation that requires physical strength. So, if you ...
This AI Helps Detect Wildlife Health Issues in Real Time
Wired - 16 Aug 2021 13:00
A system that scans animal rehabilitation center data could provide early alerts when a disease is spreading.