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How to find out which Android apps are using the most memory
TechRepublic - 12 Oct 2021 18:04
Did you know there's a way to check and see how much memory each app is using on your Android device? Jack Wallen shows you how.
Best photo editing apps for astrophotography
SPACE.com - 12 Oct 2021 18:45
Polish up your night sky images with our round-up of the best photo editing apps for astrophotography.
Apple Highlights Upcoming October 18 Event With Interactive AR Logo
Mac Rumors - 12 Oct 2021 18:57
Apple just announced its second fall event, which is set to take place on Monday, October 18. As usual, the Apple Events webpage features an augmented reality logo that you can see when viewing the page on an iOS device....
New Google feature will compete with Facebook, Twitter in curating news
Phys.org - 12 Oct 2021 17:50
Google is developing a new feature called Big Moments, which will compete with rivals Facebook and Twitter in delivering the latest breaking news updates during major events.
Prince Charles' Vintage Car Runs on Wine and Cheese Because Of Course It Does
Gizmodo - 12 Oct 2021 19:20
In the most princely move of perhaps all prince moves, one of Prince Charles' expensive cars uses wine and cheese byproducts as fuel. Classy!
When Will Offices Open?
The New Yorker - 12 Oct 2021 02:07
Ambiguous return-to-work plans are good for executives but bad for employees.
These Solar-Powered Headphones Let You Ditch the Charger
Wired - 12 Oct 2021 20:47
Urbanista's noise-canceling cans are a fine listen, but what really sets them apart is a solar cell that derives energy from any type of light.
How to remove the Widgets button from Windows 11
PC World - 12 Oct 2021 16:30
Within Windows 11, the Widgets drawer is huge. But what if you don’t want Widgets? You might not be able to banish it entirely, but you can get rid of the Widgets button from your Taskbar in just a few easy steps. In f...
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope arrives in French Guiana ahead of Dec. 18 launch
SPACE.com - 12 Oct 2021 23:59
A cargo ship carrying the $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope arrived in French Guiana on Tuesday (Oct. 12), wrapping up a 16-day ocean voyage that covered 1,500 miles (2,500 kilometers).
Greenland's Ice Sheet is Similar in Many Ways to the Solar System's Icy Worlds and Can Teach Us How to Search for Life
Universe Today - 12 Oct 2021 22:43
Many regions on Earth are temperate, nutrient-rich, stable environments where life seems to thrive effortlessly. But not all of Earth. Some parts, like Greenland’s ice sheet, are inhospitable. In our nascent search for...
New scientific resource will help uncover the genetic underpinnings of type 2 diabetes
Science Daily - 12 Oct 2021 17:22
Investigators have developed a resource for analyzing how genetic variants in cells that drive type 2 diabetes may contribute to the disease.
Intel's Alder Lake Core i5 could be the new go-to budget gaming CPU
Digital Trends - 12 Oct 2021 01:16
New benchmarks have surfaced for the Alder Lake Core i5-12400. And if they're real, this chip could be the go-to budget gaming CPU for years to come.
Save hundreds on this lifetime subscription to iBrave's cloud web hosting
Mashable - 12 Oct 2021 17:29
TL;DR: Build out your place on the web with a lifetime subscription to iBrave'sCloud Web Hosting Service, on sale for $99.99 as of Oct. 12 — that's a 96% discount. Plus, you'll receive a $20 store credit. Do-it-yoursel...
India's PM vows broader public-private space cooperation as OneWeb eyes Indian launches
Space News - 12 Oct 2021 15:39
India's prime minister said Oct. 11 his government will widen cooperation with industry, young innovators and startups to bring about "exponential innovation" in the country's space sector. OneWeb, meanwhile, signaled it...
Apple Watch Series 7 fast charging needs this accessory to work
BGR - 12 Oct 2021 02:17
The Apple Watch Series 7 is available for preorder from Apple and other retailers in various regions around the globe. But supply is limited and some models sold out right after Apple started taking preorders on Friday. ...
Former Senior Pentagon Official Says China is Kicking Our Ass in Artificial Intelligence
Gizmodo - 12 Oct 2021 02:00
A former senior Pentagon official recently quit his job over frustrations with the government's apparent inability to make meaningful headway on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity--two areas he says China will lik...
Fortnite v18.20 update detailed: Release date, downtime, leaks
Slash Gear - 12 Oct 2021 01:59
Epic Games plans to release another update for its hit battle royale game Fortnite in the early morning hours tomorrow, the company has revealed. With the announcement comes the related details for players who want to kn...
Microsoft recommends you turn on this important Windows 11 security feature
Digital Trends - 12 Oct 2021 01:37
Ransomware is a big issue, but Microsoft thinks it has a solution with its Tamper Protection feature. Here's what you need to know about what it does.
The GPU shortage turns a year old while prices continue to rise
Digital Trends - 12 Oct 2021 00:37
More thanr a year since the start of the chip shortage, getting a graphics card at MSRP continues to be impossible. A new report shows another rise in pricing.
This Spongebob themed Xbox Series X is absolutely incredible - CNET
CNET - 12 Oct 2021 00:27
It's to commemorate the launch of Nickolodeon All-Star Brawl, which is not an all-timer.
If you've been considering refinancing, now is the time for action - CNET
CNET - 12 Oct 2021 22:22
Rates are historically low. But experts see increases on the horizon.
The Astronauts who Would Have Tested Starliner Have Been Reassigned to an Upcoming SpaceX Crew Dragon Launch
Universe Today - 12 Oct 2021 22:21
NASA has taken the two astronauts selected to test the Starliner and reassigned them to fly the fifth SpaceX Dragon mission to the ISS. The post The Astronauts who Would Have Tested Starliner Have Been Reassigned to an U...