Bats use echolocation to see objects in front of them. They emit an ultrasonic pulse around 20 kHz (and up to 100 kHz) and then sense the pulses as they reflect off an object and back to the bat. It’s the same type of mechanism used by ultrasonic proximity sensors for object-avoidance. Humans (except perhaps
Read MoreChristopher Dring / GamesIndustry.biz: Microsoft’s Phil Spencer claims asking studios to make games for Xbox Series X that will also work on Xbox One at launch won’t hinder the potential of Series X — “Held back is a meme that gets created by people who are too caught up in device competition” Microsoft's Phil Spencer
Read MoreCatalin Cimpanu / ZDNet: Linux team approves new terminology to replace terms like “master/slave” and “blacklist/whitelist” for new Linux kernel source code and associated documentation — Linux creator Linus Torvalds puts stamp on proposal to use neutral language in kernel code and documentation. Linux team approves new terminology to replace terms like "master/slave" and "blacklist/whitelist"
Read MoreLet’s face it, robots are cool. They’re also going to run the world some day, and hopefully, at that time they will take pity on their poor soft fleshy creators (a.k.a. robotics developers) and help us build a space utopia filled with plenty. I’m joking of course, but only sort of. In my ambition to have some
Read MoreWe don’t know if aerodynamics is really a subject for dummies, per se, but if you are interested in flying or building drones and model aircraft, [Jenny Ma’s] new video that you can see below will help you get an easy introduction to some key concepts. (Embedded below.) The show starts with coverage of lift, thrust,
Read MoreGen Z and millennial users have found community on the app, particularly during the last few isolating months. And for some of them, it’s their livelihood. TikTok Users Respond to Potential Ban Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreYou need to be an Amazon Prime customer to use the discount code, which lets you watch Mrs. Maisel in glorious 4K. Snag a Fire TV Stick 4K for an all-time low – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe first launch of a big batch of satellites equipped with shades to reduce their brightness was set to blast off soon. SpaceX launch of 57 Starlink satellites that wear sun visors delayed again – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe online retail giant had cited the app’s “security risks,” without offering specifics. Amazon says it sent warning about TikTok app to employees by mistake – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreLorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai / VICE: Signal’s new feature that allows users to store certain data on their servers for recovery purposes has some security experts threatening to stop using the app — The popular encrypted app is now going to store your contacts in the cloud. Experts are worried this compromises users’ privacy. Signal's new feature
Read MorePhoto by Saeed Adyani / Netflix Microsoft founder Bill Gates said Saturday that drugs and a future vaccine to treat COVID-19 should go where they are most needed, not just to “the highest bidder,” Reuters reported. “If we just let drugs and vaccines go to the highest bidder, instead of to the people and the
Read MoreElectric vehicles can help keep the air clean in our cities – as we’ve seen recently with the reduction of traffic through COVID-19 lockdowns – but they face two obstacles. In the short term they’re still expensive. In the long term charging millions of vehicles from the electricity grid presents challenges. I’m part of a
Read MoreJeep’s first factory V8-powered Wrangler (or Gladiator) could pack over 470 horsepower. Jeep teases Gladiator or Wrangler with 392 Hemi V8 – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read More3Doodler has a 3D playset with backgrounds, themed stories and molds to make the characters — right now, just $24. 3D Build & Play is 3D printing for preschoolers that's 20% off – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAukey’s car charger, wireless charging pad and 30,000-mAh power bank are packed with intriguing features. It's a charger sale: Save up to 40% on a trio of ways to power your phone, laptop and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreReading Hackaday is great! You get so many useful tips from watching other people work, it’s truly changed nearly everything about the way I hack, especially considering that I’ve been reading Hackaday for the past 15 years. Ideas, freely shared among peers, are the best of the free and open-source hardware community. But there’s a
Read MoreGoing on walks and hikes in uncrowded parks is one of the few activities that we can still do without having to worry too much about spreading COVID-19 (assuming that you’re either by yourself, with the people you’ve been quarantining with, or with other people while physical distancing). If you’re new to hiking,… Read more…
Read MoreEven Amazon is concerned about possible “security risks” with the app. Trump eyes a TikTok ban: Everything you need to know – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHumble Bundle’s latest deal benefits diabetes research and gets you 13 games, including 11 from Telltale. Get adventure games worth 4 for – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Wells Fargo has instructed employees who installed TikTok on company devices to remove the app over privacy concerns, as first reported by The Information. “We have identified a small number of Wells Fargo employees with corporate-owned devices who had installed the TikTok application on their device,” a Wells
Read MoreUpdate July 11th, 9:30AM ET: SpaceX postponed the launch again on Saturday morning, “to allow more time for checkouts.” The company says it will announce a new launch day once it’s confirmed. Original Story: A little over a week after launching a GPS satellite for the Space Force, SpaceX is back with another launch of
Read MoreSince COVID-19 first started to spread in December 2019, it has made its way around the world. When it came to the United States, there were initially a few cases in Seattle, but the first major hotspot was New York City. Now, a few months later, places like Arizona, South Carolina and Florida are new
Read MoreIf you live somewhere with all four seasons (or probably more realistically, two: summer and winter), you may look forward to growing outdoor plants once the weather warms up. But things can get tricky if there’s not enough rain. According to the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center, many parts of the… Read more… How
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge This weekend, you can still get the biggest discount we’ve seen yet on Apple’s AirPods Pro truly wireless earbuds. The sale is happening at Verizon, and you can save $30 on a set of Apple AirPods Pro online only. Most discounts for this model are in the
Read MoreSarah Emerson / OneZero : Pinterest’s moderation approach, which blocks content at the search query level, rather than removing it entirely, lets some objectionable content remain — The moderation oversight is a result of hiding rather than deleting illicit content — Pinterest, a website best known for inspiration boards … Pinterest's moderation approach, which blocks content
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