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ESA and GHGSat support new International Methane Emissions Observatory
ESA - 3 Nov 2021 13:32
In the first 20 years of reaching the atmosphere, methane has more than 80 times the warming power of carbon dioxide. Reducing emissions of this extremely potent gas is, therefore, one of the fastest ways of slowing the ...
Notability Changes App Subscription Policy, Promises Existing Users Lifetime Access to Purchased Features
Mac Rumors - 3 Nov 2021 10:21
Following an outcry from its users, Notability says it is making changes to its controversial subscription policy to ensure that people who previously purchased the app retain lifetime access to all current features and ...
Bats' landing styles differ depending on where they roost
New Scientist - 3 Nov 2021 19:00
An analysis of 35 bat species found in Central America, Bulgaria and China shows that the landing style each species takes is related to the make-up of their roosts
iCloud Private Relay Down for Some Users
Mac Rumors - 3 Nov 2021 21:35
Apple's iCloud Private Relay option is not working for some users, according to Apple's System Status page. The feature is experiencing an outage and is unavailable at the current time. According to Apple, the outage sta...
Ancient Comet May Have Turned Chilean Desert Into Glass
Gizmodo - 3 Nov 2021 21:20
Nearly 50 miles (80 kilometers) of the Chilean coast are covered with oblong fragments of desert glass that researchers who recently studied them say came from a comet's explosion over the Atacama Desert about 12,000 yea...
Sun outburst goes 'cannibal' as fast new blob overtakes a slower one
SPACE.com - 3 Nov 2021 19:34
It's been a busy few days for our sun, which has produced three of the outbursts that scientists call coronal mass ejections since Monday (Nov. 1).
A model that translates everyday human activities into skills for an embodied artificial agent
Phys.org - 3 Nov 2021 15:30
Over the past decade or so, many roboticists and computer scientists have been trying to develop robots that can complete tasks in spaces populated by humans; for instance, helping users to cook, clean and tidy up. To ta...
A Child in Texas Has Been Hospitalized With Rabies, Officials Say
Gizmodo - 3 Nov 2021 21:30
A child in Texas has been hospitalized by rabies that he caught through a bat bite, health officials recently reported--the first documented case of the viral illness within the state in over a decade. Though officials s...
Australia regulator demands face-scanning firm delete photos
Phys.org - 3 Nov 2021 20:51
An Australian privacy authority has ordered facial recognition company Clearview AI to stop scanning the faces of Australians and destroy the images and related data it has already collected.
Ring Alarm Pro review: The best DIY home security system gets even better
TechHive - 3 Nov 2021 18:00
Ring is one of the most recognized names in the world of DIY home security. We named its second-generation Ring Alarm the best DIY home security system in 2020, and the Ring Alarm Pro will likely earn that distinction th...
Get over your public speaking fears with this confidence-boosting AI app
Cult of Mac - 3 Nov 2021 23:30
If you break out in a cold sweat every time you switch into presenter mode on Zoom, you’re not alone. About 75% of the population struggles with the fear of public speaking. For all those moments you wish you had your ...
What a "converged battlefield" means to the future of air... I mean, joint warfare
Ars Technica - 3 Nov 2021 15:00
"Any sensor, any shooter" means more fighting flexibility--and more complexity.
Apple Executives Explain Challenges of Adding Larger Display to Series 7
Mac Rumors - 3 Nov 2021 19:57
The Apple Watch Series 7 comes in new 41mm and 45mm size options and it has the largest display of any Apple Watch to date, a design challenge that Apple executives called "unique" in an interview with The Independent. I...
Apple calls on Samsung and LG to bring OLED displays to MacBook and iPad
Cult of Mac - 3 Nov 2021 12:58
Apple has enlisted Samsung’s help in its effort to bring OLED displays to future MacBook and iPad models, according to a new report. It is also said to be in talks with LG, one of Samsung’s biggest competitors in the...
Is Children's Reading Ability Affected by Their Sleep?
Neuroscience News - 3 Nov 2021 23:47
A new study reveals a link between sleep and reading ability in children. Children who experienced sleep problems had lower performance outcomes on tests of reading than their peers who slept well.
The U.S. Blacklists Makers of Cops' Favorite iPhone Hacking Tool
Gizmodo - 3 Nov 2021 21:40
NSO Group, an Israeli surveillance company whose spyware has been peddled to authoritarian governments around the world, has been sanctioned by the U.S. Commerce Department. The new restrictions, which the agency announc...
Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor will detect carbon monoxide, dust
Android Central - 3 Nov 2021 20:50
Back up your screeching alarm with warnings and recommendations courtesy of Alexa. What you need to know Amazon's new smart home device will detect dangerous levels of carbon monoxide, dust and allergens, or volatile org...
Brydge's new keyboard case turns smallest iPad Pro into a laptop with big capabilities
Cult of Mac - 3 Nov 2021 20:19
The Brydge 11 Max+ is a clip-on keyboard designed to make an 11-inch iPad Pro into a very portable clamshell notebook. It magnetically attaches to the tablet and adds a backlit keyboard and trackpad. After being announce...
What the Hell Is 'Right-Clicker Mentality?'
Motherboard - 3 Nov 2021 18:55
A Twitter meme reveals everything you need to know about NFTs and the culture around it.
Apple Debuts True-Crime Podcast 'Hooked' as First Standalone Original
Mac Rumors - 3 Nov 2021 18:04
Apple today debuted "Hooked," a true-crime podcast, seemingly as the company's first wholly standalone original podcast series. While Apple has already begun its venture into original podcasts with the likes of "Oprah's ...
What can European technology leaders expect in 2022?
ZDNet - 3 Nov 2021 17:23
In 2022, European technology leaders can expect less volatility than in 2021, but it won't be smooth sailing.