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Galaxy Note 22 might still happen next year after all
Slash Gear - 13 Sep 2021 04:37
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 has received rather mixed reviews, but the majority of them leaned more towards the positive side. At the very least, many are hopeful about the direction that Samsung is taking and are looking forwar...
Police Are Using Gunshot Detection Tech To Justify Stop-and-Frisks
Motherboard - 13 Sep 2021 15:00
In Chicago, a government watchdog says Shotspotter alerts have only led to evidence of gun crime in 9 percent of cases.
OpenSSL 3.0 Released After 3 Years of Development
SecurityWeek - 13 Sep 2021 13:04
The OpenSSL Project last week announced the official release of OpenSSL 3.0, a version that has been under development for the past 3 years.
Does the moon rotate?
Live Science - 13 Sep 2021 13:00
Here's how long a "moon day" is.
iPhone 13 release date: We expect to see Apple's new iPhone on Sept. 14 - CNET
CNET - 13 Sep 2021 01:30
Everything to know about the iPhone 13's release date ahead of Apple's next event on Tuesday.
Ways to detect merging black holes in addition to gravitational waves
Phys.org - 13 Sep 2021 13:42
If two black holes merge in the middle of space, and nobody's around to see it, does it really happen?
How to do a reverse image search from your phone
Mashable - 13 Sep 2021 04:00
Depending on which mobile browser you use, it might not be immediately obvious how to do a reverse image search from your mobile device. The most simple solution we've come up with is to download and use Google's free Ch...
The best gaming keyboards from the biggest brands
Mashable - 13 Sep 2021 13:59
Many gaming keyboard brands offer similar features, but serious gamers know what sets the best keyboards apart. If you're looking for something that can help you reach your peak gaming potential, you should keep your eye...
Ireland fails in tackling big tech privacy complaints
AppleInsider - 13 Sep 2021 13:07
The Irish Data Protection Commissioner has been criticized for not resolving the vast majority of privacy complaints against Apple and other tech companies, delaying rulings in other European Union countries. Apple's fac...
Best Gaming Computers in 2021: Get the right equipment
BGR - 13 Sep 2021 20:55
Most gamers can agree: gaming can be frustrating enough. If you throw in a faulty CPU, it’s “Game Over.” If you’re not a hardcore video gamer, you might not realize just how important the device you’re playing ...
Xiaomi starts blocking phones in export-restricted territories
Slash Gear - 13 Sep 2021 05:41
Not all smartphones are available in all markets, but it isn’t exactly difficult to purchase those via online retailers these days. Network compatibility and local regulations aside, it’s definitely possible to get p...
Researchers Create the Most Powerful Magnet Ever Made on Earth: 20 Teslas
Universe Today - 13 Sep 2021 03:42
On September 5, 2021, a team of MIT researchers successfully tested a high-temperature superconducting magnet, breaking the world record for the most powerful magnetic field strength ever produced. Reaching 20 Teslas (a ...
Galaxy A52s 5G RAM Plus update adds 4GB more RAM
Slash Gear - 13 Sep 2021 03:32
The power and versatility of smartphones have probably made people take for granted the fact that, unlike even laptops, they are stuck with the hardware they bought for as long as the phone lasts. With OEMs slowly phasin...
Litecoin price jumps 20 percent after hoax links the cryptocurrency and Walmart
The Verge - 13 Sep 2021 16:46
Litecoin spiked Monday after a false press release claimed Walmart would accept the cryptocurrency | Photo Illustration by Avishek Das/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The Litecoin cryptocurrency saw its price sp...
Study provides evidence for 'new physics'
Phys.org - 13 Sep 2021 16:29
Is the Standard Model of particle physics incorrect at key points? Recently there has been an increase in experimental observations that deviate from the predictions of this widely accepted physical theory. A current stu...
TikTok Is Removing Educational Hacking Videos
Motherboard - 13 Sep 2021 15:00
Multiple creators showed that TikTok is particularly aggressive at removing videos that are designed to educate viewers about hacking.
The MIT Press Bookstore reopens in a new location in Kendall Square
MIT - 13 Sep 2021 15:00
Part of the reimagined MIT Kendall Gateway, the bookstore will sell a curated selection of publications by the MIT Press and other publishers.
New cerium superhydrides become stepping stones to 'Goldilocks' superconductors
Phys.org - 13 Sep 2021 14:41
Researchers from Skoltech and their colleagues from China have experimentally shown superconductivity in cerium superhydrides CeH9 and CeH10, pointing the way to lower-pressure and potentially room-temperature supercondu...
How to watch Apple's 'California Streaming' event, and what to expect
Digital Trends - 13 Sep 2021 14:00
Apple is set to launch the iPhone 13 on September 14 at its California Streaming event. Here's how to watch it on your devices.
Watch these seemingly flat objects transform into 3D structures
Mashable - 13 Sep 2021 13:54
Researchers at Harvard University have developed a mechanism called ‘Kiriform’, in which flat objects can be twisted into 3D structures. The mechanism can be used in a variety of ways, creating things from wheels and...
SpaceX Inspiration4 mission will send four people with minimal training into orbit
Phys.org - 13 Sep 2021 13:50
On Sept. 15, 2021, the next batch of space tourists are set to lift off aboard a SpaceX rocket. Organized and funded by entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, the Inspiration4 mission touts itself as "the first all-civilian missio...
Load-shifting potential of heat pump water heaters studied
Phys.org - 13 Sep 2021 13:39
A Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) research team has gained new insights about heat pump water heaters (HPWHs), an energy-efficient technology that extends the benefits of heat pumps to the task of warming do...