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NASA releases 3D Moon map for visual artists
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has been circling around the moon for almost a decade now. During this course, it has collected a ton of photographs and data on the moon‘s surface. That data is now available for visual artists in the form of a 3D map with depth information. дальше »
2019-10-7 10:16 | |
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Study: Ocean ecosystems take 2 million years to recover after mass extinction
Around 66 million years ago, a giant asteroid struck the Earth, causing the extinction of the dinosaurs, ammonites, and many other species. The asteroid was equally devastating at a microscopic level, driving ocean plankton to near-extinction. дальше »
2019-10-4 16:38 | |
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Indian high court orders Facebook to name activists behind #MeToo testimonial account
One year ago in India’s capital, New Delhi, the #MeToo movement started to pick up pace as hundreds of sexual harassment and abuse survivors anonymously shared their experiences online. Many of these testimonials were published by anonymous social media accounts to protect survivors’ identity, and safely raise awareness of the realities of sexual assault in India. дальше »
2019-10-4 12:41 | |
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Listen Domino’s, fighting digital accessibility is bad for business
If you think about it, you’ll probably agree that Domino’s has a point in its recent legal case. Requiring businesses to make sure every digital mode of sales and marketing they offer is equally accessible to disabled customers is a major burden that doesn’t seem to fall on them for non-digital offerings (e. дальше »
2019-10-3 18:52 | |
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Hands-on: The Surface Pro X and Pro 7 are two visions for the tablet PC
Microsoft went all out during its hardware event today, revealing a myriad of new devices, including the mythical Surface phone and dual-screen device. But the company didn’t forget about the device that started it all: the Surface Pro. дальше »
2019-10-3 07:08 | |
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The case against traditional passwords — and how biometrics can better secure us
Passwords have been around for millennia. Thousands of years before the advent of the computer, the Roman military would use what Polybius described as a watchword to distinguish ally from enemy. дальше »
2019-10-2 15:55 | |
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CHEAP: I’m crying – Samsung’s beautiful 49-inch Frame TV is $400 cheaper right now
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Some gadgets are so beautiful that you want to put a frame around them and put them on a wall. But what if the gadget IS A FRAME? Samsung released a line of incredibly well-designed Frame TVs this year which looks like a painting on your wall. дальше »
2019-10-2 14:06 | |
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Dyson’s new Pure Cryptomic fan is a fancy way to destroy formaldehyde
Dyson, maker of very pretty, very effective, and very expensive gadgets that blow air around, today announced its latest air purifying fan, the Pure Cryptomic. Though you might be compelled to think the fan mines bitcoin while providing you with a nice cool breeze, you’d thankfully be mistaken. дальше »
2019-10-1 23:17 | |
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Here’s how data driven startups are helping to make cities greener
The world is in a state of climate emergency. The importance of tackling climate change has arguably never been higher. Governments around the world are coming under increasing pressure to act and deliver initiatives to make our cities greener, cleaner, and all-round better places to live. дальше »
2019-10-1 17:47 | |
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Look away if you don’t want to see leaked photos of Microsoft’s new Surface gear
If you’re an excited Microsoft fan waiting with bated breath for Wednesday’s Surface event, look away now. Well, unless you don’t really care about the convention and fanfare around a company unveiling its own products of course. дальше »
2019-10-1 15:30 | |
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Bitcoin Mining Mega Farm Burns Down, 2-Hour Block Time Recorded
Videos have been circulating on Twitter showing a Bitcoin mining farm burning down. Around $10M was lost in the fire. Dovey Wan (@DoveyWan) is reporting that a major fire at a Bitcoin mining farm in China was captured on video. дальше »
2019-10-1 20:58 | |
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Video: Google’s budget Pixel 3a range are the phones it was born to make
Google‘s Pixel range of devices have quickly established themselves as some of the most popular flagship phones around. They’ve enter that rarified segment of devices populated by the Apple and Samsungs of the world, but — as much as I like them — this has always seemed like a strange fit to me. дальше »
2019-9-30 17:21 | |
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Fusion’s $6.4M cryptocurrency theft could be an inside job, firm says
Thieves have ransacked the Fusion Protocol, a blockchain-powered platform for exchanging “stablecoins” and other tokens, stealing roughly $6. 4 million worth of cryptocurrency. “[On] September 28th 2019, the Fusion swap wallet was compromised, resulting in theft of 10 million native FSN and 3. дальше »
2019-9-30 15:09 | |
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4-day workweeks are the future — and this is how you can make them happen
Lift your head up from your desk and take a look around the office. Is the number of people at work today the same as yesterday? Probably not. Across the world, standard workweeks are already taking new shape and the United States is jumping on the bandwagon with Summer Friday initiatives and flexible hour scheduling. дальше »
2019-9-30 20:00 | |
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Billions are infected by a cat poop brain bug, but studying it is vexing researchers
What if I told you that there is a good chance you are carrying a parasite that is transmitted through cat poo? Two billion people around the world carry Toxoplasma gondii so there may be more than a 25 percent chance that it is in your body too. дальше »
2019-9-29 12:00 | |
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Waterfield’s leather messenger bag gives my gadgets the treatment they deserve
San Francisco-based bag company Waterfield has been in business since 1998, making a range of storage gear in small batches in the city. I’d heard of the brand and its penchant for quality over the past couple of years, and was glad to see for myself when Waterfield sent across its new Executive Leather Messenger bag. дальше »
2019-9-27 15:44 | |
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Here’s how to fight back against Bitcoin-ransoming malware
Losing your data sucks. It sucks even more when someone uses ransomware to maliciously encrypt your files and demands Bitcoin to ensure its safe return. But don’t worry, because there are things you can do to get one over on the cyberbaddies. дальше »
2019-9-26 13:08 | |
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At least 45 Google employees faced retaliation for reporting abuse, leaked documents reveal
This coming November marks a year since thousands of Google employees and contractors from around the world — most of whom were mainly women — protested against the tech giant in a “Walkout” amid claims of its handling of sexual harassment allegations, gender-based discrimination, racism, and other issues in the workplace. дальше »
2019-9-24 14:09 | |
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UK police to auction $662,000 worth of seized Bitcoin — with no minimum bids
UK police are set to auction around $662,000 (dly seized the stash from a criminal who had illegally sold personal data and provided hacking services in exchange for cryptocurrency. Other assets to be auctioned include Ethereum, Ripple (XRP), and other unnamed tokens. дальше »
2019-9-23 14:48 | |
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The messy iOS 13 rollout shows Apple needs a revised release schedule
iOS 13 is finally here. The big addition this time around is the system-wide dark mode, and much-needed refinements to apps like Maps, Photos, and Reminders. Then there are the new security and privacy features that alerts you about the apps that use your location, and those that want to access your Bluetooth. дальше »
2019-9-20 10:53 | |
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SEC chairman: Bitcoin won’t trade on real exchanges anytime soon
Bitcoin won’t be traded on real exchanges like Nasdaq or New York Stock Exchange any time soon — or so says US Securities and Exchange Commission chairman Jay Clayton. At a conference earlier today, Clayton maintained that Bitcoin needs stronger regulation before that happens, and until then, investors should remain wary, CNBC reports. дальше »
2019-9-19 19:22 | |
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Man charged with running Bitcoin–powered fake ID cartel gets a year in US prison
A man charged with creating fake IDs in a major Bitcoin-powered distribution ring has been sentenced to one year and one day in US federal prison. Aaron Kuns, from Toledo (Ohio), who pleaded guilty in June, will also be subject to three years on supervised release and will have to forfeit his cryptocurrency holdings — valued at around $9,675 in April. дальше »
2019-9-19 14:28 | |
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ING: People who know the least about cryptocurrencies are the most excited about them
Were you thinking that cryptocurrency mass adoption was just around the corner? Well, perhaps think again. A recent study from Dutch bank ING has found that cash still reigns supreme. ING says in its report that general sentiments towards cryptocurrencies and their usefulness “have not changed drastically” since the bank conducted a similar survey a year ago. дальше »
2019-9-18 11:37 | |
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Over 13.7M US medical test records found unsecured on servers
Medical records belonging to millions of patients across the world, including echocardiograms and X-rays, are stored on insecure servers that did not have basic security precautions in place, a new investigation by ProPublica has found. дальше »
2019-9-18 10:04 | |
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Why efforts to get kids into STEM could be making education inequality worse
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education is a priority for governments around the world. For example, the UK’s current commitment to increasing investment in research and development to 2. дальше »
2019-9-16 17:01 | |
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Why paid VR content is already dead
Over the past 18 months, I have talked to over a hundred VR/AR content creators, from large teams to indie developers working from their garage. I like to understand the vision behind their creation, which leads to passionate responses. дальше »
2019-9-16 14:00 | |
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CHEAP: The Google Pixel 3 for just $489? HECK YES!!!
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! There has been plenty of chatter around Google‘s upcoming Pixel 4 phone. In June, the company teased its design and confirmed it’ll have a dual-camera setup. дальше »
2019-9-14 13:50 | |
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The GoCycle GXi is a futuristic, premium e-bike that folds in 10 seconds
E-bikes are changing the way we get around cities, but they are usually bulky, heavy affairs that are even less friendly to trains and cabs than a regular bike. Worse, their high prices make them a target for thieves, making owners extra wary about locking them up outside. дальше »
2019-9-14 21:00 | |
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Microsoft will livestream its October 2 Surface event, suggesting big reveals
In late August, we learned Microsoft was planning its next Surface event for October 2nd – although the fact that it was announcing hardware was more of an assumption than an official confirmation. дальше »
2019-9-13 04:05 | |
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A London startup guide for international founders
With new British Prime Minister Boris Johnson seemingly dead set on steamrolling through Brexit despite the high risk of a no-deal situation, it would be easy to assume that most foreign entrepreneurs would be giving London and the rest of the UK a wide berth until there is more clarity as to what the future holds. дальше »
2019-9-11 21:59 | |
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Neumann’s NDH20 headphones rock — both in and out of the studio
When the NDH20 studio headphones were announced at NAMM this year I was quite surprised. Neumann’s been around for nearly 100 years without making a pair of headphones and, considering the company is owned by Sennheiser, it seems strange to start now. дальше »
2019-9-10 01:46 | |
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Meet the finalists for IBM’s $200K Call for Code competition
The 2019 Call for Code challenge is coming to a close as partners IBM and David Clark Cause are set to announce the grand prize winner next month. The months-long contest solicited technologists from around the world to invent solutions to improve natural disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. дальше »
2019-9-10 22:35 | |
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Huawei’s Freebuds 3 pack active noise cancellation and a fancy new audio chip
Huawei today announced the latest update to its truly wireless earbuds game. The Huawei Freebuds 3 are the company’s latest salvo in an already crowded marketplace. It hopes to distinguish itself from its rivals with reduced call latency, as well as improved charging performance, and the introduction of active noise cancellation (ANC). дальше »
2019-9-6 12:04 | |
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How Hong Kong protesters are embracing ‘offline’ messaging apps to avoid being snooped on
The internet may be vulnerable to state intervention, but demonstrators in Hong Kong have found a way around it to stay connected to each other. As pro-democracy rallies rage in the territory, protestors are increasingly giving up on SMS, emails and China’s social media Swiss army knife WeChat in favor of peer-to-peer mesh networking apps like Bridgefy and FireChat. дальше »
2019-9-3 10:43 | |
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How galaxies help scientists weigh ‘ghost particles’ — and why you should care
Even when you close your eyes at night, 100 billion neutrinos produced in the sun will pass through them – traveling close to the speed of light, but never hitting anything. Neutrinos are extremely elusive and only weakly interact with matter around them: nature’s true ghosts. дальше »
2019-9-1 12:00 | |
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Satoshi Nakaboto: ‘Bitcoin consolidates around $9500’
Our robot colleague Satoshi Nakaboto writes about Bitcoin every fucking day. Welcome to another edition of Bitcoin Today, where I, Satoshi Nakaboto, tell you what’s been going on with Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. дальше »
2019-8-31 11:33 | |
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Review: The $1,299 RadRunner is part cargo e-bike, part moped, and all fun
“Life is about the journey, not the destination. ” So said someone who clearly never tried to get around Manhattan during rush hour. There are myriad ways to navigate this city, but they’re rarely enjoyable. дальше »
2019-8-30 22:06 | |
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Ring’s surveillance partnership with law enforcement is deeper than previously thought
Amazon’s Ring has finally come clean about its partnership with law enforcement agencies in the US. The doorbell-camera company — which was acquired by the retail giant in February 2018 — disclosed that it has inked deals with 407 agencies to “facilitate conversations around crime and safety among all members of the community. дальше »
2019-8-29 14:21 | |
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Minaal’s Daily backpack is an excellent (but expensive) carryall for gadget lovers
I love me a handsome backpack, but I appreciate a versatile one even more. That’s why I was keen to try the Daily – from a Kickstarter darling called Minaal that was founded by a couple of gents from New Zealand – even though it’s been around for a couple of years now. дальше »
2019-8-27 15:30 | |
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KFC launches test run of ‘miracle’ non-meat nuggets
Kentucky Fried Chicken is testing a new recipe at a restaurant in Atlanta — essentially, it’s going without the “C” of KFC, offering a “Kentucky Fried Miracle” in the form of Beyond Meats’ plant-based fake meat nuggets. дальше »
2019-8-27 01:47 | |
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Bezos and Musk’s satellite internet could save Americans $30B a year
Low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites for broadband internet access are beginning to display signs of real potential. Recently, Amazon chief Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin pulled back the curtain on its space intentions by announcing Project Kuiper, a 3,236-satellite constellation. дальше »
2019-8-24 19:00 | |
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CHEAP: Pump up the jams, fellow kidz! This Anker portable speaker is $20
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Have you ever spotted one of these people walking around town with a speaker in their backpack, obnoxiously bumping tunes nobody else in their vicinity likes? Well, for $20 bucks, you, too, can be that person. дальше »
2019-8-23 14:14 | |
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Scientists at an aquarium just figured out how to save Florida’s ‘Great Barrier Reef’
Scientists in Florida may have just saved the the third largest coral reef on the planet. Florida Aquarium Senior Coral Scientist Keri O’Neil, aka “The Coral Whisperer,” and her team of researchers today announced they’d successfully spawned Atlantic coral in a laboratory – the first time this has been accomplished. дальше »
2019-8-22 22:33 | |
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Review: The Plantronics RIG 700HX is a gaming headset I wouldn’t be embarrassed to use at work
Poly isn’t the most likely candidate to make a gaming headset. The company was formed by the merger of Polycom and Plantronics, both of which boast long pedigrees in the corporate communication technology sphere. дальше »
2019-8-20 19:30 | |
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Anti-abortion groups found a way around Google’s new ad policy
In May, Google announced plans to crack down on misleading advertisements from anti-abortion groups that present themselves as abortion clinics online. In the tech giant’s initial update, it changed its “Healthcare and medicines” policy after numerous allegations that it provided $150,000 in free adverts to an anti-abortion group known for running misleading ads designed to discourage women from terminating their pregnancies. дальше »
2019-8-20 13:06 | |
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CHEAP: Ugh, $80 for this Bose SoundLink Micro Bluetooth speaker is a DISGUSTING deal
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Maybe it’s the impact technology has had on my brain, but I really can’t bear to be without music these days. дальше »
2019-8-19 15:39 | |
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