A Microscopic Realm Seen ‘Through the Eyes of the Cell’
A new imaging tool works more like Google Maps than a traditional microscope. A Microscopic Realm Seen ‘Through the Eyes of the Cell’ Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreA new imaging tool works more like Google Maps than a traditional microscope. A Microscopic Realm Seen ‘Through the Eyes of the Cell’ Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreWhat’s in a name? A lot, apparently. Drivers assume Tesla's Autopilot offers more leeway than it does, IIHS study finds – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThe voluntary recall is for 15-inch MacBook Pros sold between September 2015 and February 2017. Apple recalls older generation 15-inch MacBook Pro over battery concerns – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Star Wars director and son Henry will introduce new villain Cadaverous to the Marvel Comics universe. J.J. Abrams and his son are making a Spider-Man miniseries – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWall Street Journal: A look at the proliferation of fake business listings and con artists on Google Maps, which experts estimate carries ~11M false listings on any given day — Millions of pushpins on Google Maps point to false business addresses created by firms pretending to be nearby A look at the proliferation of fake
Read MoreWhat looks like something famous, is much smaller, and is embroiled in a web of cold war cloak-and-dagger intrigue? It sounds like the answer could be Mini-Me from the Austin Powers movies, but we were actually thinking of the D-21 supersonic spy drone. Never heard of it? It didn’t have a very long service life,
Read MoreMany of us have experienced a disastrous flight or a debilitating case of sea-sickness that turned a vacation into a nightmare. Well, one company wants to reward one traveler with a trip re-do and cover up to $10,000 in expenses—sea sickness not included. Read more… Win a Vacation by Sharing Your Travel Horror Story Source:
Read MoreOverheating batteries are no laughing matter, so this may be urgent: Apple has just issued a recall for the 2015 MacBook Pro with Retina Display, saying its batteries “may pose a fire safety risk.” The company says there are a “limited number” of affected units, sold between September 2015 and February 2017. That could easily
Read MoreChance Miller / 9to5Mac: Apple launches a voluntary recall and replacement program for 15″ MacBook Pro units sold between September 2015 and February 2017 due to battery safety concerns — Apple today said that it is launching a voluntary recall and replacement program for the 15-inch MacBook Pro. Apple launches a voluntary recall and replacement
Read MoreAlex Konrad / Forbes: Slack’s IPO is a boon for several high profile tech CEOs, including Jeff Weiner and Biz Stone, who made early angel investments, offering up to 1,600x returns — Even by Silicon Valley standards, Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield is a master of fundraising. The cofounder of tech’s buzziest … Slack's IPO is
Read MoreChance Miller / 9to5Mac: Apple says in a letter to US trade representative that tariffs on its products would make it less competitive and reduce its contribution to the US economy — Amid trade tensions between the United States and China, Apple this week sent a letter to United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer. Apple
Read MoreSome insects will only live in the freshest, cleanest water. Others are happy in any dirty old bog. Scientists can use the bugs in a water source as an indicator of water quality, and in a variety of citizen science projects, you can too. Read more… Identify Bugs While You Help Scientists Learn About Water
Read MoreYouTube finally seems to have realized the obvious: comments, for the most part, are bad and you shouldn’t read them. It’s currently testing a new layout in the Android app that hides comments from sight unless you press a button to expose them. However, according to XDA Developers, the rollout so far hasn’t expanded beyond
Read MoreFor the first time, aerospace company Blue Origin has fired up a brand-new engine the company developed for its future Moon lander. The engine, dubbed the BE-7, ignited for a full 35 seconds during a test at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. It’s a big step for the company as it prepares to build its
Read MoreThe iPad has few rivals. One of those is the 10.5-inch Android-powered Samsung Galaxy Tab S4, which is currently on sale at Amazon with $150 off the asking price. This deal includes the S-Pen, which typically retails for $59 separately. This is a good deal, but I’d be failing if I didn’t point out that
Read MorePeople tend to associate pasta sauce with lots of simmering, seasoning, and tasting, but not all sauces need to be heavy on the labor, even if it is a labor of love. If you start with a super flavorful ingredient—like roasted garlic—you barely have to do anything. Read more… Use Roasted Garlic for This Three
Read MorePeople take their tabletop games very, very seriously. [Andrew Lauritzen], though, has gone far above and beyond in pursuit of a fair game. The game in question is Star War: X-Wing, a strategy wargame where miniature pieces are moved according to rolls of the dice. [Andrew] suspected that commercially available dice were skewing the game, and
Read MoreJune has been a violent month in Sudan’s capital of Khartoum, as peaceful protestors demonstrating for a civilian-led government have been attacked in the streets by paramilitary forces. It’s been estimated that more than 100 people have been killed and hundreds more injured. Read more… How to Help the People of Sudan Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreThe big sale starts in July. But the deep discounting has already begun. Why wait for Prime Day? Save money on Amazon's luxury Kindle e-reader and the Kids Edition of the Fire tablet – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDemocrats and Republicans aim to outlaw a wider array of robocall practices adopted by fraudsters and legitimate businesses alike while empowering the government to issue tougher penalties against callers who violate the law. House lawmakers unveil bipartisan anti-robocall bill Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreInboxes are beasts, overflowing mountains of frustration – and in my opinion, a real buzzkill when it comes to productivity, sucking up hours out of our days, weeks, and months. So, what’s the secret to maintaining a healthy inbox and keeping your sanity? Is it even possible? I think so! I’ve put together a
Read MoreCommentary: Next month’s 50th anniversary of SDCC will be outstanding for two huge reasons. How Marvel and Game of Thrones will make Comic-Con 2019 truly epic – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreI was completing the soothing and never-stressful process of rolling my previous employer’s 401(k) into an IRA this spring when I encountered a requirement I hadn’t seen before: A Medallion signature guarantee. Read more… What's a Medallion Signature Guarantee? Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreResults are in for the most comprehensive scanning of the skies for aliens ever. The search for E.T. has found no trace, but it's far from over – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreToday’s best deals don’t stick to an overall theme. There is a little bit for everyone, with sales on the Xbox One controller and wireless adapter bundle (compatible with iOS 13 and tvOS 13), the Amazon Echo Dot smart speaker and Logitech peripherals, a great deal on Fujifilm’s X-T2, and more. Microsoft’s Xbox One controller
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