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Jony Ive's LoveFrom Designs Award for Companies With Sustainable Practices
Mac Rumors - 4 Nov 2021 02:12
Jony Ive's design firm LoveFrom has created a special award that's meant to be bestowed on companies that are leaders in creating sustainable markets, reports Wallpaper. The "Terra Carta Seal" designed by LoveFrom was ma...
League of Legends and Valorant are now available in the Epic Games Store
The Verge - 4 Nov 2021 21:12
Four Riot games are now available on the Epic Games Store. | Image: Epic Games Riot Games' League of Legends, Valorant, Teamfight Tactics, and Legends of Runeterra are now available to download from the Epic Games Store,...
Everything we know about Star Ocean: The Divine Force
Digital Trends - 4 Nov 2021 17:36
If you were intrigued by this unique looking JRPG from the masters of the genre, Square Enix, here's everything we know about Star Ocean: The Divine Force.
Zero's 2022 SR electric motorcycle uses in-app purchases for upgrades
Engadget - 4 Nov 2021 20:18
For as long as motorcycles have existed, enthusiasts have been upgrading their rides with new components. Taking that idea to the 21st century, the new 2022 SR from Zero Motorcycles allows you to push its capabilities wi...
T-Mobile is giving its customers a year of Paramount+ for free
Digital Trends - 4 Nov 2021 17:01
T-Mobile is giving its postpaid customers a free year of the basic Paramount+ service -- even if they're already a subscriber.
Using 'mirror nuclei' to probe fundamental physics of atoms and neutron stars
Phys.org - 4 Nov 2021 12:54
About 20 years ago, Michigan State University's B. Alex Brown had an idea to reveal insights about a fundamental but enigmatic force at work in some of the most extreme environments in the universe.
Gene Linked to Cognitive Resilience in the Elderly
Neuroscience News - 4 Nov 2021 01:42
In both aging human and mouse experiments, researchers identified a link between the MEF2 gene and cognitive resilience. Findings suggest enhancing MEF2 activity could protect the brain against age-related dementia.
LIGHTSPEED Presents: "I Was a Teenage Space Jockey" by Stephen Graham Jones
Gizmodo - 4 Nov 2021 18:30
io9 is proud to present fiction from LIGHTSPEED MAGAZINE. Once a month, we feature a story from LIGHTSPEED's current issue. This month's selection is "I Was a Teenage Space Jockey" by Stephen Graham Jones. You can read t...
Google Allows Alternate In-App Payment Options in South Korea, Though Familiar Fees Remain
Wall Street Journal - 4 Nov 2021 12:29
The company plans to continue charging South Korean app developers a service fee for in-app purchases, even as users for the first time globally can choose to use third-party payment platforms.
Marvel's Avengers finally adds Spider-Man this month
Digital Trends - 4 Nov 2021 23:49
Marvel's Avengers has announced the release date for Spider-Man as well as the game's first raid, the Discordant Sound.
Finding Habitable Worlds Must Be a Priority This Decade, U.S. Science Advisors Say
Gizmodo - 4 Nov 2021 19:26
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine released the results of its latest decadal survey, which outlines science objectives for the astronomical community over the next 10 years. The three biggest ...
What you need to do to remove images of yourself on Google
Android Central - 4 Nov 2021 13:00
Back in August, Google announced that kids, teens, and their parents could now request to have pictures of minors removed from search results to "give young people more control over their digital footprint." But how do y...
Toyota lifts annual profit forecast despite production cuts
Phys.org - 4 Nov 2021 10:09
Toyota upgraded its full-year profit forecast on Thursday after a strong quarter that saw it weather production cuts caused by a chip crunch and supply chain issues in pandemic-hit Southeast Asia.
Eternals review: Unique Marvel entry trips through a convoluted plot - CNET
CNET - 4 Nov 2021 21:30
Chloe Zhao's packed MCU film balances so much character and plot that it becomes tough to digest.
Latest New World update has good news for broke players, bad news for gold sellers
Slash Gear - 4 Nov 2021 21:11
Overnight, New World received its weekly update, and there were some big changes contained in this one. While we received the usual round of bug fixes, Amazon also implemented some changes concerning the gold cost of att...
OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual uses NVMe and Thunderbolt for over 5x SSD speed
Slash Gear - 4 Nov 2021 21:03
The folks at OWC make devices that emphasize the power of the tech without unnecessary frills. The industrial design of the products this company makes are often minimal, simple, and ergonomically efficient. When we’re...
Diagnosing cancer with a barcode-inspired test
MIT - 4 Nov 2021 19:50
Dana Al-Sulaiman, a recent postdoc with MIT's Ibn Khaldun Fellowship for Saudi Arabian Women, has developed a cheap, minimally invasive diagnostic test for cancer.
Mozilla Rolling Out 'Site Isolation' With Release of Firefox 94
SecurityWeek - 4 Nov 2021 17:41
Mozilla this week announced that Firefox 94 is bringing Site Isolation to all users, along with patches for over a dozen vulnerabilities, including seven that feature a high severity rating.
Study: Machine learning a useful tool for quantum control
Phys.org - 4 Nov 2021 15:56
In the everyday world, we can perform measurements with nearly unlimited precision. But in the quantum world--the realm of atoms, electrons, photons, and other tiny particles--this becomes much harder. Every measurement ...
These Philadelphians Created an App to Prevent Gun Violence
Wired - 4 Nov 2021 14:00
Two neighbors stepped up to use technology to protect their community, and now they're sharing how easy it is for others to do the same.
IBM Spinoff Kyndryl Starts Quest for Growth
Wall Street Journal - 4 Nov 2021 13:00
IBM completed the spinoff of its IT services business on Wednesday, betting that independence will make it easier to reverse a decline in revenue. The new company, Kyndryl, is scheduled to begin trading Thursday on the N...
Auto industry sees increased demand despite shortages
Slash Gear - 4 Nov 2021 12:44
The pandemic is impacting industries worldwide, particularly those that rely on high-tech microchips for their products. With pandemic-related shutdowns, the supply of microchips is low, something hitting the automotive ...