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Largest neutron star ever discovered is insanely compact and massive
Slash Gear - 17 Sep 2019 03:38
The most massive neutron star ever discovered has more than two times the mass of the Sun, but manages to pack it all into a sphere measuring around only 15ft in diameter. The discovery was recently detailed by West Virg...
'Mass Explosion' of Bull Semen After Fire at Genetics Lab
Gizmodo - 17 Sep 2019 18:50
A fire in an Australian genetics laboratory has caused 100 cryogenic cylinders containing bull semen to explode, destroying thousands of dollars worth of semen stock, according to Australian news outlets.
Snapchat 3D camera mode could be more selfie fun than slofies
Slash Gear - 17 Sep 2019 18:27
Snapchat today announced the addition of a new 3D camera mode for its mobile app. With this, you can create 3D snaps and send them to your friends, who can interact with them regardless of the phone they’re using. In i...
Elon Musk insists 'pedo guy' tweet wasn't serious accusation
Engadget - 17 Sep 2019 05:06
Tesla CEO Elon Musk doesn't believe his use of the term of "pedo guy" was an actual accusation of pedophilia. Lawyers for Musk in a court filing today argued that the missive, which Musk directed at a British diver last ...
Facebook's new content oversight board can overrule Mark Zuckerberg
Engadget - 18 Sep 2019 01:47
Facebook has unveiled the finished charter for its content oversight board, and it's evident that the social site wants to give the board at least some meaningful independence. The new rules will let users appeal content...
Uber is now using riders' smartphones to detect unusual trips
Slash Gear - 18 Sep 2019 01:15
The RideCheck feature Uber first introduced last year is now rolling out widely to users in the United States, the company has announced. RideCheck is a safety feature that uses the sensors located within the driver’s ...
The Biggest Volcano on Jupiter's Molten Moon Io Is Likely to Erupt at Any Moment
Gizmodo - 18 Sep 2019 01:05
Observational data collected over the years suggests the largest volcano on Jupiter's moon Io--the most geologically active object in the Solar System--will erupt in mid-September, which is pretty much any moment now.
Tinder's first TV show will make you swipe to advance the story
Engadget - 18 Sep 2019 01:03
Even Tinder might have trouble resisting the allure of creating an original show to boost its bottom line. Variety tipsters claim the dating service will release an original, six-episode video series in early October tha...
ESA's pitch for E3 2020 is alarming to say the least
Slash Gear - 18 Sep 2019 00:49
E3 is typically one of the biggest shows of the year, with many companies opting to make their biggest announcements of the year during it. This year, however, we saw instances of publishers and platform holders deeming ...
Disney Bedtime Hotline returns with iconic voices: Here's how to call
Slash Gear - 18 Sep 2019 00:24
Disney has brought back its Bedtime Hotline for a limited time, adding new iconic voices to the service: Yoda and Spider-man. The company first introduced the hotline last year with the arrival of its Sleep Shop line of ...
Nintendo is holding an online 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' tournament this Sunday
Engadget - 18 Sep 2019 00:23
Top-tier Mario Kart 8 Deluxe players better limber up with some thumb exercises. Nintendo has announced a North American online tournament which will take place on Nintendo's Switch Online service from 1 PM to 11 PM ET o...
With Senate Inquiry Looming, Facebook Scrambles to Look Busy
Gizmodo - 18 Sep 2019 00:20
"There's been a general feeling from the platform companies of kind of playing rope-a-dope with the Congress," Senator Ed Markey told a small audience gathered in the Federal Election Commission's headquarters around 9am...
Yet Another Person Has Died From Mystery Vaping Illness, Bringing Reported Death Toll to 7
Gizmodo - 18 Sep 2019 00:10
As people continue to debate the causes of an acute lung illness linked to vaping--and the actions needed to stop it--victims are still dying. On Monday, health officials in Tulare County, California reported that a resi...
DOJ Sues for All of Edward Snowden's Book Profits
Gizmodo - 17 Sep 2019 23:46
Just when he thinks he's out, they pull him back in. On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Justice announced new legal action against exiled NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden. The DOJ hopes to recover any profits he makes fr...
Facebook may be creating AR glasses with Ray-Ban's owner
Engadget - 17 Sep 2019 23:43
Apple might not be the only big tech company working on an augmented reality headset. CNBC sources maintain that Facebook is partnering with Luxottica (owner of Ray-Ban, Oakley and other brands) on AR glasses nicknamed O...
Google Fi's new Unlimited plan includes 100GB of cloud storage
Slash Gear - 17 Sep 2019 23:37Is Tinder About to Become the Horniest Streaming Service?
Gizmodo - 17 Sep 2019 23:32
Tinder is reportedly getting into the streaming game with its sights on helping pair you up with prospective dates.
Google Nest Wifi leaked for Pixel 4 event
Slash Gear - 17 Sep 2019 23:25
The Google-made device called Nest Wifi was leaked this morning with a few details on expansion. Nest Wifi will require a single base router and at least one (and likely several) beacons. Nest Wifi will reportedly be lik...
Facebook will train its content-removal AI with police camera footage
Engadget - 17 Sep 2019 23:24
Facebook will use footage from police body cameras to train its automatic detection systems to spot and remove footage of mass shootings. The company announced Tuesday that it will partner with law enforcement in the US ...
Rockstar rolls out its own PC games launcher
Engadget - 17 Sep 2019 23:09
Following other publishers such as EA and Ubisoft, Rockstar Games is rolling out a games launcher for Windows PC. It'll pull your Rockstar titles together in one place, including those you've bought through other stores ...
California public health officials report seventh vaping-related death
Slash Gear - 17 Sep 2019 22:52
Public health officials with the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency in California have reported the seventh death linked to the unnamed lung condition impacting hundreds of people who had a history of recent va...
Millions of Americans' medical records are out in the open on the internet
Engadget - 17 Sep 2019 22:51
If you've ever visited a private medical clinic, your records could be at risk. A new joint investigation published by ProPublica and German broadcaster Bayerischer Rundfunk found that the medical data of some 5 million ...