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FDA warns fecal transplants may contain deadly drug-resistant bacteria
Slash Gear - 15 Jun 2019 04:06
The FDA has issued a new advisory that reveals one patient has died as a consequence of an investigational fecal microbiota transplant (FMT). Though the agency doesn’t oppose these investigational studies into the pote...
Alligator With Knife Stuck in Its Head Seen in Lake in Texas
Gizmodo - 15 Jun 2019 03:05
A Texas woman says she recently witnessed an alligator with what appeared to be some kind of knife stuck in its head swimming in a local lake, a situation she says she believes may have been a purposeful act.
Airbus tests demonstrator airplane with flapping tips on each wing
Slash Gear - 15 Jun 2019 01:01
Airbus is working on a unique airplane design that involves flapping wing tips, something found on military jets but not commercial aircraft. The company successfully tested a remote-controlled scale-model plane fitted w...
Verizon's fiber network connects NBA arenas for 1080p broadcasts
Engadget - 15 Jun 2019 01:24
Verizon (Engadget's parent company) plans to connect all NBA arenas to a high-speed fiber network for better HD broadcast support. When the network is up and running in the second half of 2020, the league will be able to...
The US Has Allegedly Placed Malware Deep in Russia's Power Grid
Gizmodo - 15 Jun 2019 23:45
The U.S. has deployed "American computer code" into Russian systems operating the nation's power grid, the New York Times reported on Saturday, as part of the Donald Trump administration's efforts to "deploy cybertools m...
Amazon closes down its shopping-focused Instagram rival Spark
Engadget - 15 Jun 2019 23:04
Amazon Spark, the e-commerce giant's social network, has seemingly shut down after only a couple of years. If you don't even know what it is, we don't blame you. You can think of it as Amazon's version of Instagram, exce...
Alex Jones Offers $1 Million for Conviction in Alleged Child Porn Malware Attack
Gizmodo - 15 Jun 2019 22:24
InfoWars conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is back in the news after he alleged on Friday that someone sent him malware that embedded child pornography on his InfoWars servers. He's offering $1 million for the arrest and co...
The US planted offensive malware in Russia's power grid
Engadget - 15 Jun 2019 21:53
The US appears to be acting on its promise to aggressively respond to cyberwarfare threats. New York Times sources say Cyber Command has planted offensive malware in Russia's electrical grid, not just reconnaissance as h...
Disney Is Moving Forward With Construction on Its Marvel Theme Park Expansion
Gizmodo - 15 Jun 2019 21:30
With Galaxy's Edge a success, it's time for Disney to move forward on its next franchise-incorporating theme park project: a Marvel park.
Hundreds of Current and Former Law Enforcement Officers Reportedly Found in Extremist Facebook Groups
Gizmodo - 15 Jun 2019 20:15
Hundreds of current and former police officers and other law enforcement personnel are members of "Confederate, anti-Islam, misogynistic or anti-government militia groups" on Facebook, according to an investigation by th...
Amazon Game Studios reportedly lays off dozens in shake-up
Engadget - 15 Jun 2019 19:40
Amazon Game Studios has quietly laid off dozens of employees on the last day of E3, one of the biggest video game conferences in the world, according to Kotaku. The company reportedly told affected employees that they on...
Daredevil's Incredible Prison Fight Scene Isn't Eligible for a Stunt Emmy for a Silly Reason
Gizmodo - 15 Jun 2019 19:30
Time is everything, and it happens to be Daredevil's worst enemy where the Emmys are concerned.
Best Wireless Keyboard [2019]
Coolest Gadgets - 15 Jun 2019 18:55
The overall best wireless keyboard is the [amazon link="B07DJYXTVR" title="Logitech G613" /]. Macro-programmable keys, mechanical switches and great battery life was what put it on the top of our list. If you are looking...
Verizon Total Mobile Protection price will increase on June 27
Slash Gear - 15 Jun 2019 18:05
Verizon offers a coverage plan for smartphones called Total Mobile Protection, something that originally cost $11 per month before a past price increase bumped it to $13 per month. The wireless carrier has announced plan...
Hitting the Books: We won't colonize space without a Weyland-Yutani
Engadget - 15 Jun 2019 17:00
Welcome to Hitting the Books. With less than one in five Americans reading just for fun these days, we've done the hard work for you by scouring the internet for the most interesting, thought provoking books on science a...
Can You Actually Use iCloud on Windows and Android?
Gizmodo - 15 Jun 2019 17:00
Whisper it quietly, but a few holes are starting to appear in Apple's walled garden: AirPlay on TVs. Apple Music on Android. iCloud on the web. And now, a revamped, updated iCloud app for Windows. As Apple shows hints of...
Stranger Things Now Has Its Own '80s-Style Coca Cola Ad
Gizmodo - 15 Jun 2019 16:45
The Coca Cola ad is a strange but everlasting tradition of American pop culture. Coke has advertised in so many different styles and eras that its ads are a bellwether for what pop media was like in any given era of Amer...
Apex Legends starts penalizing players who quit matches early
Slash Gear - 15 Jun 2019 16:27
In early April, news surfaced that Respawn would start penalizing players who left a match early. The quit penalty has been requested by players since the battle royale game’s launch, the idea being that a single team ...
People Experiencing Hardship Should Be Allowed to Use Technology Without Your Judgemental Bullshit
Gizmodo - 15 Jun 2019 16:00
Roughly 553,000 Americans are currently experiencing homelessness, according to the latest figures available from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. But that doesn't mean those people should be judged for o...
A brief history of cheating at video games
Engadget - 15 Jun 2019 16:00
For as long as we've played games, there have been players willing to break the rules in order to win. Whether it's rolling weighted dice, counting cards, or hip checking pinball machines, you can bet your bottom dollar ...
Doona Liki Trike S3 Folding Push Tricycle is compact enough for you to carry around
The Gadget Flow - 15 Jun 2019 15:00
The Doona Liki Trike S3 Folding Push Tricycle lets you take the fun with you wherever you’re going. This folding trike folds up in seconds and weighs fewer than 15 pounds. Whether you’re carrying it to the park, taki...
Korvaa Microbe-Grown Headset gives you a living pair of headphones
The Gadget Flow - 15 Jun 2019 15:00
The Korvaa Microbe-Grown Headset is a concept design--for now. This experimental creation of microbe-grown headphones is the result of a collaboration between scientists and designers. They’ve explored how design and b...