Technology News
DARPA developing small vertical-takeoff aircraft for military use
SPACE.com - 10 Sep 2022 00:19
DARPA's ANCILLARY program aims to develop a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft that can operate in areas without preexisting air bases or other infrastructure.
Watch SpaceX rocket launch huge test satellite, 34 Starlinks on record-setting 14th flight Saturday
SPACE.com - 10 Sep 2022 14:00
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will fly for the 14th time on Saturday night (Sept. 10), launching 34 of the company's Starlink satellites and a smartphone connectivity test craft to orbit. Watch it live.
Sensory trick makes objects seem heavy or light in virtual reality
New Scientist - 10 Sep 2022 10:00
Vibrating pads placed on people's arms can make the illusion of weight in virtual reality more convincing by tricking the brain to disregard some input from our senses
These New iPhone 14 Features Were on Android First
Gizmodo - 10 Sep 2022 16:00
I'm not saying that Apple's newest smartphone lifted elements directly from the mass of phones already floating around in the Android space, but I noticed some similarities during the Far Out keynote that I couldn't igno...
Our Fujifilm XH2 First Impressions Got a Big Update!
The Phoblographer - 10 Sep 2022 12:00
The featured image of this article was shot with the Fujifilm 35mm f1.4 R; a lens that Fujifilm reps told us wouldn't resolve the sensor. But it indeed resolves the sensor; perhaps it's not as clear or delivers as many l...
NASA Hosts National Space Council Meeting, Vice President Chairs Event
NASA Breaking news - 10 Sep 2022 01:23New York has declared a state of emergency for polio
New Scientist - 10 Sep 2022 00:39
Poliovirus types known to cause paralysis have now been found in wastewater samples from five counties in New York state, and genetic tests confirm community spread
Looking for a career change? How coding boot camps could make tech jobs a reality
USA Today - 10 Sep 2022 16:00
Coding boot camps across the country offer a shorter route for many students seeking a career in technology. But can they get jobs?
DPReview TV: What's in Chris' bag for an arctic adventure?
DP Review - 10 Sep 2022 16:00
When heading off an an arctic fishing adventure, Chris knew he'd have to bring a compact, rugged photo/video kit. What did he choose? Watch now and find out! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPRevi...
Apple Messages Won't Play Nice With Android Anytime Soon
Wired - 10 Sep 2022 15:00
Plus: Brazil and Apple face off, Google expands its eco-friendly Maps directions, and social sites start prepping for the US midterm elections.
11 Etiquette Rules You Should Always Keep In Mind
Twisted Sifter - 10 Sep 2022 21:38
What happened to people with manners? Sadly, it seems that as the years go on, the ruder folks seem to get. But we’re going to try to put a stop to that TODAY with these 10 helpful reminders of things that you should A...
Hendrick's Gin Wants You to Know It Saved These Rare and Near-Extinct Cucumbers for Capitalism
Gizmodo - 10 Sep 2022 14:00
I must admit, I'm not a big fan of cucumbers. However, I certainly don't want to see cucumbers go the way of the dodo. That's why, when Hendrick's Gin informed me that it had "brought some of the most rare and peculiar c...
Demand for Electric Cars Is Threatening Chile's Flamingos
Gizmodo - 10 Sep 2022 14:00
The gorgeous pink flamingos that inhabit one of Chile's most unique habitats are declining--and demand for electric cars may be partly to blame.
Classified UFO videos would 'harm national security' if released, Navy says
Live Science - 10 Sep 2022 13:00
The U.S. Navy admitted that it has unreleased videos of UFO encounters but refused to share them due to 'national security concerns.'
Musk's latest reason to drop Twitter deal--whistleblower payment
Phys.org - 10 Sep 2022 12:07
Elon Musk on Friday added a severance payment made by Twitter to a whistleblower to the list of reasons he feels entitled to walk away from his $44 billion deal to buy the social media platform.
Pentagon combines sea drones, AI to police Gulf region
Phys.org - 10 Sep 2022 12:07
Iran's recent seizure of unmanned US Navy boats shined a light on a pioneering Pentagon program to develop networks of air, surface and underwater drones for patrolling large regions, meshing their surveillance with arti...
Giant blobs in Earth's mantle may be driving a 'diamond factory' near our planet's core
SPACE.com - 10 Sep 2022 12:00
Water driven toward Earth's center by plate tectonics could lead to the creation of diamonds at the boundary between the core and the mantle.
Small nuke reactors emerge as energy option, but risks loom
Phys.org - 10 Sep 2022 11:58
A global search for alternative sources to Russian energy during the war in Ukraine has refocused attention on smaller, easier-to-build nuclear power stations, which proponents say could provide a cheaper, more efficient...
U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Iran Over Cyberattack on Albania
The Hacker News - 10 Sep 2022 11:43
The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday announced sanctions against Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) and its Minister of Intelligence, Esmaeil Khatib, for engaging in cyber-enabled activities against th...
'Wordle' today, September 10: Answer, hints, and help for word of the day (#448)
Digital Trends - 10 Sep 2022 06:00
Trying to solve today's Wordle? If you're stuck, we've got a few hints that will help you keep your Wordle streak alive.
Canon Needs Third-Party RF Lenses To Tempt New Photographers
The Phoblographer - 10 Sep 2022 06:00
The new mounts launched in the full-frame mirrorless boom of 2018 are finally beginning to see third-party autofocus lens options. And yet, as companies like Tamron announce its first Z Mount lens, third-party optics for...
How to watch U.S. Netflix from the UK
Mashable - 10 Sep 2022 05:55
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