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Science & Technology | Technology
Welcome to the app-i-fication of friendship
Millennials increasingly feel isolated and alone. Can the internet help solve a problem it created?
Science & Technology | Technology
This is how Facebook collects data on you even if you don’t have an account
There’s little you can do about it.
Science & Technology | Technology
Researcher estimates GrayKey can unlock 6-digit iPhone passcode in 11 hours, here's how to protect yourself
New estimates from a security researcher suggest GrayKey, a digital forensics tool in active use by U.S. law enforcement agencies, is capable of cracking Apple's standard six-digit iPhone passcode in an average of 11 hours. Longer codes, however, could ta
Business & Finance | Business & Finance
Best Investment Apps 2018: Stash, Acorns, Wealthsimple, Robinhood and More | Inverse
Anyone with an Instagram feed has probably seen them: investment apps that promise they can generate wealth, marketed toward you member of the millennial generation. Some of them use spare change to round-up, others are marketed to people who identify wit
Family & Parenting | Kids
Study finds over 3,300 Android apps improperly tracking kids
There's little doubt that mobile apps sometimes overstep their bounds by
Science & Technology | Tech
Google’s astounding new search tool will answer any question by reading thousands of books
Called "Talk to Books," the AI-powered utility will scan every sentence in 100,000 books in half a second.
Gaming | Video Games
Arcade fame turns to infamy as Billy Mitchell’s record-setting Donkey Kong score is invalidated | TechCrunch
The record-setting score that settled the Donkey Kong arcade rivalry, made famous by the documentary The King of Kong, has been invalidated by Twin Galaxies, the de facto arbiter of arcade world records. What's more, Billy Mitchell, the occasionally contr
Science & Technology | Tech News
This year’s flagship iPhone could be even more expensive than the iPhone X, say analysts
With all the signs pointing to the iPhone X not selling as well as Apple and its suppliers had hoped, many wondered whether the $999+ price tag was too high even for iPhone loyalists. One popular l…
Science & Technology | Social Media
Zuckerberg struggles to name a single Facebook competitor - The Verge
In Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony before a joint session between the Senate Judiciary and Commerce committees today, the Facebook CEO was forced to confront whether his company was now effectively a monopoly.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Facebook and the Price of Tech Utopia
Was everything users gained from Facebook worth what they gave up?
Science & Technology | Technology
Over 20 advocacy groups complain to FTC that YouTube is violating children’s privacy law | TechCrunch
A coalition of over 20 child advocacy, consumer and privacy groups filed a complaint with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission asking it to investigate and sanction YouTube for violation of federal children’s privacy laws. Specifically, the groups say YouT
Business & Finance | Business
Uber Has Acquired Jump And Officially Joined The Dockless Bike Wars
"We’re excited to begin our next chapter and to play a significant part in the transition of Uber to a multi-modal platform," Jump CEO Ryan Rzepecki said.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Mark Zuckerberg's letting researchers dive into Facebook data to protect elections
The social network says the initiative will help researchers figure out the effect social media has on democracy.
Science & Technology | Tech
This change can make your online browsing faster and more private
There is a small, simple step you can take right now that promises to make your online browsing faster and more private.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
8 money saving apps for New Yorkers
Who couldn’t use a little extra moolah? These money saving apps that are helping New Yorkers get just that.
Science & Technology | Tech
5 Google search tricks that get you what you want
Have you ever searched on Google only to be presented with results so baffling you want to throw your computer out the window? Use these 5 search hacks to put a stop to that now.
Science & Technology | Tech
Facebook's new privacy rules just broke Tinder - Business Insider
Under fire for its handling user data in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, Facebook made big changes to its service, which ended up affecting Tinder.
Science & Technology | Tech
Amazon Echo has transformed the way I live in my apartment — here are my 19 favorite features
Amazon Echo is one of the best gadgets you can buy. It transforms the way you use your living space.
Science & Technology | Technology
Apple iPad review (2018): A little better, a little less competition
The tablet business has been tough in recent years, but last year Apple found a hit in its low-cost iPad. Its admirable performance and battery life made up for...
Science & Technology | Technology
Intel brings a six-core i9 CPU to laptops
Intel is actually bringing a Core i9 six-core chip to laptops.
Science & Technology | Tech
What Uber's Crash Tells Us About Japan's Silent Strategy For Driverless Cars
Japan has been quietly rolling out and testing autonomous vehicles. The approach has been more subdued than their U.S. counterparts, but the technology is more advanced and closer to deployment than many industry watchers realize.
Science & Technology | Tech
Mark Zuckerberg hits back at Tim Cook
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended his company's business model in an interview published by Vox on Monday
Science & Technology | Technology
ProBeat: Windows is dead. Long live Windows | VentureBeat
Terry Myerson is out. Microsoft lists his full title as “executive vice president and the former leader of the Windows and Devices Group (WDG).” Yes, Microsoft needs shorter titles. In short, the chief of Windows is leaving the company after 21 years.
Science & Technology | Technology
This new privacy tool would speed up your internet, too
It's no joke how much data your internet service provider can collect about you. A new service from Cloudflare aims to change that.
Science & Technology | Technology
Here Are the Origins of 10 Tech Terms You Use Every Day
Did you know that Thomas Edison used the term 'bug'?
Business & Finance | Marketing
Site Not Mobile Friendly? You Can Kiss Your Google Rankings Goodbye
In recent years, Google has been pushing more and more to ensure all websites are mobile friendly. This makes sense as mobile searches have consistently been on the rise since 2009 and finally…
Science & Technology | Social Media
Facebook VP's memo suggests relentless growth is good, even if it gives a platform to terrorists or bullies | VentureBea
In a never-before-seen internal memo titled “The Ugly,” published today by BuzzFeed News, Facebook VP Andrew Bosworth advocated that the social media giant be relentless about growth, even if someone kills themselves as a result of bullying or people
Science & Technology | Tech
F-35s in Japan are still losing dogfights to F-15s sometimes — here's why
F-35s focus on stealth, not dogfighting. "If you get into a dogfight with the F-35, somebody made a mistake. It's like having a knife fight in a phone booth."
Science & Technology | Technology
Google Knows Literally Everything About You - Here's How To Delete That Data
Take back control of your information with these easy steps.
Cars & Motorcycles | Cars
Tesla's newest rival has highlighted a big problem that no one is talking about
Tesla has a problem with market segmentation and it can't compete in new EV segments until is introduces different vehicles and adds manufacturing capacity.
Science & Technology | Tech
What Are Screens Doing to Our Eyes—And Our Ability to See? | WIRED
Our eyes are hardening; we can barely see our phones any more. We must learn to look at the wider world.
Gaming | Pokemon Go
Quests - Field Research Guide | Pokemon GO Hub
Niantic’s recent announcement about the introduction of the new Research Feature (quests) in Pokémon GO (See our news coverage here) certainly made a huge impression on the Pokémon GO community! In light of this incredible announcement, we have creat
Science & Technology | Tech
Lights, Camera, Artificial Action: Start-Up Is Taking A.I. to the Movies
After selling their robotics company to Google, two engineers are working on technology they think can change how special effects are made.
Science & Technology | Technology
Apple introduces a cheap 9.7-inch iPad with Apple Pencil support | TechCrunch
Apple is holding a press conference right now in Chicago. And the company unveiled a brand new device — well, sort of. Apple is going to sell a brand new 9.7-inch iPad that works with the Apple Pencil. Before today, only (more expensive) iPad Pro models
Science & Technology | Technology
FTC confirms probe into Facebook data misuse scandal | TechCrunch
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has confirmed it’s investigating Facebook’s privacy practices in light of the data misuse scandal currently engulfing the company. In a statement regarding reported concerns about Facebook’s privacy practices today
Science & Technology | Technology
Android malware found inside seemingly innocent QR code apps
Google is getting better at keeping Android malware out of the Play Store, and that's leading attackers to use more sophisticated disguises for their rogue apps...
Science & Technology | Tech News
No, Facebook, It's Not OK to Track Users' Calls and Texts for Years Because They Let You Share Contacts
Some users who've quit Facebook got a surprise when they looked at their data.
Business & Finance | Business
50 Big Companies that Started with Little or No Money
There’s a widespread belief among founders that venture capital is a precursor to success. It is true that VC is a common denominator of the most successful tech startups, but it isn’t a…
Business & Finance | Business
2 Tools That Can Help Small Business Owners with Reminders, Invoicing and Time Management
Having the right toolbox can help with making sure opportunities don't fall through the cracks.
Science & Technology | Technology
One of the youngest fund managers in the U.S. just launched her own accelerator, too | TechCrunch
Last August, we told you about Laura Deming, a New Zealand native who was home schooled before moving halfway around the world as a 12-year-old to work alongside Cynthia Kenyon, a renowned molecular biologist who specializes in the genetics of aging. Sh
Science & Technology | Technology
David Pogue's Rated:App: Human Anatomy Atlas 2018
Yahoo Finance's David Pogue reviews Human Anatomy Atlas 2018, an app that gives you an interactive, incredibly detailed, medically accurate jaw-dropping 3-D view of the human body.
Business & Finance | Careers & The Workplace
Want to Become a Consultant? There's an App for That. Actually, There Are 3.
If you have skills that others need, consider the apps Clarity, Moonlighting and Upwork.
News | In the News
Peer-reviewed study shows Cardiogram and Apple Watch can accurately determine atrial fibrillation
Over the past year, Cardiogram and UC San Francisco (UCSF) have presented a series of findings on how well consumer wearables like the Apple Watch and Android Wear can detect medical conditions in their users, including diabetes as well as hypertension an
Science & Technology | Technology
Magic Leap opens up its ‘Creator Portal’ with SDK and design guidelines for devs | TechCrunch
After maintaining a quiet presence for quite a while, Magic Leap is finally feeling a bit more chatty, at least when it comes to what they’re sharing with developers. As the Game Developers Conference kicks off in San Francisco this week, Magic Leap is
Gaming | Gaming
Ataribox is now Atari VCS, preorder date revealed soon | VentureBeat
Atari has renamed its upcoming Ataribox console as the Atari VCS, which is a retro-inspired entertainment platform based on PC technology.
Business & Finance | Business
Silicon Valley Is Over, Says Silicon Valley
About a dozen venture capitalists recently took a bus tour through the Midwest, and a funny thing happened: They caught the heartland bug.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Why Facebook Owes You More Than This | WIRED
You give Facebook all of your data in exchange for using their service—an exchange that seems increasingly out of whack.
News | News
Self-driving Uber hits, kills pedestrian
A woman was reportedly struck and killed by a self-driving Uber in Tempe, Arizona.
Family & Parenting | Kids
Alexa Skills & Games Just for Kids
Here are some awesome Alexa skills and games kids can play with the Amazon Echo, Dot or Spot for serious fun with their home assistant.
Science & Technology | Tech
23 lesser-known cofounders of the biggest tech companies, and where they are now
We tend to forget that Steve Jobs, Travis Kalanick, and Bill Gates, didn't create Apple, Uber, and Microsoft alone.
Science & Technology | Technology
Repl.it lets you program in your browser
No matter whether you are a seasoned programmer or you simply want to take
Entertainment | Entertainment
Amazon’s top original shows generated an estimated 5M new Prime members | TechCrunch
Amazon’s original content efforts are paying off, at least in terms of driving new sign-ups for Prime, which is ostensibly their main value to the commerce giant. Documents obtained by Reuters show that the top Prime video original programming, includin
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Israeli researchers find cybersecurity flaws in baby monitors, web cameras
Ben-Gurion University team was able to blast music through a baby monitor, turn off a thermostat and turn on a camera remotely
Science & Technology | Cool Stuff
This 3-D-printed house costs $10,000 and can be built in 24 hours
One of the less obvious products being unveiled this week at SXSW is a small concrete house. On the outside, it doesn’t look like anything particularly...
Science & Technology | Tech
The tech elite are abandoning Silicon Valley in droves because of 'groupthink' and out-of-control living costs— here's where they're headed
Peter Thiel, Tim Ferriss and other members of Silicon Valley's tech elite are decamping for more diverse and often affordable areas.
Science & Technology | Computer & Coding Tips
Tech 101: Preparing a Mac For a New Owner
There comes a time in the life of just about every Mac where its usefulness has become limited or it will be too expensive to repair or update, so you decide
Science & Technology | Cool Stuff
Researchers Discover Graphene Is a Superconductor
The discovery rekindles hope that scientists can make a room-temperature superconductor.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
What Airbnb Did to New York City - CityLab
Airbnb’s effects on the city’s housing market have been dramatic, a report suggests. And other cities could soon see the same pattern.
Science & Technology | Tech
What Happens In 60 Seconds Online
What Happens In 60 Seconds Online - 03/07/2018
Science & Technology | Social Media
Does the success of Stories signal the end of Facebook's News Feed?
Big changes could be on their way.
Science & Technology | Technology
5 Ways to Bootstrap SEO When You're on a Tight Budget
Getting links and incorporating keywords won't break the bank.
Science & Technology | Technology
Google’s new Bristlecone processor brings it one step closer to quantum supremacy | TechCrunch
Every major tech company is looking at quantum computers as the next big breakthrough in computing. Teams at Google, Microsoft, Intel, IBM and various..
Music | Audio Equipment: SO Cool!
This guy uses old vinyl records to make gorgeous Bluetooth speakers
Industrial engineer Jeff Davis is selling customizable Bluetooth speakers made from old records — you can even submit your own artwork or request an album.
News | News
7 Innovative Israeli Tech Startups Bringing AI, Gaming To Education | Technology News
At a recent MindCET event, a new crop of early-stage companies showcased tech aimed at disrupting learning environments.
Science & Technology | Tech
Galaxy S9 IRL: What it's like to use Samsung's gorgeous new phones
For 2018, Samsung's new super phones get variable aperture cameras and fix the placement of their fingerprint reader. But they keep a familiar look and feel.
Science & Technology | Technology
Amazon is buying smart doorbell maker Ring | TechCrunch
With Nest's first smart video doorbell right around the corner, Amazon is busy buying up the competition. After acquiring Blink just two months ago, Amazon is..
Science & Technology | Tech
Google and NCAA team up on March Madness AI competition with $100,000 in prizes | VentureBeat
Google and the NCAA have teamed up on a $100,000 competition to see who can predict the best March Madness outcomes with machine learning.
Science & Technology | Tech
‘Success’ on YouTube Still Means a Life of Poverty - Bloomberg
You can have a million views a month and still not be able to make rent
Gaming | Gaming
March is stacked with new video games — here are the 10 biggest releases coming next month
With spring comes the first major wave of games in 2018. Prepare yourself.
Science & Technology | Technology
The Design Tricks That Make Smartphones Addictive—And How to Fight Them
There's a reason you're so hooked.
News | The News
Silicon Valley faces make or break moment amid big tech backlash
Election meddling, concerns about privacy and questions about technology's role in our daily lives have muddied the waters for the Silicon Valley giants
Science & Technology | Tech
A giant iPhone is reportedly about to drop
It's reportedly dropping before the end of the year.
Science & Technology | Innovation
How 2 former college roommates are helping people to get cheap lunches with their MealPal app
Mary Biggins and Katie Ghelli launched MealPal in New York last year. It has been backed with $35 million (£26 million)
Science & Technology | Social Media
Facebook's Long-Term Plan for WhatsApp Is Finally Coming to Fruition (and It's Brilliant) | Inc.com
Instagram was a bargain that's turned a very tidy profit. WhatsApp was a very different sort of bet.
Music | Music
The best smart speakers for music fans
If you're a music fan, the first wave of smart speakers was probably a disappointment. While Alexa and Google Assistant have definitively proven they have a pla...
Science & Technology | Technology
Not even IBM is sure where its quantum computer experiments will lead
Despite the hype and hoopla surrounding the burgeoning field of quantum computing, the technology is still in its infancy. Just a few years ago, researchers wer...
Science & Technology | Team8
Israel’s Team8 Partners With Scotiabank For Cybersecurity Innovation
The leading Israeli cybersecurity think tank and the Canadian financial institution will work together to 'deepen tech capabilities.'
Science & Technology | Tech News
How Open Source Companies Are Built
We recently brought together open source leaders from organizations both large and small to discuss how they balance building a leading enterprise with a free and widely available offering for the community. The timing couldn't have been better as
Business & Finance | Business
The State of the Cloud Industry in 2018 | Bessemer Venture Partners
It’s here! Our State of the Cloud 2018 report is hot off the press.
Gaming | Gaming
Nintendo 3DS had its best January sales since 2013 | GamesBeat
The Nintendo 3DS handheld console just had its best January since 2013 in terms of consoles sold, according to the NPD Group. For hardware dollar sales, it was the portable’s best January since 2014.
Science & Technology | Tech
How to spot a bot and what to do about it
Here's how to figure out if a Twitter account is actually a bot, and then how to block the bot.
News | News
After delays, Israel successfully tests Arrow 3 long-range missile interceptor
Early morning exercise carried out with US agency after two tests called off at last minute in recent months
Science & Technology | Cool Stuff
Where is Starman? Track Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster's Current Location.
Current location of Elon Musk's cherry red Tesla Roadster and Starman launched by SpaceX on the Falcon Heavy maiden flight
Science & Technology | Tech
Inside North Korea’s Hacker Army
The regime in Pyongyang has sent hundreds of programmers to other countries. Their mission: Make money by any means necessary.
Gaming | Gaming
How a love for Minecraft can blossom into a love for reading | VentureBeat
Millions of kids around the world play Minecraft, and it didn’t take long for adults to notice something: It has educational value. With Microsoft’s MinecraftEdu leading the way, more schools are using Minecraft in classrooms, having their kids experi
Science & Technology | Tech
Eight Samsung Galaxy tricks you can't do on any other phone
Make the most of your smartphone.
Business & Finance | Advertising/Marketing
Windows 10's new 'Ultimate Performance' mode sacrifices efficiency for raw power
Microsoft generally rolls out new features in its Insider builds for testers before they are released to the public. Yesterday’s build 17101 includes a feature that may be particularly intriguing for power users and professionals: an ‘Ultimate Perform
Science & Technology | Technology
Peter Thiel, retreating from Silicon Valley's tech scene, is moving to L.A.
Billionaire Peter Thiel, one of the most powerful men in Silicon Valley and its most prominent conservative, plans to move his home and personal investment firm to Los Angeles because he’s disaffected by what he sees as the Bay Area's left-leaning polit
Entertainment | ENTERTAINMENT
How SiriusXM is dominating in the Spotify era
SiriusXM boasts less than half the subscribers as the most popular on-demand music streaming service, but SiriusXM is booming while Spotify continues to lose money. What’s going on here?
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Israeli biotech company successfully grows bones in lab | The Times of Israel
Bonus BioGroup begins second trial of 60 operations; aims to create 'spare parts' for human beings
Business & Finance | Business
Outdoorsy, the ‘Airbnb of RVs,’ rolls up $25 million in fresh funding
According to serial entrepreneur Jeff Cavins, more than 35 million people each year look to rent an RV -- 38 percent of them so-called millennials. Yet they..
Science & Technology | Social Media
Inside Facebook's Two Years of Hell
How a confused, defensive social media giant steered itself into a disaster, and how Mark Zuckerberg is trying to fix it all.
Science & Technology | Technology
Apple addresses iOS source code leak, says it appears to be tied to three-year-old software
Earlier this week, iOS source code showed up on GitHub, raising concerns that hackers could find a way to comb the material for vulnerabilities. The material is gone now, courtesy of a DMCA notice Apple sent to GitHub, but the occurrence was certainly not
Business & Finance | Business
Every grocery delivery service's fears have just been realized
One of the biggest stories to emerge from the technology industry last year was Amazon’s shift into the brick-and-mortar realm with its $13.7 billion acquisition of organic supermarket chain Whole Foods. In the months following the deal’s closure, Am
Science & Technology | Technology
Here are all of Apple’s tips for HomePod available in the Tips app | 9to5Mac
HomePod has started arriving to customers around the world and Apple’s Tips app for iOS is ready for it. When you have the speaker paired with your device (iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch), you…
Science & Technology | Technology
This is How Smartphone Cameras Have Improved in the Past 5 Years
DxOMark has published an interesting look at how smartphone cameras have evolved and improved over the past half decade, starting from when the camera test
Science & Technology | Technology
Phones with superstrong diamond glass screen coming in 2019
Superstrong diamond glass is being tested even as you read this.
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Kibbutz Economy: How Israeli Collective Communities Near Gaza Are Becoming High-Tech Hubs
A local incubator, SouthUp, is attracting startups from across the country with WeWork-like shared workspaces in kibbutzim in southern Israel
Science & Technology | Technology
Early reviews are in for Apple's new $350 Echo competitor, the HomePod — and it's getting destroyed
Reviewers like the Apple HomePod's sound quality but had issues with Siri and hate that it won't work with Spotify. One person said it "struggles at smart."
Science & Technology | Cool Stuff
Learning to speak quantum
Particle physicists are studying ways to harness the power of the quantum realm to further their research.
Science & Technology | Social Media
AI could make trolls think twice before retweeting offensive content | VentureBeat
While hate speech in the U.S. dates back to the country’s earliest days, the rise of social media has thrust hateful keyboard warriors into the spotlight. Many social media platforms have attempted to counter hate speech using AI-driven tactics, but the
Business & Finance | Business & Finance
Uber has a tip limit? That's news to drivers
If you want to leave a generous tip for your Uber driver, you may have to use cash because the ride-hailing app has a ceiling. Lyft has tipping limits, too.
Politics | Politics
Survey Finds Conservatives Out of Place in Silicon Valley
Online poll adds to concerns that political divisions are affecting tech workplaces.
Science & Technology | Tech
‘Human Uber’ Lets a Surrogate Socialize For You
Lean into the hermit lifestyle by having a surrogate do the socializing for you.
Science & Technology | Cool Stuff
Check Out Elon Musk’s $500 ‘Boring Company’ flamethrower
And you thought Elon Musk was joking when he said he wanted to sell a Boring Company flamethrower. The fire-spitting device showed up on its website on Saturday and costs $500.
Science & Technology | Technology
We were in an accident during an automated driving tech demo
As a transportation reporter, I've been in a lot of cars using either autonomous or semi-automated Advanced Driver Assistance (ADAS) features, both on public and private roads, and yet I'd never been in an accident during a demonstration drive for any of
Entertainment | Entertainment
A ridiculous bag may have perfected the movie-watching experience
Watching movies at home isn’t ideal. Your TV isn’t as big as a theater screen, and you can’t avoid being distracted by the natural light, potted plants, and handheld video game systems that litter the average American living room. But a new Kickstar
Gaming | Video Games
PS4 Vs PS4 Slim Vs PS4 Pro: What Are The Differences And Which PlayStation 4 Should You Buy? - GameSpot
We break down the specs, features, and price of the PS4, PS4 Slim, and PS4 Pro and let you know which PlayStation 4 is right for you.
Science & Technology | Tech
Apple Is Reportedly Cutting Its iPhone X Production Target By 50%
The move comes amid disappointing sales.
Science & Technology | Tech
Why Apple's upcoming iPhone battery update is a bad idea
Tim Cook says Apple will release a software update for the iPhone for users to choose between performance or battery life. But that's not such a great idea.
Science & Technology | Science & Space
SpaceX’s rocket booster survived descent despite no landing attempt | TechCrunch
SpaceX flew a mission today that didn’t include a controlled recovery attempt of the Falcon 9 booster involved in the launch. Even still, the first stage..
Science & Technology | Cool Stuff
MIT uses Lego to prototype low-cost micro pumps
Lego bricks (or, if you're not a pedant, Legos) are highly precise and highly consistent plastic objects. Anywhere you go in the world the Lego is the same...
Science & Technology | Technology
The Era of Quantum Computing Is Here. Outlook: Cloudy
Quantum computers should soon be able to beat classical computers at certain basic tasks. But before they’re truly powerful, researchers have to overcome a
Science & Technology | Technology
Here's How To Check The Battery Health Of Your iPhone, Reliably And For Free
Apple made billions in hiding the fact that it was slowing down the performance of an iPhone with an aging battery, pushing people to buy a new phone rather than a new battery.
Business & Finance | Business
Forget The 10,000-Hour Rule; Edison, Bezos, & Zuckerberg Follow The 10,000-Experiment Rule
Deliberate experimentation is more important than deliberate practice in a rapidly changing world.
Science & Technology | Physics & Cosmology
What Are The Most Amazing Possibilities Within The Theoretical Limits Of Physics?
Scientifically speaking, what are the most amazing possibilities within the theoretical limits of physics, even if we haven't yet developed the technology to achieve them yet? This question was originally answered on Quora by Jay Wacker.
Business & Finance | Business
Intel Stock Price Jumps 9% as Meltdown Security Worries Fade | Fortune
Intel's stock price rose 8% to the highest level since 2000, as fears faded that the Spectre and Meltdown security issues would hurt sales.
Business & Finance | Business
Unless you have a patent or some proprietary technology, you’re gonna be in trouble.
A look at one of the nation's first classes for undergraduates on intellectual property.
Science & Technology | TECH
Apple confirms iOS 11.3 will let you turn off controversial throttling of older iPhones
The update will launch this spring, but you’ll be able to install the beta before then.
Science & Technology | Technology
Apple previews iOS 11.3’s new Animojis and battery service warnings
More big news out of Apple this morning. The company’s offering up a preview of what’s to come in the latest version of its mobile operating system. The..
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
Apple Will Finally Release Its HomePod to Compete With Amazon's Echo | Inc.com
Preorders for the Amazon Echo competitor start this week.
Science & Technology | Tech
Tim Cook explains what sets HomePod apart from existing smart speakers
As part of his one-day tour of Canada yesterday, Tim Cook offered an interview to the Financial Post following his visit to e-commerce platform Shopify’s headquarters. Cook used the interview as an…
Science & Technology | Social Media
Facebook Is Looking Like a Victim of the Innovator's Dilemma | Inc.com
As consumers sour on the attention economy, someone is going to disrupt the social-media giant. The only question is whether it will be Facebook.
Science & Technology | Technology
Facebook invented a new time unit called the ‘flick’ and it’s truly amazing
I was all set to dislike the "flick," a time unit just recently invented by Facebook (technically the Oculus team), because I thought it was going to be..
Psychology | Psychology
Screen time: Mental health menace or scapegoat? - CNN
Teens' happiness and self-esteem can be linked to the amount of time they're spending in front of their screens, a new study says.
Business & Finance | Business
How to Win Founders and Influence Everybody
For two and a half decades Margit Wennmachers has quietly shaped the public image of the world's hottest startups. Now she must reckon with the new era of big tech.
Science & Technology | Technology
Apple Leak Hints At Possible iPhone X Cancellation, ‘Batterygate’ Intensifies
It looks like there will be no iPhone X generations in the near future if rumors prove true. According to a popular Apple leakster, the tech giant’s flagship smartphone will soon be canceled ...
Science & Technology | Cool Stuff
These high-speed ‘nano-cranes’ could form molecular assembly lines
Things aren't going well down at the ol' nano-factory. They're having trouble getting all those tiny workers to synchronize and move quickly together. But..
Science & Technology | Technology
Video: Apple's iMac Pro vs 2013 Mac Pro - photo editing comparison (Part 2)
In the second part of our series, we put Apple's $5,000 iMac Pro to the test against one of the most popular configurations of the Mac Pro to see how much of a performance difference you can expect when editing photos. We'll also explore the upg
Entertainment | Netflix
This site makes browsing Netflix simple again - CNET
Tired of spending more time trying to find something to watch on Netflix than actually watching stuff? Flixable aims to fix that.
Science & Technology | Computer & Coding Tips
10 Mac Features You Probably Don’t Use But Should
Over the course of a few OS updates, it's easy for some very useful system features to be forgotten. That's why we're going to take a look at 10 features.
Science & Technology | Technology
Apple iOS 11.3 Release: It's The Big One
Apple confirms the most important iOS upgrade in years...
Advice & Self-Help | Useful Stuff
Why Your Phone's Airplane Mode Isn't Just for Flying
Prepare to to boost your productivity.
Science & Technology | Technology
5 Jobs at Apple, Google and Amazon You Can Do at Home
Fire up the home office and get to work.
Business & Finance | Business
Apple announces $350 billion investment
Apple is the latest company to announce an increase in investment in the U.S. following last year's new tax bill.
Science & Technology | Cool Stuff
NASA to Reveal Energy Breakthrough That Can Take Humans to Mars and Power a Home for 10 Years
The agency hasn't tried building a nuclear fission reactor for space since the 1960s.
Travel | Travel
Airbnb now lets you book with a 50% deposit | VentureBeat
Airbnb announced that it will now let guests book with a deposit, marking a notable shift from the current state of play that requires you to pay the full amount up front.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Facebook is making a major change to the News Feed that will show you more content from friends and family and less from
Facebook said Thursday that it will start to show users more posts from their friends and family in the News Feed, a move that means people will see fewer posts from publishers and brands.
Science & Technology | Cool Stuff
This inexpensive battery could revolutionize the clean energy industry
In theory, the battery shouldn't work at all. But it does.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Facebook Finally Blinks - The Atlantic
Mark Zuckerberg’s radical decision to reinvent the News Feed is a plea for mercy.
Science & Technology | Technology
What happens when an iPhone X is dropped
Some experts recommend buying Apple’s insurance coverage AppleCare to cover any damages. Without AppleCare, the price at Apple is $279 to replace the front glass and $549 if you break the back glass. A good leather option, according to Wirecutter, is Ap
Science & Technology | Technology
Apple will address kids’ iPhone addiction with enhanced iOS parental controls
Apple has a response of sorts to activist shareholders concerned about kids' addiction to iPhones: Enhanced parental controls are coming to iOS.
Science & Technology | Tech
9 Thorough Guides That Will Teach You the Basics of SEO
In this article, we'll go over 9 guides that will help you get up to speed with SEO quickly.
Science & Technology | Technology
This is what a 50-qubit quantum computer looks like
From afar, it looks like a steampunk chandelier. An intricate collection of tubes and wires that culminate in a small steel cylinder at the bottom. It is, in fa...
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What Would Really Happen If Russia Attacked Undersea Internet Cables
The world’s internet infrastructure is vulnerable, but snipping a couple of lines is the least of your concerns.
