Volvo's Driverless Cars 'Confused' by Kangaroos  

An anonymous reader shares a report: Volvo's self-driving technology is struggling to identify kangaroos in the road. The Swedish car-maker's 2017 S90 and XC90 models use its Large Animal Detection system to monitor the road for deer, elk and caribou. But the way kangaroos move confuses it. "We've noticed with the kangaroo being in mid-flight when it's in the air, it actually looks like it's further away, then it lands and it looks closer," its Australia technical manager said. But the problem w

2017-06-27 18:00:00 `

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China's All-Seeing Surveillance State Is Reading Its Citizens' Faces  

China's government is using facial-recognition technology to help promote good behavior and catch lawbreakers, reports the WSJ. From the article: Facial-recognition technology, once a specter of dystopian science fiction, is becoming a feature of daily life in China, where authorities are using it on streets, in subway stations, at airports and at border crossings in a vast experiment in social engineering (alternative source). Their goal: to influence behavior and identify lawbreakers. Ms. Gan,

2017-06-27 17:20:00 `

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Samsung To Launch Refurbished Galaxy Note 7 in South Korea On July 7  

South Korean news agency Yonhap reports: Samsung plans to release the refurbished edition of the ill-fated Galaxy Note 7 smartphone next month, industry sources said Tuesday. According to the sources, Samsung will release the smartphone under the name the Galaxy Note FE, with a price tag below 700,000 won (US$616). Official sales are slated to start July 7. The South Korean tech giant suspended production and sales of the Galaxy Note 7 last year amid reports that some of the devices caught fire

2017-06-27 16:40:00 `

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Short of IT Workers At Home, Israeli Startups Recruit Elsewhere  

New submitter Alex Wilson shares a Reuters report: Driven by startups, Israel's technology industry is the fastest growing part of the economy. It accounts for 14 percent of economic output and 50 percent of exports. But a shortage of workers means its position at the cutting edge of global technology is at risk, with consequences for the economy and employment. When Alexey Chalimov founded software design firm Eastern Peak in Israel four years ago he knew he would not find the developers he nee

2017-06-27 16:00:00 `

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The New iPad Pro Review  

An anonymous reader writes: As tech reviewers across the United States and Europe sing praises of Apple's new iPad Pro, here's what Joshua Topolsky, former editor-in-chief of The Verge and Engadget (and now with The Outline) had to say: "It [10.5-inch iPad Pro] is inferior to a laptop in almost every way, unless you like to draw. If you think you can replace you laptop with this setup: you cannot. Imagine a computer, but everything works worse than you expect. That is the new iPad. Now, I know t

2017-06-27 15:20:00 `

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Ukrainian Banks, Electricity Firm Hit by Fresh Cyber Attack; Reports Claim the Ransomware Is Quickly Spreading Across the World  

A massive cyber attack has disrupted businesses and services in Ukraine on Tuesday, bringing down the government's website and sparking officials to warn that airline flights to and from the country's capital city Kiev could face delays. Motherboard reports that the ransomware is quickly spreading across the world. From a report: A number of Ukrainian banks and companies, including the state power distributor, were hit by a cyber attack on Tuesday that disrupted some operations (a non-paywalled

2017-06-27 14:34:00 `

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It’s Raining Hot Dogs From Oscar Mayer WienerDrone  

My unmanned aerial vehicle has a first name, it’s O-s-c-a-r. My unmanned aerial vehicle has a second name, it’s M-a-y-e-r. Meat maker Oscar Mayer this week introduced two new vehicles to its WienerFleet: […] The post It’s Raining Hot Dogs From Oscar Mayer WienerDrone appeared first on Geek.com.

2017-06-27 14:19:46 `

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Google Slapped With $2.7 Billion By EU For Skewing Searches  

Google suffered a major regulatory blow on Tuesday after European antitrust officials fined the search giant 2.4 billion euros, or $2.7 billion, for unfairly favoring some of its own search services over those of rivals. The European Commission concluded that the search giant abused its near-monopoly in online search to "give illegal advantage" to its own Shopping service. Margrethe Vestager, the EU's competition commissioner, said Google "denied other companies the chance to compete" and left c

2017-06-27 14:00:00 `

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Target's next-day essentials delivery service opens to customers in pilot test  

 Target announced this morning it’s opening up a new, next-day home delivery service called Target Restock to consumers. The company had said in May the service was live and being tested with company employees, ahead of a consumer-facing pilot program that was due to arrive sometime this summer. The service is initially available to Minneapolis-area customers, which is near Target… Read More

2017-06-27 13:30:32 `

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Petya Ransomware Outbreak Sweeps Europe  

Using the same EternalBlue NSA tool as WannaCry, Petya ransomware is taking over the world.

2017-06-27 13:22:54 `

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Box deepens partnership with Microsoft and turns its attention to AI and machine learning  

 When I spoke to Box CEO Aaron Levie last year at the Boxworks customer conference, I had to ask the obligatory machine learning question. Surely Box was of sufficient size with enough data running through its systems to take advantage of machine learning. All he would say was they were thinking about it. Today, the company announced a deepening relationship with Microsoft in which Box will… Read More

2017-06-27 13:08:42 `

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Computer in a cable gives hotel TVs some smarts   

Thanks to set-top boxes, dongles and so-called smart televisions, big screen entertainment for today's frequent traveler can be served up over the internet, rather than via cable or satellite. Looking for a way to offer smart TV functionality without having to buy into a closed smart TV system, Sweden's InnSpire has developed a teeny Android-powered set-top box that's essentially crammed into an Ethernet cable, which means that hotels can turn standard room TVs into smart TVs just by

2017-06-27 13:07:35 `

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Amazon Robots Poised To Revamp How Whole Foods Runs Warehouses  

After Amazon announced it would buy Whole Foods Market for $13.7 billion earlier this month, John Mackey, Whole Foods' chief executive officer, rejoiced and reportedly gushed about Amazon's technological innovation. "We will be joining a company that's visionary," Mackey said. "I think we're gonna get a lot of those innovations in our stores. I think we're gonna see a lot of technology. I think you're gonna see Whole Foods Market evolve in leaps and bounds." Specifically, Mackey is talking about

2017-06-27 13:00:00 `

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The Best Slime In Geek Culture  

So for some inexplicable reason, slime is hot right now. It’s all over the Googles, people searching for slime. Just one of those mysteries the world may never explain to us. Earlier in […] The post The Best Slime In Geek Culture appeared first on Geek.com.

2017-06-27 12:47:28 `

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Dodge Durango SRT lends its look to R/T model for 2018 - Roadshow  

You can also get the SRT's hood on the GT model, and every Durango adds new standard equipment.

2017-06-27 12:46:54 `

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Greenpeace slams Apple, Samsung tech for poor repairability - CNET  

The pressure group teamed up with iFixit to grade a select 40 products from a variety of manufacturers for repairability -- and chide some big names for their low scores.

2017-06-27 12:39:27 `

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Cloudflare launches app development platform, announces $100M investment fund  

 Cloudflare launched a brand new app development platform today called Cloudflare Apps, and announced the $100 million Cloudflare Developer Fund, started by its investors to back some of the better ideas. The platform lets developers build apps that take advantage of the Cloudflare ecosystem, place them in the Cloudflare Apps store and provide an easy way to add new functionality such as a map or… Read More

2017-06-27 12:34:16 `

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TrumpBlocks.me Automates Checks for Trump's Twitter Blocks  

As @realdonaldtrump continues to block users on Twitter, a new site tries to collect 'em all.

2017-06-27 12:28:46 `

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Bug your family with Amazon Echo's new intercom feature - CNET  

Amazon will roll out the new feature for its Echo, Echo Dot and Echo Show smart speakers in the next few days.

2017-06-27 12:21:59 `

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EU Regulators Issue Record Fine Against Google For Anti-Competitive Practices  

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU antitrust regulators slapped a record 2.42-billion-euro ($2.7 billion) fine on Alphabet unit Google on Tuesday by illegally favoring its shopping service. The European Commission said the world’s most popular internet search engine has 90 days to end its anti-competitive practice or face penalty payments up to 5 percent of Alphabet’s average daily worldwide turnover. The action came after a seven-year long investigation prompted by scores of complaints from r

2017-06-27 12:12:33 `

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Feather launches a high-end furniture rental service for liminal living  

 Indeed, people already renting housing and lease cars, why not rent the furniture as well? Read More

2017-06-27 12:11:12 `

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Conversations with God: Orlando Jones on Being the Trickster Who Tells Hard Truths  

One of the best things about the first season of American Gods was how its thematic ambitions came to life inside the cast's stellar performances. Things often got weird and elliptical on the adaptation of Neil Gaiman's 2001 novel, but you couldn't stop watching because of the excellent acting on display. Here's how…Read more...

2017-06-27 11:50:37 `

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9 paid iPhone apps on sale for free  

If there's one thing you can count on in this crazy world, it's that you'll be able to find a fresh new roundup each day of all the best paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free. We've got nine new apps for you to check out in today's post, and there are also still several freebies available on Monday's list if you want to go back and grab them. These are paid iPhone and iPad apps that have been made available for free for a limited time by their developers. There is no way to tell how long th

2017-06-27 11:45:25 `

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Cyberattack strikes Europe, sparking fears of a WannaCry repeat  

It's only been a little over a month since the WannaCry ransomware wreaked havoc worldwide, with infections hitting over 150 countries and hundreds of millions of computer systems. Now, a new attack has sprung up in Europe, with Ukraine sounding the alarm that a new wave of ransomware and other malware is spilling out across the internet. Several reports out of Ukraine suggest that the attack is compromising everything from government computer systems to the country's own power grid. Even ret

2017-06-27 11:45:22 `

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'Front Defense': A WWII VR Shooter From Vive Studios  

Front Defense takes you back in time to World War II and puts you in the heart of the battle so you can feel what it was like to put your life on the line for the greater good.

2017-06-27 11:30:03 `

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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 FE reportedly arriving next week - CNET  

You can mark your calendars for July 7.

2017-06-27 11:25:22 `

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The Anatomy of a Motherboard  

It's a crucial component in any laptop or desktop computer, but very few computer owners actually know what a motherboard is or what it does. There's a motherboard (often called a logic board in smaller more mobile devices) sitting in every computer system: the processor, RAM, hard drives, graphics card, and other…Read more...

2017-06-27 11:22:09 `

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Behold the best pictures and video yet of Tesla's Model 3  

One of the reasons why there's such an immense interest in Model 3 spy shots is because the car's final form has yet to be officially revealed. When Elon Musk originally unveiled the Model 3 last year, he made a point of noting that the car's design remained a work in progress and that the company would continue to make tweaks to the car's exterior and interior before Flash forward a bit, and Model 3 mass production is right around the corner, which is to say that everything about the Model

2017-06-27 11:15:52 `

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Apple patent tracks sleep, adjusts alarms based on device input  

A patent granted to Apple on Tuesday details the use of devices like iPhone and Apple Watch -- and potentially Beddit -- in adjusting morning alarms based on monitored sleep patterns, shedding light on the company's research into sleep science.

2017-06-27 11:04:50 `

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Review: Logitech Slim Combo Smart Connector keyboard for Apple's 10.5" iPad Pro  

Logitech's Slim Combo keyboard for the 10.5-inch iPad Pro is a welcome addition to Apple's limited Smart Connector accessory lineup, and a good option for someone who wants to use their tablet as a traditional laptop replacement. The design is largely a mixed bag, however, that will appeal to some and turn away others.

2017-06-27 10:56:34 `

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Panasonic’s High-tech Hanger Will De-stink Your Clothes  

Noted fictional parapsychologist Dr. Peter Venkman doesn’t think about laundry in terms of zeroes and ones. There are many subtle levels, okay? He’s not alone in thinking that way. Japanese electronics giant Panasonic […] The post Panasonic’s High-tech Hanger Will De-stink Your Clothes appeared first on Geek.com.

2017-06-27 10:45:40 `

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Console Controller, Modified: The Evil Shift  

Evil Controllers' latest peripheral will feature a new paddle design as well as the ability to remap every button on the device.

2017-06-27 10:34:35 `

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Get an unlocked LG V20 5.7-inch Android phone for $379.99 - CNET  

The V20 is notable for offering a swappable battery, expandable storage and excellent audio recording. Plus: three bonus deals you won't want to miss!

2017-06-27 10:26:49 `

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Google faces $2.7B fine for skewing search results for shoppers - CNET  

The fine from the European Union is twice as big as predicted -- and there could be more to come for the search giant as EU regulators look into Android.

2017-06-27 10:22:31 `

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Volvo's Driverless Cars Can't Figure Out Kangaroos  

The Swedes, geniuses that they are, have long led the world in conquering the moose test. But here's one thing they don't seem prepared for: the kangaroo test.Read more...

2017-06-27 10:16:57 `

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Preacher Guides an Angel to Peace with Gunshots and Heroin  

The second season of Preacher is off to a strong start. After last season’s slow drip feed of an introduction, season two seems to have taken the safety off and let loose with the crazy. […] The post Preacher Guides an Angel to Peace with Gunshots and Heroin appeared first on Geek.com.

2017-06-27 10:13:03 `

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Uber now lets you request a ride for someone else  

 Uber is adding a new feature that lets you specify someone else in your phone’s contact book as the rider for the trip. It was always possible to hail a ride and specify another pickup point if you wanted to, but the new feature really streamlines the process, allows both rider and driver to contact one another directly and still makes sure the requester is the one who foots the bill.… Read More

2017-06-27 10:10:37 `

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New Study Confirms the Oceans Are Warming Rapidly  

An anonymous reader shares a report from The Guardian, written by John Abraham, who discusses the rising ocean temperatures and the important factors that affect ocean-temperature accuracy: The most important measurement of global warming is in the oceans. In fact, "global warming" is really "ocean warming." If you are going to measure the changing climate of the oceans, you need to have many sensors spread out across the globe that take measurements from the ocean surface to the very depths of

2017-06-27 10:00:00 `

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NASA shoots down claim that it found alien life  

After an absurd viral money-grab took the internet — and, sadly, several news agencies — by storm over the past week, NASA has finally broken its silence. NASA scientist Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen took to Twitter in an attempt to set the record straight on the rumor that the government was about to announce the discovery of alien life. In case you were wondering, no, there is no forthcoming announcement that will finally answer the question of whether or not we're alone in the universe, and if you...

2017-06-27 09:36:05 `

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Deals: $300 off high-end 2015 15" MacBook Pro; 2017 21" iMac for $1,049 ($50 off); $200 off 2016 13" Touch Bars  

Closeout deals are in full swing this week with Apple authorized resellers taking $300 off the Mid 2015 15-inch MacBook Pro with M370X graphics. Apple's newest 21-inch iMac is also $50 off, and 13-inch MacBook Pros with Touch Bar are $200 off instantly -- all with no tax collected on orders outside NY and NJ.

2017-06-27 09:33:52 `

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Amazon just added 5 new devices to the Prime Exclusive Phones program  

Amazon's Prime Exclusive Phones program is pretty awesome. For anyone who doesn't know about it, it pretty much works just like Kindle eReaders. Instead of paying full price for a device, you can buy one at a discount if you're willing to have advertisements and special offers displayed on your phone's lock screen. Nowhere else... just the lock screen. Seriously, why would anyone not want to take advantage?! Amazon announced on Tuesday that it's adding five new phones to its diverse lineup of Pr

2017-06-27 09:28:30 `

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'Elite: Dangerous' Now Available On PlayStation 4, With Pro Support  

The game will utilize the DualShock 4 touchpad and also supports a PlayStation 4-compatible HOTAS device from Thrustmaster.

2017-06-27 09:13:09 `

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Token Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET  

Jewelry that makes payments, unlocks doors and works as a password manager.

2017-06-27 08:59:07 `

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Cancer Research's Reproducibility Problem Faces a Second Test  

2017-06-27 08:56:56 `

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Upgrade Your Workstation to 4K For Just $270, Today Only  

Assuming your computer can handle it, a ', 'B01MQK6D3N');" data-amazontag="gizmodoamzn-20" href="mon

2017-06-27 08:53:37 `

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Imagining the iPhone in 2027  

This week marks the 10th anniversary of the iPhone. But what about the next 10 years?

2017-06-27 08:50:21 `

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Amazon is offering an ultra-rare discount on Apple's iPhone 7 Smart Battery Case  

Apple is known far and wide for charging top dollar for its own-brand accessories, and the iPhone 7 Smart Battery Case is a perfect example. It’s a pretty awesome case, adding 26 hours of talk time to your handset and keeping a Lightning port open for accessories. It also integrates with iOS, so you can see remaining battery life on your phone — no third-party case can do that. The nifty design and added features come at a cost, of course, but Amazon is selling the case at a discount

2017-06-27 08:47:14 `

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Where and How to Get a Super NES Classic Edition  

Have you heard the news? This September Nintendo is releasing a mini version of its 16-bit jewel of a console the Super Nintendo packed with 21 absolutely incredible games, from Super Mario World […] The post Where and How to Get a Super NES Classic Edition appeared first on Geek.com.

2017-06-27 08:42:47 `

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How to Use an iPhone and Physics to Measure the Height of a Building With an ... Accelerometer?  

The iPhone makes it easy to do all kinds of cool physics. Like, say, use the change in velocity in an elevator to measure the height of a building.

2017-06-27 08:35:05 `

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Another Ransomware Attack Is Rapidly Spreading Across Europe  

Hackers hit Ukraine's national bank, the state power provider, an airport, and a number of other agencies and companies with a ransomware attack on Tuesday. This left top-ranking Ukrainian officials unable to access computers and an untold number of citizens unable to access their money. The scariest part? The United…Read more...

2017-06-27 08:34:03 `

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How to Give Poor People Money In Order to Save the World  

Paul Niehaus is the cofounder and president of GiveDirectly, a direct cash transfer program rated as one of the most effective anti-poverty charities in the world. He is currently putting together the largest basic income experiment ever designed. We spoke to him about the politics and perils of changing how the world…Read more...

2017-06-27 08:19:42 `

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Ludlow Ventures has closed its second fund with $45 million  

 Ludlow Ventures, a young, early-stage venture firm in Detroit, has closed its second venture fund with $45 million in capital commitments, founder and managing partner Jonathon Triest tells us. Ludlow’s team, which includes partner Brett deMarrais and associate Blake Robbins, was originally targeting $40 million; its investors, or limited partners, include four institutions, along… Read More

2017-06-27 08:16:30 `

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Baluchon's Ostara puts the tiny back into tiny houses   

We've seen lots of very large tiny houses lately and towable dwellings do seem to be getting steadily larger on the whole, but for those who prefer a tiny house that's, well, tiny, French firm Baluchon's latest model may be of interest. Named the Ostara, it measures just 6 m (19 ft)-long but packs in a surprisingly livable layout. .. Continue Reading Baluchon's Ostara puts the tiny back into tiny houses Category: Tiny Houses Tags: Building and Construction

2017-06-27 08:16:29 `

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Amazon's Echo Show strips you of your last shred of privacy - CNET  

Commentary: Amazon's new touchscreen/smart speaker has a feature called Drop In. It isn't just creepy. It's asking for trouble.

2017-06-27 07:58:17 `

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Nootrobox is now HVMN and will sell biohacking products beyond nootropics  

 If none of what’s in the above headline makes sense, you probably weren’t following the biohacking trend for the last couple of years. But Silicon Valley is brimming with tech execs trying to become faster, stronger and smarter by “hacking” their genetic code through various experimental methods called biohacks. These would be the people drinking buttered coffee,… Read More

2017-06-27 07:53:55 `

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Today's Best Deals: Anker RoboVac, T-Fal Cookware, 4K Monitor, and More  

The most popular robotic vacuum, an affordable 4K monitor, and discounted cookware lead off Tuesday's best deals from around the web.Read more...

2017-06-27 07:51:42 `

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Super NES Classic is coming, Echo Show reviews are in video - CNET  

The biggest stories in tech include Nintendo's Super NES Classic coming September 29. Plus we review Amazon's Echo Show and YouTube's social video app goes live to iOS users.

2017-06-27 07:50:42 `

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'Arizona Sunshine' Launches On PSVR With Support For Aim, DualShock 4 Controllers  

"Arizona Sunshine" is now available on all three premium VR platforms. The developer spent the last six months refining its hit VR survival shooter for Sony's PlayStation VR platform, including adding support for Sony's PlayStation Aim Controller.

2017-06-27 07:36:31 `

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'Unprecedented' cyberattack hits businesses in Europe and beyond - CNET  

The ransomware attack is moving quickly, locking down systems at an alarming rate.

2017-06-27 07:36:23 `

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A Staggering Amount of Fish Is Wasted Each Year  

New research shows that industrial fisheries are responsible for dumping nearly 10 million tons of perfectly good fish back into the ocean each year—enough to fill 4,500 Olympic-sized swimming pools. This news comes at a time when nearly 90 percent of the world's fish stocks are threatened by overfishing.Read more...

2017-06-27 07:34:14 `

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Facebook now has 2 billion monthly users…and responsibility  

 “We’re getting to a size where it’s worth really taking a careful look at what are all the things that we can do to make social media the most positive force for good possible,” Facebook Chief Product Officer Chris Cox told TechCrunch about the company’s new milestone. 13 years after launching and less than 5 years after hitting 1 billion, Facebook now has 2… Read More

2017-06-27 07:30:54 `

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The Number of Dollar Store Items The Richest Person In Every State Can Buy  

Forbes recently released its list of the richest person in every state. But when we're talking about so much money, it can be hard to wrap our heads around just how wealthy these people are. But don't worry, Gizmodo is here to help.Read more...

2017-06-27 07:28:46 `

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Google Pixel phones of the future may have a feature you'll never find on an iPhone  

The worst thing about the Google's iPhone rival is that strange mix of metal and glass on the back. The Pixel 2 will reportedly feature a similar rear design, although the glass part will no longer incorporate the fingerprint sensor, a recent report said. Regardless of what materials Google uses for the back of the handset, the company may be working on a special kind of unique Pixel feature that will probably never be found on any iPhone. Discovered by Patently Mobile the patent highligh...

2017-06-27 07:24:27 `

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Microsoft is building a smart antivirus using 400 million PCs - CNET  

An upcoming security update will incorporate machine learning from millions of computers fending off malware, the company says.

2017-06-27 07:21:11 `

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Huawei Honor 9 Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET  

A portrait mode for selfies gives the midprice Honor 9 a little something extra.

2017-06-27 07:20:54 `

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Welcome to the Town That Is Trying to Cure Aging  

For just about his entire life, Ron Smith has been a subject of a scientific inquiry. At birth, in 1972, he was studied by scientists, and then assessed again at age three to document his physical fitness, mental health and intelligence. Every few years after that, he has returned to be poked, prodded and tested in…Read more...

2017-06-27 07:13:24 `

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'Sega Forever' free-to-play classic games for iPhone are off to a good start, but aren't perfect  

Sega has released four classic games into their ad-supported free-to-play Sega Forever initiative, including Kid Chameleon, Altered Beast, Phantasy Star II, and Comix Zone. AppleInsider gave the retro titles a spin, and found room for improvement.

2017-06-27 07:09:18 `

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Avis Partners With Google's Waymo on Self-Driving Cars  

Car rental companies won't be the only aging businesses that prove their merit in the age of the robocar.

2017-06-27 07:07:05 `

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See the gorgeous blue Honor 9 - CNET  

Huawei's hot new Android phone has two cameras and a lower-than-flagship price.

2017-06-27 07:03:38 `

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Physicists Have Created the Brightest Light Ever Recorded  

Jason Koebler writes: A group of physicists at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Extreme Light Laboratory announced Monday that they have created the brightest light ever produced on Earth using Diocles, one of the most powerful lasers in the United States. When this high intensity laser pulse, which is one billion times brighter than the surface of the sun, strikes the electron, it causes it to behave differently. By firing this laser at individual electrons, the researchers found that past

2017-06-27 07:00:00 `

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Faraday Future climbs Pikes Peak 23 seconds faster than Tesla Model S - Roadshow  

Oh, great, now there's going to be a rivalry.

2017-06-27 06:30:07 `

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Watch this Star Wars: The Last Jedi trailer made entirely on a 1984 Apple IIc  

 Sometimes I see something that makes me wish we’d never evolved our technological graphics capabilities beyond where they were at in the 1980s. This shot-by-shot remake of the Star Wars: The Last Jedi trailer is such a thing. Created by Twitter user Wahyu Ichwandardi, this was created using a vintage Apple IIc computer from 1984, using Dazzle Draw, a bitmap paint program from the same year. Read More

2017-06-27 06:30:07 `

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Some Dick Destroyed Norway's Beloved Troll Penis Rock  

Norwegian citizens are about to go Liam Neeson in Taken on the shameless vandal who desecrated one of their most beloved natural monuments—a troll dick. Well, it's a rock that looks like a dick. But it's supposed to be a troll dick, specifically.Read more...

2017-06-27 06:27:56 `

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Is Warner a Live-Action Adaptation of Superman: Red Son?  

Kevin Feige still has hope for Blade's return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Stephen Amell wants a more socially-minded Oliver Queen on Arrow. Plus, one familiar face will not return to American Horror Story next season, and new pictures from the Doctor Who season finale. Spoilers, assemble!Read more...

2017-06-27 06:23:32 `

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4 Analog Smartwatches Reviewed: Nokia, Mondaine, Fossil, Timex  

These smartwatches display the time with analog hands, but they have digital guts to track your activity.

2017-06-27 06:14:59 `

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Alcatel Idol 5S, Nokia 6, and others discounted through Amazon Prime Exclusive program  

Amazon today expanded its Prime Exclusive program with five more Android smartphones, including a trio of new Alcatel devices. The Amazon Prime Exclusive program now includes the Alcatel Idol 5S, Alcatel A50, Alcatel A30 Plus, Nokia 6, and Moto E4. All four phones can be purchased from Amazon normally, but Amazon Prime customers have access to the Prime Exclusive versions that get you a lower price in exchange for looking at lock screen offers and ads on the device. Here's what the five new de...

2017-06-27 06:10:43 `

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Dodge Demon lends broad shoulders to 2018 SRT Hellcat Widebody - Roadshow  

A wider body is only the beginning for this new Hellcat variant.

2017-06-27 06:08:10 `

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Google Slapped With Record $2.7 Billion Fine in Europe For Manipulating Shopping Results  

This morning, government regulators in Europe hit Google with a record €2.42 billion fine, roughly the equivalent of $2.7 billion US. The search engine company was found to be manipulating search results to favor its own shopping service, a violation of antitrust laws. And if it doesn't fix the problem within 90 days…Read more...

2017-06-27 06:06:58 `

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Pokemon Go is making a comeback  

The summer of 2016 was the summer of Pokemon Go. No matter where I went in New York City, I couldn't escape the throngs of trainers, capturing Gyms and catching Pokemon on every street corner. It was a certified phenomenon, but by the end of August, nearly half of the player base had abandoned the game. There simply wasn't enough to keep them occupied for months on end, so they left. In February, the game roared back to life as developer Niantic added a whole new Generation to the game, but the

2017-06-27 06:02:53 `

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2018 BMW X3 packs first-ever performance model - Roadshow  

The X3 now has an M40i trim, bringing it closer to what's offered on its coupe-like sibling, the X4.

2017-06-27 05:58:42 `

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Mario stamps will make you want to mail a letter from Japan - CNET  

Itsa-me, Mario. And Luigi, Princess Peach and Toad, all clowning around on a new series of postage stamps sold in Japan.

2017-06-27 05:51:13 `

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Apple's Tim Cook says Indian operations to use all-green energy within 6 months  

More details have emerged from Sunday's encounter between Apple CEO Tim Cook and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during which Cook reportedly revealed he expects Apple's Indian operations to run entirely off renewable energy by the end of 2017.

2017-06-27 05:46:45 `

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Arcadia A85S cruises on diesel, floats on solar power   

Look past their overt flashiness, and some luxury yachts offer fascinating takes on how to effectively use limited space. With a simple hull design, airy interior and auxiliary solar power system, the Arcadia A85S aims to pack a clean, luxurious floating home into its 85-ft (25.6-m) hull... Continue Reading Arcadia A85S cruises on diesel, floats on solar power Category: Marine Tags: Photovoltaic Superyacht Yachts Related

2017-06-27 05:45:49 `

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Elevators of the Future Will Move Sideways Without a Single Cable  

One of the biggest engineering challenges of building a towering skyscraper isn't keeping the structure from falling over, it's moving all the people around inside of it. To improve efficiency, and facilitate the construction of even taller buildings, Germany's ThyssenKrupp has completely redesigned elevators so that…Read more...

2017-06-27 05:44:28 `

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UGears launches mechanical hurdy gurdy kit to build and play   

Stringed instruments bowed by a wheel cranked by hand have been around for centuries, and come in many shapes and sizes. Inspired by 16th century instruments, mechanical model maker UGears has created what it's calling the gem of its collection, a self assembly hurdy gurdy kit launched on Kickstarter that should appeal to wooden puzzle fans and musicians alike... Continue Reading UGears launches mechanical hurdy gurdy kit to build and play Category: Music Tags:

2017-06-27 05:42:37 `

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Laser as bright as a billion Suns alters fundamental physics of light and matter   

Physicists from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have created the brightest light ever produced on Earth, and it could be the first step towards more powerful X-ray technology. The researchers focused their Diocles Laser to a brightness a billion times that of the surface of the Sun, and found that at that extreme level, the fundamental physics of how light enables vision begin to change... Continue Reading Laser as bright as a billion Suns alters fundamental physics of light and

2017-06-27 05:38:27 `

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PromoRepublic raises $1.2M for AI which creates social media for small businesses  

 As AI slowly seeps into various sectors, it was fairly inevitable that we would start to see the “AI for X” startups begin to appear. Thus “AI for small business social media” is now a thing, in the shape of PromoRepublic, a US/Finnish/Ukrainian startup which has now raised a $1.2M investment round. More specifically, they bill themselves as a “WIX for a small… Read More

2017-06-27 05:38:20 `

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NASA's supersonic X-plane project passes key milestone   

Those still nostalgic about the Concorde can take heart because a new era of supersonic flight just came a step closer. NASA says that its Quiet Supersonic Transport (QueSST) project has passed its preliminary design review (PDR), opening the way for design and construction of the Low Boom Flight Demonstration (LBFD) X-plane... Continue Reading NASA's supersonic X-plane project passes key milestone Category: Aircraft Tags: Lockheed Martin NASA

2017-06-27 05:34:24 `

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Latest questionable 'iPhone 8' delay claim lays blame on limited OLED screen availability  

The latest supply chain reports out of China suggest that it is not the Touch ID, or layered motherboard design that may cause later than expected shipments of the forthcoming "iPhone 8," but instead, Samsung is having production issues with the OLED screen for the device that it pioneered.

2017-06-27 05:27:09 `

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McLaren needs your help to build a life-size Lego 720S at Goodwood - Roadshow  

When it's done, it'll weigh more than a standard 720S.

2017-06-27 05:26:03 `

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EU hammers Google with record $2.7 billion antitrust fine for illegal search manipulation  

The European Commission has wrapped up its antitrust investigation against Google, and has decreed that it must pay $2.72 billion to settle charges related to it favoring its own products over rivals in search results.

2017-06-27 05:26:02 `

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JASK emerges from stealth with $12 million and an automated threat detection service  

 JASK is emerging from stealth today with $12 million in the bank and a machine learning technology that automates network monitoring and management for overtaxed security teams. The thesis behind JASK’s service is the somewhat depressing (and frightening) thought that these days there aren’t enough security experts to meet the demands of running a modern business. Read More

2017-06-27 05:22:53 `

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Scientists Use Ancient DNA to Identify Bizarre Species That Baffled Darwin  

What has a body like a humpless camel, legs like a skinny rhino, and a face like the short-trunked saiga antelope? Until only recently, the accepted answer was Charles Darwin's, and I paraphrase: "I have no idea what the hell this is."Read more...

2017-06-27 05:12:46 `

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Crunch Report | Caldbeck and Mazzeo leave Binary Capital  

Today’s Stories Binary Capital co-founder Justin Caldbeck quits as Matt Mazzeo steps away from the firm Pandora co-founder and CEO Tim Westergren will step down according to reports  Houzz raises a huge $400M round at a $4B valuation  Avis signs on to manage Waymo’s self-driving vehicle fleet in Phoenix  MIT’s new drones switch between flying and driving for… Read More

2017-06-27 05:10:51 `

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MIT origami algorithm creates any 3D shape with minimal seams   

Back in 1999, Erik Domaine was a PhD student who created an algorithm that determined the folding patterns necessary to turn a piece of paper into any 3D shape. However, the algorithm was far from perfect, often resulting in an inefficient final product with many visible seams. Eighteen years later Demaine, now a professor of electrical engineering and computer science at MIT, has completed his quest to create a universal algorithm for folding origami shapes with the smallest number

2017-06-27 05:05:37 `

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Instacart CMO Cheryl Law is no longer at the company  

 Instacart CMO Cheryl Law is no longer at the company, TechCrunch has learned. Instacart confirmed the departure. We were tipped off about her departure a bit before the whole Amazon making a $13.7B bid for Whole Foods thing went down. Law joined Instacart at the beginning of the year and was previously the CMO of Prosper. Instacart’s challenges can change on a nearly daily basis… Read More

2017-06-27 05:03:19 `

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Pandora CEO Tim Westergren is officially out amid company shakeup  

 Following rumblings of a shakeup over the weekend, Pandora confirmed today that co-founder Tim Westergren is stepping down from his role as CEO. Naveen Chopra, who stepped in as the company’s CFO back in February will be filling in the top spot as interim CEO while the board of directors looks for a permanent replacement. Westergren was one of three founders of the music streaming service. Read More

2017-06-27 05:03:17 `

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Facebook improves its AI Messenger assistant 'M' with new wits  

 Facebook M, the company’s AI-powered assistant that lives inside Messenger, was launched widely back in April, giving suggestions to users based on the context of their conversations. Today, M is getting a bit smarter and more socially capable. Read More

2017-06-27 05:01:03 `

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Magnetic implants keep "dancing eyes" in place   

Nystagmus is a condition involving an involuntary flickering of the eyes. Resulting in reduced or limited vision, this condition that affects nearly one in 400 people, and is euphemistically referred to as "dancing eyes". A new procedure to treat the condition has been developed involving implanting magnets behind a person's eyes to stabilize the uncontrollable eye movements... Continue Reading Magnetic implants keep "dancing eyes" in place Category: Medical Tags:

2017-06-27 04:52:29 `

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Top EPA Official 'Bullied' Scientist to Change Testimony About Dismissed Scientists  

According to emails obtained by the New York Times, the top scientist on the Environmental Protection Agency's scientific review board was instructed to downplay the mass dismissal of advisors when she testified before Congress. "I felt bullied," she says now.Read more...

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