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Twitter Reveals New Ad Rules After Enabling Election Propaganda
Gizmodo - 25 Oct 2017 00:00
In response to increased scrutiny over Russia-bought ads that targeted Americans during the 2016 election, Twitter has announced new measures to increase transparency around ads purchased on its service.
Kaspersky says it briefly possessed classified NSA files
Engadget - 25 Oct 2017 17:13
Earlier this month, reports surfaced that classified NSA documents detailing how US agencies defend their cyber networks and how they breach foreign ones were stolen by Russian hackers in 2015. Those reports noted that t...
Nissan is joining Formula E
Engadget - 25 Oct 2017 16:02
Nissan has made big strides in its push for electrification by unveiling two new zero-emission concept vehicles and announcing its plans to join Formula E racing from the 2018-2019 season. At the Tokyo Motor Show the bra...
AT&T is making an Android-powered DirecTV streaming hub
Engadget - 25 Oct 2017 01:11
AT&T might not rely solely on other companies' devices to pipe DirecTV Now and other forms of internet-only video into your home. Variety has unearthed a new FCC filing for an Android TV-powered set-top box dubbed the "A...
PlayStation Sale of the Dead brings big game discounts until Halloween
Slash Gear - 25 Oct 2017 23:49
Sony has a major sale going on in the days leading up to Halloween and it is called ‘Sale of the Dead.’ The sale is in its second week, which stays live until October 31 at 8AM PT. The sale covers a huge number of ti...
2018 BMW X2 breaks new design ground
Slash Gear - 25 Oct 2017 23:46
Is there room in your heart for a brand new crossover SUV? BMW sure hopes so, hence the 2018 BMW X2, a brand new model in the company’s line-up, borrowing from the sportier “coupe-SUV” stylings of the largest X4 an...
Google's sentiment analysis API is just as biased as humans
Engadget - 25 Oct 2017 23:46Hisense's $10,000 'Laser TV' is a true home cinema in box
Engadget - 25 Oct 2017 23:24
Hisense announced a new theater system today -- the 100-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart Laser TV -- which is essentially a projector with speakers. The company says it uses movie theater technology to provide crisp, bright images...
God Creates Dinosaurs. God Destroys Dinosaurs. God Creates Man. Man Buys Poster.
Gizmodo - 25 Oct 2017 23:08
You were so preoccupied with whether or not you could buy this poster for 20% off with code SALEONTOLOGY that you didn't stop to think if you should.
New CRISPR tool alters RNA for wider gene editing applications
Engadget - 25 Oct 2017 23:03
The CRISPR gene editing technique can be used for all sorts of amazing things by targeting your DNA. Scientists are using it in experimental therapies for ALS and Huntington's disease, ways to let those with celiac disea...
Lenovo YOGA 720 15″ Review: a sleek but heavy Windows laptop
Slash Gear - 25 Oct 2017 22:43
This year has brought one of the most beautiful and capable Lenovo YOGA laptops we’ve seen so far: the YOGA 720. This laptop — the 15″ version, in this case — sports a sleek all-metal body alongside an Ultra HD g...
Roku streaming may soon be available on many more devices
Engadget - 25 Oct 2017 22:42
Roku is still synonymous with its media devices, but you may have to shake that notion before long. Variety tipsters claim that Roku is planning a first move into streaming video on third-party hardware. Reportedly, it's...
Report: The Raid's Gareth Evans Is in Talks to Direct a Solo Deathstroke Movie
Gizmodo - 25 Oct 2017 22:30
For the past few years, Deathstroke has been linked to the standalone Batman movie. But now, it seems like Warner Bros. has bigger plans for the character--and they're placing him in the hands of the director of The Raid...
Pokemon GO Halloween has a new star: So says Reddit
Slash Gear - 25 Oct 2017 22:21
The Shiny Pokemon that’s arrived during Pokemon GO’s Halloween event 2017 is the new most sought-after monster in the game. With a capture ratio of around 0.3%, users are having one heck of a time capturing this new ...
Sorry, Genetically Engineered 'Diet Bacon' Is Still Not a Thing
Gizmodo - 25 Oct 2017 22:20
On Monday, Chinese scientists published a paper heralding a truly remarkable feat: Using the genome-editing technique CRISPR, they created 12 healthy pigs with about 24 percent less body fat than usual. The implications ...
AT&T Nighthawk mobile hotspot claims up to 2x LTE speeds
Slash Gear - 25 Oct 2017 22:08
AT&T has a new speedy mobile hotspot router, the AT&T Nighthawk, and while it may continue the carrier’s “5G evolution” fudge, you might not mind so much when you see the speeds. The Netgear-made hotspot could deli...
DJI's scanner can nab info on drones mid-flight
Engadget - 25 Oct 2017 22:02
This morning, Chinese drone company DJI demonstrated its new AeroScope device that can track UAVs in a 5-kilometer radius. At the moment, it can only monitor the company's drones, but it's a potentially potent tool for l...
What the Hell Happened to the March for Science?
Gizmodo - 25 Oct 2017 22:00
April 22nd was supposed to be a victory lap and the birth of a new movement. That day, the March for Science saw a million scientists and science lovers descend on Washington, D.C. and cities and hamlets around the world...
Android 8.1 developer preview download is out: Here's what's inside
Slash Gear - 25 Oct 2017 21:56
It seems like the hype from the launch of Android 8.0 has barely died down, but it’s time to start looking forward to what’s next. Obviously, we won’t be receiving the next major release of Android – Android 9.0 ...
No, the Famous Windows XP Hill Is Not on Fire
Gizmodo - 25 Oct 2017 21:55
As you may have heard, California is recovering after a rash of deadly wildfires that forced a state of emergency in Los Angeles County last month and killed dozens up north. But with tragedy comes hoaxes. And though a j...
AT&T's Netgear mobile hotspot promises twice the speed of LTE
Engadget - 25 Oct 2017 21:41
AT&T has just announced the first mobile hotspot router, the Netgear Nighthawk, that can connect to the telecom company's "5G Evolution" network, which AT&T claims offers up to twice the speed of typical 4G LTE. The serv...
Nazi Groups Kicked Off Reddit as Next Wave of Community Bans Begins
Gizmodo - 25 Oct 2017 21:28
As of approximately one hour ago, Reddit has begun a wave of new community bans, reminiscent of the culling during interim CEO Ellen Pao's reign in 2015 that saw a handful of hate-based groups removed from the site. This...