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Popular pain reliever linked to stroke risk in some older adults
Slash Gear - 2 Apr 2019 21:13
Common over-the-counter pain reliever acetaminophen, which is sold under brand names like Tylenol, may increase the risk of stroke in diabetics, according to a new study. This particular pain medication is available to p...
Google Employees Step Up to Demand Fair Treatment for Contractors
Gizmodo - 2 Apr 2019 17:00
On Tuesday, more than 900 Google workers signed a letter urging the company to respect its contracted labor. As tech workers continue to call out unfair labor practices in the industry, they're forming a coalition with c...
Russian anti-drone patent details defense UAV with built-in shotgun
Slash Gear - 2 Apr 2019 02:45
While some countries experiment with eagles, drones that launch nets, and signal disruptors, Russia is taking a different approach to dealing with unwanted drones: shotguns. A state-owned Russian weapons company called A...
Spark email app debuts on Android as Inbox gets the axe
Engadget - 2 Apr 2019 16:45
For years, iOS and macOS users have had access to Spark, an organization-focussed email app. Until now, Android users were left in the dark, but as of today, Spark is officially available in the Google Play store.
NASA: Debris Field Created by India's Anti-Satellite Test Threatens the ISS
Gizmodo - 2 Apr 2019 16:20
India's first successful test of an anti-satellite weapon has produced an orbiting debris field consisting of at least 400 pieces, according to NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine. This debris now threatens the ISS, he sa...
Bragi sells off its in-ear headphone business as it focuses on software
Engadget - 2 Apr 2019 04:14
Bragi hasn't been shy about transitioning away from making consumer-facing earbuds and toward developing high-concept features, but it's now clear that shift is complete. The company has confirmed to TechCrunch that it s...
Pregnant whale dies after consuming nearly 50lbs of plastic trash
Slash Gear - 2 Apr 2019 03:57
Last week, a dead sperm whale was discovered washed up near the shore of a popular tourist spot in Italy. The whale was pregnant at the time of its death, according to officials, and a necropsy revealed almost 50lbs of p...
Thousands Tell the FCC to Scrap Its Dumb Rules That Let Carriers Block Text Messages
Gizmodo - 2 Apr 2019 00:55
Thousands of people have written to the Federal Communications Commission to lambast the agency over its controversial decision to give wireless carriers far more power over text messages sent to large groups.
Boston Dynamics' acquisition will help its robots see in 3D
Engadget - 2 Apr 2019 23:58
While Boston Dynamics' robots make for fascinating -- sometimes disturbing -- internet videos, they haven't quite crossed into everyday life. That could change sooner rather than later. Boston Dynamics took a big step to...
NASA astronaut's space selfie has Earth as its epic backdrop
Slash Gear - 2 Apr 2019 23:21
NASA astronaut Nick Hague has shared a selfie few will be able to replicate: it was snapped in space and features Earth located about 260 miles away in the background. The selfie was recently published by NASA, which rep...
Open Curbs database could make it easier to catch an Uber
Engadget - 2 Apr 2019 23:05
Curb data can be intensely useful to city planners and transportation companies alike, but it's usually fenced off. What if everyone had access to it? They will now. Alphabet spinoff Coord has launched Open Curbs, a publ...
Labor Coalition Demands Amazon Reinstate Fired Employee Who Fought For Unionization
Gizmodo - 2 Apr 2019 22:30
STATEN ISLAND, NY-- Organized labor took their fight to Amazon's doorstep this afternoon, where a crowd of around 100 union members and community organizers gathered in Matrix Global Logistics Park, the site of fulfillme...
Pixel 4 gets Google mention: Here we go again
Slash Gear - 2 Apr 2019 22:21The First Episodes of Jordan Peele's Twilight Zone May Make You Cringe in Weird Ways
Gizmodo - 2 Apr 2019 22:15
With Us fever gripping the nation, the timing is perfect for Jordan Peele to launch his new spin on The Twilight Zone. It's impossible to "review" the series based on its first two episodes (now available to watch on CBS...
Oscars limits for streaming movies may violate antitrust law
Engadget - 2 Apr 2019 21:54
If the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences ever wants to limit the eligibility of streaming services for the Oscars, it might have to contend with the US government first. The Department of Justice has warned the...
This North Focals update hints at smart glasses' secret weapon
Slash Gear - 2 Apr 2019 21:25
North’s Focals smart glasses are getting more proactive, with a new update to the digital eyewear adding real-time transit updates for the places they believe you’ll be commuting to. Launched in October 2018, the sma...
Lego's Spike Prime kits give kids the confidence to code
Engadget - 2 Apr 2019 21:25
STEM has a bit of an image problem: Despite efforts to make it colorful and friendly, it's still intimidating to a lot of students. When there are parents shoving electronics kits at them while offering no help and teach...
Malware Is (Probably) Coming... If You Pirated Game of Thrones
Gizmodo - 2 Apr 2019 21:22
One of the most-pirated TV shows could also be the most likely to give unauthorized downloaders a nasty case of malware.
Nokia X71 brings hole-punch display, 48MP camera to mid-range
Slash Gear - 2 Apr 2019 21:08
2019 could well be the year we move away from the notch for good – not only are flagships like the Galaxy S10 launching with hole punch cutouts for their front-facing cameras, but now we’re starting to see the concep...
iPad mini teardown reveals a Frankenstein of components from different iPads
Ars Technica - 2 Apr 2019 21:08
It's a small iPad Air on the outside and an upgraded iPad mini 4 on the inside.
Best smart thermostat: Reviews and buying advice
TechHive - 2 Apr 2019 20:57
The best smart thermostat will have an outsize impact not only how comfortable you are in your home, but also on your household budget. Heating and cooling your home accounts for nearly half of the average home's utility...
2020 Ford Escape debuts with a complete redesign and a PHEV variant
Engadget - 2 Apr 2019 20:29
By Zac Palmer The 2020 Ford Escape is arguably Ford's most important product that isn't a truck. Compact crossovers continue to destroy in sales, and Ford needs a good one now that it's dropping sedans and small cars fro...