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Graphene 'stimulation' could selectively kill off cancer cells
Engadget - 21 May 2018 12:02
A chance lab discovery is opening up the possibility for wide-scale improvements in drug screening, application of selective painkillers, and selectively nuking cancer cells. The mystery material? Graphene, a semi-metal ...
How NASA Will Unlock the Secrets of Quantum Mechanics Aboard the ISS
Gizmodo - 21 May 2018 17:10
An Antares rocket launched from Virginia before sunrise this morning and is on its way to the International Space Station. Its 7,400 pounds of cargo include an experiment that will chill atoms to just about absolute zero...
The Huawei MateBook X Pro is finally on sale in the US
Slash Gear - 21 May 2018 16:51
Huawei’s MateBook X Pro, the MacBook-rivaling ultraportable notebook that proves the company can make some seriously impressive design, is now available in the US. Announced back at Mobile World Congress, the 13.9-inch...
CLiP™ System Compact Storage and Driver Multitool
The Gadget Flow - 21 May 2018 15:00
Carry everything you could need when you have the CLiP™ System Compact Storage and Driver Multitool. Standing for Carry, Light, and Protect, this tool set is practical and easy to carry anywhere. The CLiP™ System fea...
UK promises funding for AI-based early cancer detection
Engadget - 21 May 2018 05:10
The UK is about to make a big bet on AI's ability to spot cancer. The Guardian has learned that Prime Minister Theresa May will commit "millions of pounds" in funding for research toward AI that can diagnose cancer and c...
TeenSafe child monitoring app leaked thousands of customer data
Slash Gear - 21 May 2018 03:56
It seems that our eagerness or carelessness in surrendering our data so easily to companies and services is finally coming back to haunt us. From massive customer database hacking to the recent Facebook scandal, the data...
Crowdfunded 3D headphone startup Ossic closes its doors
Engadget - 21 May 2018 03:36
It's a sad time if you're a fan of 3D audio. Ossic, a startup that crowdfunded a pair of headphones that personalized 3D sound for your ears, has shut down due to a lack of funds. It successfully shipped a handful of dev...
Teen phone tracking app exposed thousands of Apple accounts
Engadget - 21 May 2018 02:03
Parents understandably pour a lot of trust into apps that monitor their kids' activity. That makes it all the more painful when there's a lapse in security, and that's unfortunately the case today. Security researcher Ro...
Tesla Model 3 brake controversy loses EV a key recommendation
Slash Gear - 21 May 2018 23:47
Tesla’s Model 3 may be its most affordable car, but concerns over braking performance has seen the electric sedan miss getting the nod from Consumer Reports. Latest in a series of ongoing tensions between the testing c...
Google Maps can replace the dull arrow with 3D car icons
Engadget - 21 May 2018 23:34The Pentagon's Controversial Drone AI-Imaging Project Extends Beyond Google
Gizmodo - 21 May 2018 23:10
Google has pressed forward with its effort to provide artificial intelligence solutions to the Department of Defense, despite an internal employee petition against the company's involvement in a pilot program that analyz...
Tesla and Consumer Reports continue feud following Model 3 review
Engadget - 21 May 2018 23:03
Tesla and Consumer Reports have a sordid history of squabbling over car reviews, and that's not about to stop just because the Model 3 is on the road. CR has stopped short of recommending the Model 3 following a handful ...
USB-C to Lightning cable price cut suggests an Apple change afoot
Slash Gear - 21 May 2018 22:59
Apple’s USB-C to Lightning cable has seen a quiet price cut, dropping in price by almost a quarter amid rumors of a shake up in iPhone and iPad charging. Although Apple includes a USB-A to Lightning cable in the box wi...
The Supreme Court Just Torpedoed the Hopes of Every Gig Economy Worker
Gizmodo - 21 May 2018 22:47
The Supreme Court, as you may have read, gave its opinion today on Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis and, in a 5-4 split, decided to uphold forced arbitration agreements that preclude employees from pursuing class-action lawsu...
$100m Fortnite prize fund sees Epic open eSports wallet
Slash Gear - 21 May 2018 22:46
Fortnite, like most big games with a competitive aspect these days, has big eSports aspirations. Epic confirmed that today by announcing that it’s earmarking a ridiculous amount of money for Fortnite tournament prize p...
Official 'Fortnite' tournaments will offer $100 million in prizes
Engadget - 21 May 2018 22:42
When Epic Games revealed its first, albeit limited-time, Fortnite ranked play mode last week, it promised more details on competitive play would arrive soon. We now know a little more on Fortnite's future in the professi...
Siri Easter Egg Hints It Will Be Less Terrible After WWDC
Gizmodo - 21 May 2018 22:39
Siri easter eggs can range from dorky to almost fun, but a new one is hinting that Apple's voice assistant is about to get a major upgrade.
Sonos bundles offer audio options for home theater, vinyl and more
Engadget - 21 May 2018 22:21
As we head towards Sonos' home theater event on June 6th, the company has just revealed new speaker bundles that will help you save on a Sonos-based home sound system.
FCC Commissioner Says the Agency Is a Shill for ISPs as She Slams the Door on Her Way Out
Gizmodo - 21 May 2018 22:15
In an interview just prior to leaving the FCC this month, former Commissioner Mignon Clyburn took aim at the agency where she worked for nearly nine years, saying it has abandoned its mission to safeguard consumers and p...
Oculus' privacy center now shows you what data is being collected
Engadget - 21 May 2018 21:59
Last month, Oculus announced updates to its privacy policies, likely to comply with GDPR, which goes into effect this Friday. Ahead of that deadline, a new feature is available today for users worldwide: My Privacy Cente...
LG Q7 tempts the mid-range with Quad DAC and QLens
Slash Gear - 21 May 2018 21:53
While most people might have eyes on the incoming launch of the LG G7 ThinQ, today the company is also bolstering its mid-range Q line. LG has announced the Q7, which claims to further blur the line behind mid-range and ...
Redditor Gives Live Updates After Apparently Finding Anti-Tank Missile in Server Room
Gizmodo - 21 May 2018 21:50
Ever head into the office to find your chair at someone else's desk? Or a new plant in the break room? What about a live explosive next to where you keep the server racks? That's what Reddit user WhySoSadCZ appears to ha...