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Study finds brief bursts of exercise may make you smarter
Slash Gear - 3 Jul 2019 03:30
Though longer duration exercise has been found to offer a number of health benefits, a new study indicates that brief bursts of activity may come with its own positive effects. According to a study out of Oregon Health a...
Microsoft is teasing Windows 1.0 and other 1980s software
Ars Technica - 3 Jul 2019 01:15
Get MS-DOS Executive, Paint, and Reversi in...whatever this is.
FBI Says Investigative Files on White Supremacists Have Inexplicably Gone Missing
Gizmodo - 3 Jul 2019 16:47
The FBI has been regarded as one of the worst compliers of public records requests since the earliest days of the Freedom of Information Act. Ask any of its most "vexsome" requesters and they'll tell you, the bureau's un...
Pokemon GO update today: Surprise Legendary Raid Hour!
Slash Gear - 3 Jul 2019 18:16
This morning Niantic made mention of a very impromptu update for the game Pokemon GO as of this evening. This update to the game will likely happen entirely on the server side of things – so you won’t necessarily nee...
Hubble and Spitzer team to identify exoplanet atmosphere
Slash Gear - 3 Jul 2019 16:21
Two of NASA’s space telescopes have teamed up to identify, for the first time, the chemical fingerprint of a planet between the sizes of Earth and Neptune. The planet the two teamed up to analyze is Gliese 3470 b known...
Tiny 'walking' motor could help robots build other robots
Engadget - 3 Jul 2019 04:01
How do you get better at making more robots? By rethinking how you build the manufacturing robots, apparently. MIT researchers have developed a minuscule "walking" motor that allows for robots which should be at once cus...
Samsung NPU promises on-device AI with lower power consumption
Slash Gear - 3 Jul 2019 02:59
AI is the big thing in tech these days, permeating everything from the Web to homes to mobile devices. Much of that commercial AI, however, lives in the cloud, which has security, privacy, and performance impacts. In the...
Roku dominates US streaming market, Sony takes second place
Slash Gear - 3 Jul 2019 02:19
Though it seems like Alexa is found everywhere, Amazon’s pervasive presence in American homes doesn’t necessarily translate to their TV screens…at least when it comes to choosing a streaming platform, that is. Acco...
Fortnite challenge bug withholds rewards, but don't panic
Slash Gear - 3 Jul 2019 01:33
Some Fortnite players have experienced issues getting their rewards for completing certain challenges, and Epic Games acknowledged the trouble in a tweet on Tuesday. The team says it is aware of the problem and will make...
Lotus' electric hypercar is named 'Evija'
Engadget - 3 Jul 2019 23:44
No, Lotus isn't ready to spill the beans on its Type 130 electric hypercar. It is, however, ready to give the car a name: meet the Evija (pronounced "ev-eye-a"). While the company's choice of name is a bit strained -- it...
Regal Cinemas unlimited movie subscription plan details leak
Slash Gear - 3 Jul 2019 23:10
Regal Cinemas is gearing up to launch its own unlimited movie subscription service similar to what was once offered by MoviePass, and a new leak claims it will be officially unveiled by the end of the month. Details on t...
Netflix releases 'Always Be My Maybe' director's commentary podcast
Engadget - 3 Jul 2019 23:02
Always Be My Maybe has been one of the most-discussed Netflix projects over the last month or so, with the charming romcom seemingly picking up a legion of fans. Admirers might be keen to learn a bit more about the makin...
Amazon Confirms It Keeps Alexa Transcripts You Can't Delete
Gizmodo - 3 Jul 2019 23:00
Next time you use Amazon Alexa to message a friend or order a pizza, know that the recording could be stored indefinitely, even if you ask to delete it.
Regal Cinemas movie subscriptions are reportedly coming this month
Engadget - 3 Jul 2019 22:28
Regal Cinemas is reportedly preparing to join the unlimited movie ticket subscription fray. It's said to be revealing its plans later this month. According to Variety, the three pricing tiers ($18, $21 and $24) will all ...
Netflix scores permanent production hub at iconic UK film studio
Slash Gear - 3 Jul 2019 22:14
Netflix has set up a new UK production hub at the iconic Shepperton Studios, the company confirmed on Wednesday. The new destination joins Netflix’s existing production hub in Madrid, Spain, and the one it announced in...
Boeing reveals $100m 737 MAX victim fund after 2018's record $101bn revenue
Slash Gear - 3 Jul 2019 22:07
Today Boeing revealed that they would provide $100 million in funds to victims of the pair of crashes of Boeing 737 aircraft in the last year. Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 resulted in the loss of...
Netflix says its originals will kick their smoking habit
Engadget - 3 Jul 2019 21:55
Future Netflix original shows rated TV-14 or lower and movies rated PG-13 or below will no longer include depictions of smoking or e-cigarette use, except in cases of historical or factual accuracy. The service will also...
How to Get a Vitamix-Quality Blender for a Lot Less Money
Gizmodo - 3 Jul 2019 21:47
If you're a smoothie enthusiast or just a fan of quality kitchen gear, you know that the Vitamix is a revered blender brand. You see Vitamixes in restaurant kitchens and piña colada bars all over the country for a good ...
Sony swaps one July PS Plus game at the last minute
Slash Gear - 3 Jul 2019 21:42
With the calendar now showing July, it’s time for another round of free PlayStation Plus games. As it usually does, Sony detailed the free games for the month a few days before the end of June, but there’s been a sud...
'Hitman 2' music-themed update weaponizes a violin
Engadget - 3 Jul 2019 21:32
Hitman 2 has had its share of unusual updates and events, but its latest may be particularly appealing if you're music-minded. IO Interactive has outlined a July roadmap with a string of music-themed activities, most not...
The FDA just fast-tracked this new blood cancer treatment
Slash Gear - 3 Jul 2019 21:18
The Food and Drug Administration has announced that it will fast-track the approval of a drug called selinexor sold under the brand name Xpovio for the treatment of a type of blood cancer called relapsed refractory multi...
Galaxy Note 10 Plus: Samsung's invite for release and an unsuspected detail
Slash Gear - 3 Jul 2019 21:17
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pro was suspected as early as November of 2018 – it’s been anticipated for several years. What better way to get the full device experience than with the ultimate high-end presentation – ...