Decades ago, Einstein predicted the existence of something he didn’t believe in — black holes. Ever since then, people have been trying to get a glimpse of these collapsed stars that represent the limits of our understanding of physics. For the last 25 years, Andrea Ghez has had her sights set on the black hole
Read MoreIf you have frequented a farmers’ market recently (or live near a bougie grocery store), you might have seen them. They look like pale little tribbles—fluffy and soft and kind of cute—but they are mushrooms, and they have a sinister side (they murder trees). Read more… How to Choose, Store, and Eat Lion's Mane Mushrooms
Read MoreCloudflare’s new platform provides an easy and reliable way for businesses to secure their networks and remote workforces. Cloudflare One can monitor all your business networks Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MoreSeven nations have joined the United States in signing the Artemis Accords, a series of bilateral agreements that would establish rules for behavior on the surface of the moon. Seven nations join the U.S. in signing the Artemis Accords, creating a legal framework for behavior in space Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreCredit cards seem to be accepted for everything except for rent, as many landlords will flat-out refuse plastic to avoid the 2-3% interchange fees on large transactions. But it’s still possible to pay your rent with a credit card—if you’re willing to pay a service fee that essentially covers that 2-3%. Read more… Can You
Read MoreThere are two things I don’t want anybody seeing: my browsing history and my hidden folders. But a new app is starting to make me think I might also have to add my Reddit post history to the list. Enter the MBTI Reddit analysis tool, a web-based app that parses your post history to determine
Read MoreOffice 2010 for Windows also is no longer supported after October 13, 2020. But Office 2016 and 2019 for Windows still have a few years of supported life left. Microsoft Office 2010 and 2016 for Mac are no longer supported Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreRon Miller / TechCrunch: Armory, a commercial layer on top of open source continuous delivery project Spinnaker, raises $40M Series C led by B Capital — As companies continue to shift more quickly to the cloud, pushed by the pandemic, startups like Armory that work in the cloud native space are seeing an uptick in
Read MoreTLDR: Check out these 10 deals that aren’t a part of Amazon Prime Day…but at these discounts, they should be. Amazon Prime Day is Oct. 13 and 14. Undoubtedly, millions of Americans will take part, scooping up loads of merchandise at Black Friday-esque prices. But let’s not forget that Amazon isn’t the only game in
Read MoreThanks to the upcoming election and the pandemic, this October promises to be one of the most frightening in history. Why not distract yourself from the real-life horror with some fun Halloween decorations? Read more… The Best DIY Halloween Decorations from TikTok Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreBen Lovejoy / 9to5Mac: Researchers demo plugging a modified USB-C cable into a Mac to hack T2 chip; Apple has debuted six Mac models with T2 chips since the checkm8 flaw became public — The T2 exploit team who found a way to take over the security chip in modern Macs has demonstrated a way
Read MoreWe’re expecting to see a 5G iPhone 12 lineup and a new HomePod. Join CNET’s live coverage, starting at 9:30 a.m. PT. Apple's iPhone 12 launch event is today: How to watch it live – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAmazon Prime Day bargains, including the Instant Pot Ultra and Echo Show 5, lead Tuesday’s best deals. Read more… Tuesday's Best Deals: Amazon Prime Day, Instant Pot Ultra, Echo Show 5, Galaxy Note 20 5G, Sony Noise Canceling Headphones with Gift Card, Fitbit Versa 2, and More Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreImage: Razer Have you recently purchased a gaming PC? Are you looking to buy some new equipment for working from home? Amazon’s Prime Day event has a ton of great accessories that will spice up your PC setup. Whether you’re looking to find a new gaming mouse or keyboard for your rig, a hard drive
Read MoreNo big discounts on the Apple Watch yet. Prime Day 2020 smartwatch deals: Save big on Samsung Galaxy Watch, Fitbit Versa 2 and Garmin models – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTarget is taking the lead on tabletop gaming deals right now, with Amazon matching some prices. Best Prime Day board game and tabletop game deals: Save on Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion, Mansions of Madness and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe dwarf planet’s icy peaks form due to a process completely unlike Earth’s. How Pluto's Cthulhu mountains became covered in methane ice – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAs far as robots are concerned, wheels and tracks are great ways to get around when you’ve got serious work to do. However, if you want to build something that feels more animal than machine, building a walking ‘bot is the way to go. [Technovation] delivers a great example in the form of this quadruped
Read MoreSince we can only have Halloween parties in Animal Crossing nowadays, I would’ve written off my favorite month were it not for one big milestone dropping soon: The Windows 10 20H2 update. Read more… Adjust These Settings on the New Windows 10 20H2 Update Source: Life Hacker
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge If you are looking for a new Windows laptop or Chromebook, whether it’s for school, video meetings with friends, or even for your new work from home setup, you might want to consider taking a peek at Amazon’s Prime Day sales. The online retail giant (along with
Read MoreBless the German visionary who green lit this project. Mercedes EQC 4×4 Squared adds off-road ridiculousness to EV sensibility – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreOur teenagers, like the rest of us, are struggling. They’ve been stuck at home, having lost the ability to socialize with their friends in person in any sort of normal way—right at the time when their relationships outside of the home have become so important to them. What they’ve lost during these many months is…
Read MoreMicrosoft has announced a series of new efforts to make AI systems more inclusive of people with disabilities. The initiatives aim to combat the so-called “data desert” that’s left machine learning algorithms without enough relevant training data to be effective for people with conditions such as ALS. One project, called Object Recognition for Blind Image Training (ORBIT),
Read MorePhoto by Dieter Bohn / The Verge Every Tuesday this month, Vergecast co-host Dieter Bohn will host a series of discussions diving deep into tech review season, each focusing on a specific product. This week on the show, Dieter talks with MKBHD, aka Marques Brownlee, about the various phones released by Samsung this year —
Read MoreSarah Perez / TechCrunch: Facebook Messenger gets a visual update, custom reactions, chat themes, and more, as cross-app communication between Instagram and FB rolls out to North America — Facebook Messenger is getting a visual update and a number of new features, including support for chat themes, custom reactions, and soon, selfie stickers and vanish
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