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How to hard-lock your iPhone in a hurry
Cult of Mac - 3 Sep 2021 20:29
Should you find yourself in a situation where a police officer or federal agent — like a TSA person at the airport — requests or demands your iPhone, should you hand it over? Many folks say no, never. But if you do, ...
Chicago Claims DoorDash and Grubhub Misled Customers on Fees
Wired - 3 Sep 2021 14:00
The city capped commissions on restaurant deliveries amid the pandemic, but it says the apps added new fees and marketed deceptive promotions.
US Space Force blew up a Firefly Alpha rocket when its first flight went off course - CNET
CNET - 3 Sep 2021 19:26
The maiden voyage of the small satellite launcher came to a fiery end after two minutes.
NASA's Perseverance rover finally gets hold of Mars rock sample
Digital Trends - 3 Sep 2021 02:40
NASA says it's confident its Perseverance rover has successfully collected its first Mars rock sample following a failed attempt last month.
Tesla Cybertruck delay pushes pickup to late 2022, Elon Musk reportedly says - Roadshow
CNET - 3 Sep 2021 14:19
Musk reportedly held a call to provide a little more detail on the electric truck's already confirmed delay.
Twitter leaks indicate Tip Jar Bitcoin support will arrive soon
Slash Gear - 3 Sep 2021 00:46
Earlier this year, Twitter introduced a feature called Tip Jar that allows users to give creators tips directly on their profiles. The feature is one of the multiple new ways Twitter is enabling its users to monetize the...
A Powerful new Laser Will Enhance Adaptive Optics
Universe Today - 3 Sep 2021 20:53
In some applications, bigger lasers mean better lasers. That is the case in astronomy, where lasers are used for everything from telescope calibration to satellite communication. The European Southern Observatory (ESO) a...
Battlefield Mobile appears on Google Play, but you can't have it, yet
Pocket-lint - 3 Sep 2021 16:09
Battlefield Mobile - the forthcoming title that's going to bring the action of the Battlefield series to your mobile - has popped up on Google Play, sending
This Normal-Looking Lightning Cable Actually Steals All of Your Data
Gizmodo - 3 Sep 2021 01:39
Here's some Mr. Robot-level intrigue for you: Imagine an innocuous-looking USB-to-Lightning cable that, once plugged into your machine, actually helps hackers steal all of the data from your iPhone and inject malware ont...
Amazon is reportedly preparing to launch its own Alexa-powered TV in the US
Android Central - 3 Sep 2021 04:05
Amazon wants to step up its TV game in the U.S. What you need to know An Amazon-branded TV is reportedly close to launching in the U.S. The TV would feature the Alexa voice assistant and come in 55 to 75-inch sizes. The ...
Segway built a smarter robot lawnmower
Slash Gear - 3 Sep 2021 16:03
Segway may be best known for its balancing scooters, but its latest wheeled product is happy on the ground where it can focus on keeping the lawn trimmed. The Segway Navimow is the company’s first robotic lawnmower and...
Pfizer RSV vaccine candidate Phase 3 trial will focus on older adults
Slash Gear - 3 Sep 2021 02:22
Pfizer has announced the third phase of its RSV vaccine candidate clinical trial for older adults. The company is calling the trial’s third phase ‘RENOIR,’ noting that it involves giving its RSVpreF vaccine candida...
FAA grounds SpaceShipTwo after problem on July flight
Space News - 3 Sep 2021 00:46
The Federal Aviation Administration will not allow Virgin Galactic to resume flights of its SpaceShipTwo suborbital spaceplane until it completes an investigation into a problem on the vehicle's previous flight in July. ...
The new Apple Watch Series 7 will definitely have a bigger screen
Pocket-lint - 3 Sep 2021 01:30
As we've already reported, the upcoming Apple Watch Series 7 will see a jump in size options, bumping up from 40mm and 44mm versions in exchange for 41mm
FBI Report Warned Boogaloo Bois Are Buying Amazon Ring Cams in Case They Need to Ambush Agents
Gizmodo - 3 Sep 2021 19:42
Members of the "Boogaloo Boi" movement in northern Nevada have installed Amazon Ring camera systems in their homes in the hopes that the tech will allow them to ambush any federal agents who come along, according to an F...
Extra Crunch roundup: cohort analysis, YC Demo Day recaps, building your supply chain
TechCrunch - 3 Sep 2021 15:15
We're off on Monday, September 6 to celebrate America's Labor Day holiday, but we'll be back with new stories (and a very brief newsletter) on Tuesday morning.
Talking to My Daughter Can Be Harder Than Learning Quantum Mechanics
Scientific American - 3 Sep 2021 15:00
Ordinary human dilemmas are tougher to solve than the most difficult problems of physics and mathematics --
Samsung's Galaxy S21 FE release date might have leaked
BGR - 3 Sep 2021 00:26
Samsung's Galaxy S21 FE is a peculiar breed of smartphone. On one hand, it's a device many Samsung fans want, being a cheaper variant of the Galaxy S21 flagships. On the other hand, this isn't 2020. Samsung has learned f...
Astronaut Captures Photos of Rare Blue Aurora Illuminated by the Moon
PetaPixel - 3 Sep 2021 18:06Apple delays controversial child safety scanning system
Slash Gear - 3 Sep 2021 15:17
Apple is delaying the launch of its controversial child safety features, postponing the system which would scan iCloud Photos uploads and iMessage chats for signs of illegal sexual content or grooming. Announced last mon...
Augmented reality applications are helping astronauts repair the ISS
Slash Gear - 3 Sep 2021 14:08
NASA is currently working hard to develop processes and technology acquired to send humans to the moon again. Currently, astronauts aboard the ISS are using augmented reality applications to assist them in making repairs...
Richard Lewontin's Legacy of Fighting Racism in Science
Wired - 3 Sep 2021 14:00
The late evolutionary biologist made a reputation--and enemies--by speaking out against the idea that genes are destiny. Science still needs people like him.