By Vlad Savov, TheVerge.com, October 4, 2016 The future of Android is here Following an absolute deluge of pre-event leaks and revelations, Google’s new Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones are now finally official. Differentiated primarily by the size and resolution of their screens — 5-inch 1080p display on the Pixel and 5.5-inch Quad HD panel on… Continue reading Pixel ‘phone by Google’ announced
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Woman to Fly 4,350 Miles with Migrating Swans
By Alyssa Danigelis, Seeker.com, September 30, 2016 Sacha Dench is flying from Russia to the UK alongside endangered swans in an effort to save them. Conservationist and adventurer Sacha Dench is also known as the swan woman. This month she embarked on a 10-week journey in a motorized paraglider, joining Bewick’s swans on a 4,350-mile… Continue reading Woman to Fly 4,350 Miles with Migrating Swans
Why Is Jeff Bezos Going to Crash His Rocket?
By Irene Klotz, Seeker.com, October 3, 2016 Blue Origin to test New Shepard capsule escape system, booster survival unlikely. Before test pilots or paying passengers fly aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard suborbital spaceship, the company, owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, wants to make sure they can survive a botched launch. Toward that end, the… Continue reading Why Is Jeff Bezos Going to Crash His Rocket?
World Record: Human Pedals 89 MPH on Egg-Shaped Bicycle
By Tracy Staedter, Seeker.com, September 30, 2016 Superhumans participated in the IHPVA World Human Powered Speed Challenge. Each year, the unincorporated town of Battle Mountain, Nev., population 3,635, is overrun with superhumans participating in the IHPVA World Human Powered Speed Challenge. This year was no different. For five days in mid-September, cyclists clustered around a stretch of State… Continue reading World Record: Human Pedals 89 MPH on Egg-Shaped Bicycle
Why You Shouldn’t Use “Anti-Spying” Tools for Windows 10
By Chris Hoffman, HowToGeek.com, September 29, 2016 The Problem With “Anti-Spying” Tools Since Windows 10’s release and the privacy controversy that followed, many “anti-spying” apps have sprung up. They promise to keep Windows 10 from tracking you–but often, they can cause more problems than they solve. We recommend changing privacy settings using the normal options in Windows.… Continue reading Why You Shouldn’t Use “Anti-Spying” Tools for Windows 10
Movie Review: Queen of Katwe
Coming Soon to Theatres – Queen of Katwe Rating: PG (for thematic elements, an accident scene and some suggestive material) Average Rating: 7.1/10 Want to See: 91% Critics Consensus: Queen of Katwe is a feel-good movie of uncommon smarts and passion, and Lupita Nyong’o’s outstanding performance helps elevate the film past its cliches. Tamatometer: 90% Movie Info:… Continue reading Movie Review: Queen of Katwe
Just How Good Is the iPhone 7’s Camera in Low Light? We Put It to the Test
By Wired Staff, Wired.com, September 24, 2016 THERE’S A LOT of cool new stuff packed into the Apple iPhone 7. It can handle a dip in the pool. It has a big crush on wireless headphones. And damn but those two shades of black are gorgeous. But the camera is by far the most important feature.… Continue reading Just How Good Is the iPhone 7’s Camera in Low Light? We Put It to the Test
Wink launches a more powerful smart home hub
By Jacob Kastrenakes, TheVerge.com, September 27, 2016 Wink is launching a second generation of its smart home hub, which it’s simply calling the Wink Hub 2. The new hub ditches its predecessor’s shiny nondescript-networking-equipment look for a nicer, squared-off matte white body. It still only looks like a router, but that’s basically what it is… Continue reading Wink launches a more powerful smart home hub
Knowing your Apple ID, Password, and Security Information is Extremely Important.
Source: Support.Apple.com Learn more about security and your Apple ID. Your Apple ID is the account you use to access Apple services like the App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime, and more. It includes the email address and password you use to sign in as well as all the contact, payment, and security details… Continue reading Knowing your Apple ID, Password, and Security Information is Extremely Important.
Cats Traveled with Vikings and Farmers
By Stephanie Pappas, Live Science, Seeker.com, September 26, 2016 The discoveries come courtesy a study of the DNA of 209 ancient cats whose remains were preserved at archaeological sites. The early origins of domesticated cats are shrouded in mystery, but a new genetic analysis suggests that felines traveled the world with farmers and Vikings. The… Continue reading Cats Traveled with Vikings and Farmers