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2022 'MacBook' and 'iMac Pro' Could Help Apple Simplify Its Naming Strategy
Mac Rumors - 11 Dec 2021 12:00
Apple could be looking to simplify the naming of its product lineups, most noticeably with the launch of a "MacBook" and "iMac Pro" in 2022, according to recent rumors. Apple is believed to be preparing to launch five ne...
Destructive pest moth stripped of sex appeal by gene editing
New Scientist - 11 Dec 2021 10:00
Female beet armyworms with a deleted gene don't produce sex pheromones, which could be exploited as a way to control numbers of this agricultural pest
New Tesla Cybertruck prototype gives Elon Musk "troubles"
Slash Gear - 11 Dec 2021 04:37
Tesla’s blocky, futuristic Cybertruck — the vehicle that looks like a low-poly model in real life — was recently spied going for a spin on the company’s Fremont, California, track. Drone footage captured Tesla’...
Human Brain Development Study Sheds Light on Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Neuroscience News - 11 Dec 2021 01:48
A new investigation into interneuron development sheds light on how disorders associated with neurodevelopment, such as autism and schizophrenia may occur.
If you have an iPhone 11, now is the time to upgrade to iPhone 13: Here are the key differences
Pocket-lint - 11 Dec 2021 13:15
When the iPhone 13 was released in September 2021, it was immediately clear that it was a significant enough improvement on the previous generation - the
FDA approves eye drops that can treat age-related blurry vision - CNET
CNET - 11 Dec 2021 03:12
The drops, called Vuity, are for daily use and are now available with a prescription in the US.
FAA: No more commercial astronaut wings, too many launching
Phys.org - 11 Dec 2021 09:10
Heads up, future space travelers: No more commercial astronaut wings will be awarded from the Federal Aviation Administration after this year.
Better.com CEO Who Fired 900 Employees on Zoom and Behaved Like Trash Is 'Taking Time Off'
Gizmodo - 11 Dec 2021 07:52
If you were looking for nominees for "Worst Boss of the Year," look no further than Better.com CEO Vishal Garg, who is apparently "taking time off" in response to the backlash he's received for behaving like trash.
Artificial intelligence runs more data centers, but still won't relieve technology staffing woes
ZDNet - 11 Dec 2021 06:45
Forecasting data center capacity remains a dark art, and a continuing challenge for companies. AI to the rescue? Hold that thought.
Top Excel experts will battle it out in an esports-like competition this weekend
PC World - 11 Dec 2021 04:23
Move over, League of Legends. Does anyone even care about Overwatch? No, the real future of esports is spreadsheets and Microsoft Excel. Don’t believe us? Then tune in to ESPN3 or YouTube this weekend to find out. No, ...
Run Linux edge applications on Windows PCs and servers with EFLOW
TechRepublic - 11 Dec 2021 03:11
WSL isn't the only official way to run Linux code on Windows systems. Find out how to take advantage of Azure IoT Edge for Linux on Windows.
OnePlus might announce a OnePlus Pad tablet in early 2022
Pocket-lint - 11 Dec 2021 03:10
After years of selling "flagship-killer" Android smartphones, OnePlus is apparently working on a tablet called the OnePlus Pad.According to a report by
Polymega Base Unit + Wireless Controller modular gaming setup plays classic games
The Gadget Flow - 11 Dec 2021 03:00
Go for the Polymega Base Unit + Wireless Controller modular gaming setup for a modular gaming experience. And play CD-ROM games. It comes with all the components you need to start, including the base unit, optical disc d...
Sony planned PlayStation Now gaming service for the iPhone & Android
AppleInsider - 11 Dec 2021 01:48
A series of internal documents reveal that Sony had planned to bring its PlayStation Now service to mobile devices -- and Apple had insider knowledge of the plan. Image Credit: Sony Sony's PlayStation Now service is a cl...
Michael Strahan taking football to space on Blue Origin flight Saturday
SPACE.com - 11 Dec 2021 01:32
Michael Strahan, who played in the NFL from 1993 to 2007, will tote a football on his suborbital jaunt with Jeff Bezos' spaceflight company Blue Origin on Saturday.
Amazon's The Expanse hit sci-fi show is getting its own Telltale game
Slash Gear - 11 Dec 2021 01:30
Telltale Games plans to turn Amazon’s hit science fiction series The Expanse into a video game. The announcement was made during Thursday’s The Game Awards 2021 show, and it included a one-minute teaser trailer. Play...
What Happens in Our Cells After Exercise?
Neuroscience News - 11 Dec 2021 01:30
A new approach pinpoints which proteins in the body's cells are most critical for sugar absorption following exercise.
Facebook tests live chat support for users locked out of their accounts
Android Central - 11 Dec 2021 01:25
It has also added new controls for creators to moderate comments on their posts and block certain people. What you need to know Facebook makes it easier to get support if you're locked out of your account in a new test. ...
The Milky Way's supermassive black hole burps 'mini-jets,' scientists find
SPACE.com - 11 Dec 2021 00:57
The supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way galaxy periodically hiccups, burping a "mini-jet" out into space.
Amazon explains outage that took out a large chunk of the internet
Engadget - 11 Dec 2021 23:41
Amazon has explained the Web Services outage that knocked parts of the internet offline for several hours on December 7th -- and promised more clarity if this happens in the future. As CNBCreports, Amazon revealed an aut...
New IBM and Samsung transistors could be key to sub-1nm chips
Engadget - 11 Dec 2021 23:30White supremacists, extremists are a problem on Twitter Spaces
Mashable - 11 Dec 2021 23:11
Twitter Spaces is being weaponized by white supremacists, conspiracy theorists, and other extremist groups, according to researchers. A new report by the Washington Post highlights the hate speech and extremism that can ...