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Reports: Trump Admin Approved Secret Deal to Sell U.S. Nuclear Tech and Assistance to Saudi Arabia
Gizmodo - 28 Mar 2019 04:30
Secretary of Energy Rick Perry approved six "secret authorizations" to allow companies to sell "nuclear power technology and assistance" to Saudi Arabia as part of a plan to win a deal to help build at least two nuclear ...
Just seeing coffee is enough to make your mind more alert
Slash Gear - 28 Mar 2019 22:06
If you forgot to buy more coffee but still have an empty can lying around, good news: the mere sight of coffee or something that reminds you of it is enough to stimulate your mind, according to a new study. Coffee is wel...
(Almost) everything you wanted to know about the Apple Card
Engadget - 28 Mar 2019 17:30
With its latest product, Apple wants your money. But it also wants to be your personal finance coach. The company is pitching the Apple Card as a way to "help customers lead a healthier financial life," mostly through an...
Family Tree DNA offers to trade privacy to catch criminals
Engadget - 28 Mar 2019 19:12
The at-home DNA testing company Family Tree DNA is asking customers to share their genetic data to help law enforcement solve crimes. A video featuring Ed Smart, the father of kidnapping victim Elizabeth Smart, attempts ...
Wow Air Abruptly Shuts Down, and Stranded Passengers Don't Know What to Do
Gizmodo - 28 Mar 2019 17:15
Budget airline Wow Air has ceased all operations and canceled all flights, leaving many passengers very screwed and very stranded.
Land Rover's Evoque hides off-road tech behind a luxury SUV
Engadget - 28 Mar 2019 17:03
The Range Rover line of vehicles commands a premium price. The British automaker is known for luxurious SUVs that are able to navigate the toughest terrain. That well-earned reputation includes all its vehicles -- even t...
5 Awesome AI Experiences You Can Test Out in Your Browser Right Now
Gizmodo - 28 Mar 2019 16:12
Artificial intelligence is already everywhere, and its influence is growing. It can be hard to get your head around exactly what AI does and how it can be deployed though, which is why we present to you these five fun on...
Dogs Detect Seizures by Smelling Them, New Evidence Suggests
Gizmodo - 28 Mar 2019 16:00
Trained assistance dogs have shown that they can sniff out an assortment of diseases, but the canine ability to smell seizures has never been thoroughly examined--nor has the existence of a distinct seizure scent ever be...
Razer Phone 3 delay blamed on 5G rollout
Slash Gear - 28 Mar 2019 05:22
Network operators and smartphone makers were all making noise about 5G at last month’s MWC. But while almost all of them promise to be 5G-ready, many skirted around the fact that 5G itself isn’t that ready. It won’...
Alzheimer's plaques found in dolphins' brains hint at toxin risk
Slash Gear - 28 Mar 2019 01:41
In a new study, researchers revealed the discovery of beta-amyloid plaques in the brains of stranded dolphins, the same plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease in humans. The finding builds upon existing evidence o...
MoviePass alternative Infinity will include couple and family plans
Slash Gear - 28 Mar 2019 00:53
A company called Influx Worldwide has announced plans to launch its own MoviePass alternative called Infinity. This upcoming subscription service will be available in North America and include plans for families and coup...
Boeing explains its 737 Max software update
Engadget - 28 Mar 2019 00:46
Boeing has detailed its promised software update for 737 Max jets, and it largely matches up with the rumored safety improvements that could reduce the likelihood of a crash. The anti-stall Maneuvering Characteristics Au...
FTC Says It Shut Down Spammers Behind 'Billions' of Robocalls
Gizmodo - 28 Mar 2019 00:35
The Federal Trade Commission says it has stopped four robocalling outfits responsible for spamming U.S. consumers with billions of illegal and predatory calls, getting them to agree to stop using automatic dialers and co...
Apple apologizes for failing MacBook keyboards yet again
Ars Technica - 28 Mar 2019 23:42
The failures may be uncommon, but third time isn't the charm for this design.
Borderlands 1 GOTY remaster arrives in April with UHD and HDR
Slash Gear - 28 Mar 2019 23:42
In addition to announcing the upcoming launch of Borderlands 3, Gearbox Software has revealed plans to launch a remastered version of the original Borderlands game. The new Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition will arri...
Boston Dynamics' new Handle robot heads to the warehouse
Engadget - 28 Mar 2019 23:31
When we first met Handle the wheeled robot was hopping and jumping to show off its agility, but a new demo video from Boston Dynamics is much more practical. In this one, larger Handle units work autonomously to move box...
UK Labour Party Declares National Climate Emergency in Likely Political First
Gizmodo - 28 Mar 2019 23:30
UK politics is more than a seemingly endless Brexit slog. On Thursday, for instance, the Labour Party declared a climate emergency. It likely marks the first major party declaring a climate emergency at the national leve...
Wildly Spinning Asteroid Caught In the Throes of Self-Destruction
Gizmodo - 28 Mar 2019 23:16
With its long, bright tail, this object bears an uncanny resemblance to a comet, but it's actually an active asteroid. New observations suggest the asteroid is spinning so quickly that it's starting to break down and cru...
FCC Reportedly Collected Only 0.003% of Robocall Fines Since 2015
Gizmodo - 28 Mar 2019 23:00
As late as last month, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai was on the Fox News Channel boasting about having imposed on robocalls some of the "biggest fines in the FCC's history." Documents obtained this week by reporters at the Wall ...
Google, Cuba deal could bring faster internet to the island
Engadget - 28 Mar 2019 22:52
Today, Google signed a memorandum with Cuba's telecom monopoly ETECSA to create a cost-free connection between the two networks. Doing so will boost Cuba's internet speeds, but this peering agreement comes with a catch. ...
Epix Now streaming service finally arrives on Roku and Fire TV
Slash Gear - 28 Mar 2019 22:49
Premium network Epix has a streaming service option for viewers who don’t have a traditional television plan but want access to the network’s content. Called Epix Now, this service provides on-demand access to movies...
Borderlands 3 officially revealed with more guns than ever
Slash Gear - 28 Mar 2019 22:33
We all knew it was coming, but today Gearbox made it official. During its PAX East keynote, the company officially unveiled Borderlands 3, a game fans of the series have been waiting a long time for. At the moment, detai...