In October the Nine-O-Nine, a fully restored Boeing B-17G bomber owned and operated by the Collings Foundation, crashed with thirteen people on board. After landing hard and skidding into the de-icing tanks at the Bradley International Airport, all but the tail and port wing of the 74 year old WWII aircraft was destroyed. Seven lives
Read MoreLeo Kelion / BBC: UK’s NHS says it is working with Microsoft, Google, Palantir, and Faculty AI on a dashboard that shows the spread of the virus and NHS’ ability to deal with it — The NHS has confirmed it is teaming up with leading tech firms to ensure critical medical equipment is available to
Read MoreThe Trump administration wants to be ready for conflict in space. US Space Force: What you need to know – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSave about 50% on this self-contained, portable oven and pizza stone you can place on your outdoor grill. Make delicious pizza at home with this grill-top pizza oven for – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Kelly Sullivan/Getty Images for Rent the Runway Rent the Runway, a popular clothing rental brand, laid off its entire retail staff via Zoom yesterday. The company, which primarily operates online, has brick and mortar locations in California, New York, Chicago, and Washington DC. All stores are currently closed due to the coronavirus pandemic,
Read MoreKrystal Hu / Reuters: Internal doc: Amazon is offering higher pay to recruit its warehouse employees to pick and pack Whole Foods groceries amid rising demand and a worker shortage — (Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc is offering higher pay to recruit its own warehouse employees to pick and pack Whole Foods groceries amid rising demand
Read MoreHow to play Valve’s newest VR-only Half-Life game. Want to play Half-Life: Alyx? Here's the VR gear you need – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by BRYAN R. SMITH/AFP via Getty Images Gov. Andrew Cuomo said New York will postpone its April 28th presidential primary election until June 23rd, as the Empire State deals with the largest coronavirus outbreak in the US, the New York Times reports. “I don’t think it’s wise to be bringing a lot of people
Read MoreWatch Beyonce, Jack Johnson, Dead and Company, Diplo, Melissa Etheridge, Miley Cyrus, Questlove and more live music while social distancing. #couchtour Every live concert and band you can stream on March 28 from your home – CNET Source: CNet
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Read MoreComet Atlas is racing toward the inner solar system, and it could become the brightest comet seen in the night sky in over two decades. The comet, discovered by an observatory designed to protect Earth from asteroids, may even be visible during the day just two months from now. Also known as C/2019 Y4, this
Read MoreSo often when we read of a modification on a classic piece of tube electronics we prepare to wince, as such work often results in senseless butchery of a well-preserved survivor. With [Frank Olson]’s work on a 1958 Ampex 601 tape recorder though we were pleasantly surprised, because while he makes a modification to allow
Read MoreDr. Anthony Fauci, the administration’s most outspoken advocate of emergency virus measures, has become the target of claims that he is mobilizing to undermine the president. A Single Gesture Behind Trump Fuels an Online Conspiracy Theory Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreFinancial Times: China proposes an internet architecture called New IP to UN’s ITU; critics say its top-down design would give governments granular control over the internet — New architecture would enable cutting-edge technologies but western countries fear more control for state-run internet services China proposes an internet architecture called New IP to UN's ITU; critics
Read MorePhoto Illustration by Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Video conferencing app Zoom updated its iOS app Friday to remove code that sent user data to Facebook, Motherboard reports. The update follows Motherboard’s analysis of the app, which showed it was sending data to Facebook such as a user’s time zone and city, when a
Read MoreSave 60% on a pair of Google Home smart speakers and a Google Nest Mini. Get 0 worth of Google smart speakers for – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIf you’re using your time physical distancing to learn guitar, Fender is offering free guitar, bass, and ukulele lessons to the first 500,000 people to sign up for Fender Play. It’s a free trial, but you don’t have to handle over any payment details to get access, so you won’t run the risk of getting
Read MoreAbbott’s ID NOW system. | Abbott A new COVID-19 test from the medical device company Abbott can return positive results in five minutes — and it can be run in a doctor’s office. The test was approved for emergency use in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration last night. The test uses
Read MoreBrandy Zadrozny / NBC News: Research: the number of coronavirus-related domains has grown to 68K+ this year; coronavirus.com, reportedly owned by GoDaddy, currently forwards to WHO’s site — “People have this idea that you shouldn’t profit on the tragedy,” one domain seller said. “I think that’s kind of a superstition.” Research: the number of coronavirus-related
Read MoreIf you’ve been tracking the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic around the world, as we have, you’ve doubtless seen a lot of statistics. The raw numbers look shocking, and in many cases they are, but as always it’s crucially important to ask yourself what the numbers mean. For instance, our own Tom Nardi put together
Read MoreA bit of stress is a normal part of our daily lives, which can even be good for us. Overcoming stressful events can make us more resilient. But when the stress is severe or chronic – for example caused by the breakdown of a marriage or partnership, death in the family or bullying – it
Read MoreA portable car jump starter, $20 wireless headphones, free blue light lenses, a cheap gaming headset, and more are at the top of list of Saturday’s deals. Read more… Saturday's Best Deals: Blue Light Glasses, Gaming Headsets, Arc’teryx, and More Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreImage: OneWeb Space exploration firm OneWeb has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, GeekWire reports, leaving uncertainty about the 74 satellites it has in orbit and its plans to provide high-speed internet from space. In a news release, OneWeb said it plans to use the bankruptcy proceedings to pursue a sale of the company. “While
Read MoreMulti-million dollar mansions, high-rise waterfront condos, a stately Victorian — all deemed “essential” under public health orders in San Francisco and Silicon Valley While the Bay Area shelters in place, construction on mansions and luxury condos continues Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreSir Elon John may have paused his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour due to COVID-19, but you can still catch him perform this weekend from your living room. Read more… How to Watch Elton John's Benefit Concert for Medical Workers Sunday Night Source: Life Hacker
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