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How the Weather Channel Made That Insane Hurricane Florence Storm Surge Animation
A combination of Unreal Engine and a specially outfitted studio brought Hurricane Florence to life.
Friday, September 14, 2018
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Apple's Fall Event: All the New Products
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Apple's Fall Event: All the New Products
Well, really just phones and a watch—but upgrades and improvements abound.
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Google, Facebook, Twitter face EU fines over extremist posts
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Google, Facebook, Twitter face EU fines over extremist posts
European Commission's president says tech firms should be fined if they exceed the time limit.
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
iOS 12 Tips and Tricks, and What to Expect When You Upgrade
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iOS 12 Tips and Tricks, and What to Expect When You Upgrade
Your iPhone's software is about to get a refresh. Here are the most important new features to learn about now.
What to Expect from Apple's iPhone Event on Wednesday, September 12
New iPhones are on their way, and probably a new Watch too.
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Apple removes anti-malware apps that harvested browser data
Apple removed the apps, from cyber-security firm Trend Micro, from the Mac app store.
British Airways: Suspect code that hacked fliers 'found'
The code, found lurking on the British Airways website, may be how hackers stole data on 380,000 transactions.
Snap's chief strategy officer Imran Khan is leaving
Imran Khan departs after three years with the company, which is struggling to keep users.
Monday, September 10, 2018
Facial Recognition Tech Is Ready for Its Post-Phone Future
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Facial Recognition Tech Is Ready for Its Post-Phone Future
Apple’s Face ID turned facial recognition into the iPhone’s hottest feature. A year later, the technology is ready to break through to new applications.
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Russia: Google removes Putin critic's ads from YouTube
Ads by Alexei Navalny, a Russian opposition leader, are removed from YouTube ahead of local elections.
Sunday, September 9, 2018
E-Scooters: On a Road to Nowhere
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E-Scooters: On a Road to Nowhere
As summer winds die down here's hoping one of the season's most ridiculous and unnecessary fads goes with them. Bird and Lime e-scooters are just the latest twist on the foot-powered Razor Scooters that took America by storm in 2000. Unlike Razor, which introduced electric-power models back in 2003, Bird and Lime utilize a subscription model instead of ownership. Bird, Lime and another competitor, Spin, have similar business strategies -- namely to provide simple, cheap transportation for the
"last mile."Microsoft Foils Russian Attack on GOP Think Tanks
Microsoft has torpedoed a pair of websites designed to steal credentials from visitors to two Republican Party think tanks. The malicious websites were among six the company took down last week. A group of hackers affiliated with the Russian military created the sites, according to Microsoft. The group apparently was the same group that stole a cache of email from the Democratic National Committee during the 2016 presidential campaign. A U.S. court order allowed Microsoft to disrupt and take control of the domain names for the websites.Galaxy Note9 Is Front and Center in Samsung's Connected World
Samsung has unveiled its much-anticipated Galaxy Note9. The company made several other announcements as well, as it presented its vision for a seamlessly connected world. "We are creating a galaxy of experiences that span not just devices and locations but platforms and brands," said DJ Koh, CEO of Samsung Electronics, at the event. These experiences are "built on a foundation of intelligence that learns, adopts and anticipates -- not to control your choices but to enhance human capabilities and expand human possibilities."Gear Latest
Uuni Pro Oven Review: Flatbreads and Pizza, Done Quick
The stainless steel Ooni Pro can bake pizzas, or whatever else your heart desires.
Saturday, September 8, 2018
15 Best Tech & Gaming Deals: Switch, Fire HD, Roomba, PS4 DualShock
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15 Best Tech & Gaming Deals: Switch, Fire HD, Roomba, PS4 DualShock
From Amazon’s newest tablet to an affordable Nokia phone, these are the deals worth clicking.
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Splatoon and Journey design secrets revealed
The design work of hit games including Splatoon and Journey is celebrated in a new exhibition.
Friday, September 7, 2018
Senators Bash Google at Russian Election Meddling Hearing
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Senators Bash Google at Russian Election Meddling Hearing
An empty chair reserved for Google became the focal point for harsh criticism Wednesday at the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee's hearing on Russian meddling in the 2016 elections. After thanking Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey for agreeing to testify at the forum, Chairman Richard Burr, R-N.C., added, "I'm disappointed Google decided against sending the right senior level executive to participate in what I truly expect to be a productive discussion."Gear Latest
Native Instruments Trakor Pro 3, Kontrol S2, and Kontrol S4: Specs, Price, Release Date
Native Instruments refreshes its entire line of music creation and performance tools. But the really fun stuff is in the flagship DJ controller.
Thursday, September 6, 2018
Eyeing the Future, Snap Debuts Two New Styles of Spectacles
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Eyeing the Future, Snap Debuts Two New Styles of Spectacles
Snap Spectacles Veronica and Niro: Price, Specs, Release Date
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
I Invented Autocorrect. Sorry About That; You're Welcome
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I Invented Autocorrect. Sorry About That; You're Welcome
Opinion: A longtime Apple designer explains why it’s so hard to make phones predict what you’re thinking when you type.
2 Streaming Amps for Audiophiles: Naim Uniti, Bluesound
Streaming music doesn’t have to mean compromised sound. Here are two picks to help you find cloud-connected aural ecstasy.
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UberMedia CEO Gladys Kong: Success Is Data-Driven
"Mobile advertising and location-based marketing are getting more and more data-driven, both in targeting and analyzing results," said UberMedia CEO Gladys Kong. "Advertisers are trying to understand more about the consumer's journey. They want any insights they can get their hands on in order to understand the consumer. Location measurement is becoming a much more important part of advertising, so a lot of our focus at UberMedia is to make data actionable, in order to help businesses measure the effectiveness of their marketing campaigns."Oracle Open-Sources GraphPipe to Support ML Development
Oracle has open-sourced GraphPipe to enhance machine learning applications. The project's goal is to improve deployment results for machine learning models, noted Project Leader Vish Abrams. That process includes creating an open standard. The company has a questionable relationship with open source developers, so its decision to open-source GraphPipe might not receive a flood of interest. Oracle hopes developers will rally behind the project to simplify and standardize the deployment of machine learning models.BBC News - Technology
Debit card glitch means thousands charged twice
UK customers were affected after spending in shops, restaurants and other businesses a week ago.
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Of Course Google Is Biased
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Of Course Google Is Biased
Bias is a nasty beast. A market research class I took in graduate school focused on the identification and elimination of bias. My final paper was on an intentionally biased piece of research. It was far easier to introduce bias and then talk about the bias than it would have been to attempt to do unbiased work and defend it as unbiased. For that reason alone, the Trump administration's recent complaints that Google's search engine is biased are almost certainly true. The nature of the bias, however, has not been determined.BBC News - Technology
West Midlands chosen as 5G test area
High-speed internet connections are expected to bring ambulance video links and live streaming CCTV on buses.
Monday, September 3, 2018
5 Home-Studio Must-Haves: Technics, DJTechTools, Genelec, Apogee, Roli
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5 Home-Studio Must-Haves: Technics, DJTechTools, Genelec, Apogee, Roli
Engineer your tracks for total dance floor domination with everything from a workhorse turntable to a MIDI controller that doubles as a light show.
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Ifa 2018: Glowing wall tiles respond to strokes
Tiles that change colour and respond to touch are on show at the Ifa tech show in Berlin.
Sunday, September 2, 2018
20+ Awesome Labor Day Sales (2018) on TVs, Laptops, Switch, Roomba, and More
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20+ Awesome Labor Day Sales (2018) on TVs, Laptops, Switch, Roomba, and More
Labor Day sales on our favorite TVs, laptops, Nintendo Switch, Google Home, Echo, and more
The Best Women's Health Apps: Fitbit, Apple Health, and More
Track your menstrual cycle, predict ovulation, and sync your reproductive health with other fitness trackers.
Saturday, September 1, 2018
Segway's self-balancing e-skates prove a challenge
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Segway's self-balancing e-skates prove a challenge
BBC Chris Foxx takes Segway's new self-balancing e-skates out for a test run.
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Gadget Lab Podcast: Can Tech Help Me Sleep Better?
The same tech and gadgets that keep us up at night might also help us get better sleep. Well…maybe.
Friday, August 31, 2018
China targets video gaming to tackle myopia in children
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China targets video gaming to tackle myopia in children
New restrictions will try to tackle rising levels of near-sightedness among children.
Astronauts tackle air leak on International Space Station
A "micro-fracture" from a possible collision with a rock fragment sets off alerts on the ISS.
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August's Best Gear: From Tiny Laptops to Big Phones
Our reviews of the Microsoft Surface Go, Samsung's Galaxy Note 9, DJI's Mavic Air drone, and more.
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Human Rights Groups Amplify Call for 'Killer Robot' Ban
Leaders from Human Rights Watch and Harvard Law School's International Human Rights Clinic last week issued a dire warning that nations around the world haven't been doing enough to ban the development of autonomous weapons -- so-called "killer robots." The groups issued a joint report that calls for a complete ban on these systems before such weapons begin to make their way to military arsenals and it becomes too late to act. Other groups, including Amnesty International, joined in those urgent calls for a treaty to ban such weapons systems.Thursday, August 30, 2018
Ultimate Ears Boom 3 and Megaboom 3 Review: New Features, Lower Price
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Ultimate Ears Boom 3 and Megaboom 3 Review: New Features, Lower Price
Our favorite speakers get new designs and some new audio enhancements.
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Google says Trump's bias claims are 'not true'
Claims Google did not promote President Trump's State of the Union address are denied by the search giant.
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Google Gives Vets New Job Search, Business Promotion Tools
Google has announced several new online tools designed to help former members of the military find jobs or attract new customers to their businesses. One tool allows vets to type in the search term "jobs for veterans" followed by specific military job codes to see civilian jobs with skill requirements that match their service experience. The military job code feature also has been deployed to Google's Cloud Talent solution, which is used by FedEx Careers, Encompass Health Careers, Siemens Careers, CareerBuilder, Getting Hired and others.Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Trio of New iPhones Expected in September
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Trio of New iPhones Expected in September
Apple will release three new iPhones in September, according to a Monday report citing unnamed knowledgeable sources about the company's plans. Although all the phones will have edge-to-edge displays, like the iPhone X, only two reportedly will have OLED screens. Some Apple insiders have been referring to 2018 as an "S" year -- a reference to a year when most of the significant changes affect the inside rather than the outside of the iPhone. Instead of seeking to add users, Apple apparently plans to slowly increase average prices.At-Home Eldercare Goes High Tech
The call came in less than an hour before the 8 a.m. shift was scheduled to start: A family emergency meant the regular caregiver for an elderly client couldn't make her shift that day, so a replacement caregiver was needed ASAP. Homewatch CareGivers of San Juan Capistrano had to quickly send a substitute from its pool of licensed, trained and security-bonded caregivers. Once confirmed to cover the shift, the substitute caregiver tapped into the Homewatch CareGivers "Care+" mobile system to access the client's medical information.BBC News - Technology
Riding the jet engine-powered FlyBoard Air
The FlyBoard Air has five jet engines and can travel at high speed over water.
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The Lego Minifig Turns 40
It's been four decades since Lego's little plastic people first walked off the assembly line.
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
What If Electric Cars Fail Again?
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What If Electric Cars Fail Again?
If Tesla should go under, it would set back the electric car industry a decade or more. At the beginning of the last century, electric, steam and gas all competed for the automotive industry, resulting in far more advancements in gas cars than electric over the decades. Thankfully, no one has brought back steam. There are some recent breakthroughs with gas cars that actually could make them more efficient than many electrics, and they are already far more convenient to use. I have skin in this game because I have a Jaguar iPace on order.Gear Latest
Inside the Workspace of Audiovisual Designer Love Hultén
Enter the studio where Love Hultén synthesizes fine woodcraft and hand-wired electronics into musical works of art.
Monday, August 27, 2018
Even H3 Review: Wireless Headphones That Give You a Hearing Test
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Even H3 Review: Wireless Headphones That Give You a Hearing Test
Even’s H3 wireless headphones give you a hearing test to personalize your sound. We review the headphones and its EarPrint tech.
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Florida shooting: Video gamer kills two at tournament
The participant at a tournament in Jacksonville opens fire before shooting himself.
Uber 'to focus on bikes over cars'
The ride-hailing firm says it will put more emphasis on bike hire, even though it could hurt profits.
Primitive tech
Why are millions of people watching videos of men in woods demonstrating "primitive technology"?
Sunday, August 26, 2018
Stop Sending Money on Venmo. There Are Better Alternatives
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Stop Sending Money on Venmo. There Are Better Alternatives
We're increasingly wary of sharing too much on social media. So why are we still doing it on Venmo?
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KSI v Logan Paul: YouTube boxing fight ends in a draw
KSI and Logan Paul took their online rivalry into the boxing ring in a much-hyped bout.
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