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Astrophysicists Observe Star Dragging Space-Time
Scientists have observed a spinning star dragging space-time along with it, according to a new paper.
Vulkan is coming to Raspberry Pi: first triangle
We have some news to share on the graphics front...we have started work on a much requested feature: an open-source Vulkan driver!
Up to $500 off the latest MacBooks, Apple Watch Series 4 discounted by $300, more in today’s best deals
Today's best deals include up to $500 off MacBook Pro, Apple Watch, and more. You can also save big on HomeKit accessories at Amazon.
Rupert Murdoch Now Has a Challenger to Apple News
Rupert Murdoch's News Corp launched a beta of its Apple News challenger 'Knewz' earlier this week, promising to burst our filter bubbles.
Microsoft to shutter its Ad Monetization platform for Universal Windows Platform apps
Microsoft is continuing to try to clear up its muddled UWP messaging and strategy.
2019 Subaru XV recalled over seatbelt fault
More than 700 compact Subaru SUVs are being recalled to rectify an issue with the rear seatbelts.
Elon Musk Just Dropped a New EDM Song on SoundCloud: Don't Doubt Ur Vibe
Elon Musk just released an EDM track on SoundCloud called Don't Doubt ur Vibe, and it'll have you dancing your way into the weekend.
IBM chief Ginni Rometty to step down
Cloud business boss Arvind Krishna to succeed.
BDO survey: US tech firms fear trade war and Chinese innovation
Tech company chief financial officers are bullish about their company's short-term futures but are distracted by numerous regulatory and data privacy issues.
Reasons to Make Disney+ Your Favorite Streaming Service
As more and more streaming services come out, we are all picking our favorite, and there are plenty of reasons it might be Disney+.
Astronomers Observe a Star Dragging Space-Time With It in a Cosmic Stellar Dance
Astronomers have been able to prove Einstein right once more as they witness space-time swirling around a dead star in its gravitational pull.
iOS 13 and Swift 5 Programming eBook: $9
We have a deal on the iOS 13 & Swift 5 Programming eBook, which is designed to be the ultimate beginner programming guide: $9 through us.
Inside the 'flying taxi' that could soon ferry passengers around London
This week, Vertical Aerospace showcased its flying taxi prototype in London’s Canary Wharf, and Mirror Online was given an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour
Hacker snoops on art sale and walks away with $3.1m, victims fight each other in court
Each impacted party is claiming the other is responsible for not detecting the scam. The ownership of a valuable painting is at stake.
Beer Might Actually Be Good for You, According to Science
While drinking a lot of beer is probably not a good idea, moderate consumption of the odd pint has been shown to be very beneficial to your health and wellbeing!
EU Officially Votes to Create a Standard Charging Adapter for Phones Despite Apple's Protests
After a debate that had raged on for more than 10 years, the European Parliament has finally voted in a landslide 582-40 decision to create a standard charging solution for all phones and other small to medium-sized mobile devices.
Three new tech execs join WA's govt-wide digital office
Including the state’s first-ever digital chief.
Ames Window Illusion Will Bend Your Mind in the Best Way Possible
This video shows the strangest window in the entire world, and it’s called the Ames window. This gentleman from the 90s shows you how to make one for your own.
Delta, American, and United Cancel All Flights To and From China for Months as Coronavirus Death Toll Hits 213 [Updated]
Delta, American, and United airlines will cancel all flights to and from mainland China as the confirmed death toll from the new coronavirus hits 213 and the number of confirmed cases reaches almost 10,000 worldwide, with over 100,000 more patients under medical observation.
How Laser Weapons are Changing Military Defense and Offense
As technology advances, so too is the way that we carry out modern warfare. No, not the game, rather the weapons that militaries use around the world in everyday defense.
Friday deals: Nest Cam IQ $50 off, Motorola Androids from $130, more
Friday's best deals include the Nest Cam IQ at $50, plus various Motorola Android smartphones frmo $130. Go to 9to5Toys.com for additional deals.
[Update: Hands-on images] Moto G8, G8 Power specs and renders leak w/ mid-range hardware, familiar design
Specifications of the upcoming Moto G8 and G8 Plus have leaked alongside a solo render of the devices we are expecting to see unveiled at MWC 2020.
Japanese company NEC confirms 2016 security breach
NEC needed seven months to discover the hack, did not disclose it publicly.
Amazon’s 2019 Transparency Report Shows Slight Decline in Government Requests
Amazon’s 2019 transparency report says it received 1,841 subpoenas, 440 search warrants, and 114 other requests in the second half of 2019.
11 New Apple TV Screensavers Feature Jellyfish, Whales, and More
Apple added 11 new Apple TV screensavers and they all feature underwater scenes, like jellyfish, dolphins, whales, and more.
PETA Suggests Replacing Punxsutawney Phil with a Robot Groundhog
PETA thinks that the 137-year-old groundhog should retire, and the town should get a robot that can actually predict the weather.
2020 predictions: 5 telling trends in 3D printing
Hype or new hope? Is 2020 the year 3D printing actually disrupts high-volume manufacturing?
CERN: We're ditching Facebook Workplace. Here's why
CERN is to demand that Facebook removes all its content from Workplace by January 31.
New Nanoparticle Eats Away At Heart Attack Causing Plaques
Researchers created a nanoparticle that targets plaque in cells and eats away at it, reducing the risk of a heart attack.
How to Measure Almost Anything Using Your Phone
Your phone can do it all. It’s a portable music player, diary, digital camera, communication device, calculator, and just about everything else. But you might not have considered that it can also replace your measuring tape. With the right sensors on board and the right apps installed, you can measure more data with your phone than you might think.
Memento
One from the department of good intentions.
Rocket Report: Starlink flies, OneWeb has next mega-constellation launch
“This marks the start of a regular launch campaign during 2020.”
Domino's wants software development classed as a manufacturing industry
Warns Australian tech job market is getting dysfunctional, again.
Apple supplier LG Display posts fourth quarterly loss in a row
Loss smaller than expected.
Motorola has sold over 100 million Moto G phones since 2013
Motorola has seen a lot of success from its Moto G line and this week, the company has announced 100 million units sold since 2013.
49 Interesting Facts and Stories About the Human Brain
Modern neuroscience and cognitive sciences have made great strides in understanding the effect our brains have on our everyday function. With that comes a wealth of knowledge and facts that you probably don't know about the brain.
The Ponderosa: A Classic Chevy 1966 Pickup Truck Has Been Revamped and It's Striking
The 1966 Chevrolet pickup truck was just restomodded by Rtech Fabrications and hasn't looked better. At eight feet tall and 20 feet in length, it's where classic meets modern.
Why Google Backtracked on Its New Search Results Look
The internet giant, which some lawmakers and regulators say has grown too powerful, tweaked the way it displayed ads on search results. It did not go over well.
Three suspects arrested in Maltese bank cyber-heist
Suspects used stolen funds to buy Rolex watches, along with a Jaguar and an Audi A5.
Robocall block: Now US wants to fine man $12.9m for making 'harmful' robocalls
The man made thousands of calls to US households in the hope of boosting the profile of his podcast.
WarCraft III Reforged: Not the flavor of chaos we were hoping for
We tried—seriously—to keep our cool while cataloging this $30 re-release's woes.
137 countries start work on tax rules for tech giants; Tim Cook backs approach
Officials from 137 governments have begun work on new international tax rules for tech giants. The new rules will be designed to ensure that tech ...
Google reaching out to D.C. policy experts with explainer tech summits
In today's regulatory climate, Big Tech is increasingly engaging with governments and other influential groups. A Google tech policy summit...
DTA tweaks IT contracting rules to help government get on with agile
Changes also put supplier performance under the spotlight.
WebKit Team Proposes a Way to Secure SMS Two-Factor Authentication
Apple’s WebKit team has a proposal to standardize and secure SMS two-factor authentication codes with URLs.
Someone Talk Me Out of Spending $900 on Some Keyboard Caps
I need your help. When I get anxious, I like to buy things. I’ve been good about it for the last few years. I buy a couch—because I need a couch. Or I buy a new computer case because my old one is too big for the space where I’m putting the computer. Sometimes, I’ll blow money on a much pricier and more useless item. Keycaps. I love to spend more money than I should on the caps that go on a keyboard, and right now there’s a set of keycaps I would very much like to own.
9to5Mac Daily: January 31, 2020 – Apple Maps redesign, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by MacStadium: Get 50% off your first two months of a Mac mini subscription now w/ code 9TO5MAC, or get started with MacStadium’s new Orka […]
Nubia is apparently bringing 80W fast charging to its next Android phone
On a future, undisclosed smartphone, Nubia is teasing insane 80W charging speeds for topping off the battery extremely quickly.
One Man Made over 6,000 Racist Robocalls, FCC Fining Him Nearly $13 Million
A man looking to gain publicity and notoriety made more than 6,000 robocalls harassing people across six U.S. states, now, the Federal Communications Commission is looking to fine him nearly $13 million.
YouTuber Gives Fake Award to Far-Right Activist Who Calls Greta Thunberg an 'Autistic Fucking Wench'
YouTuber Josh Pieters has revealed that he pranked far-right British commentator Katie Hopkins by flying her to Prague and presenting her with a fake award. Hopkins, who is frequently retweeted by President Trump and was recently suspended on Twitter, was awarded with the Campaign to Unify the Nation Trophy, abbreviated as C.U.N.T. And if you think that’s mean, just wait until you hear her hate-filled acceptance speech for the award.
10 Immersive Sound Systems for Your Home and Computer
We've gathered 10 sound systems that will impress your ears.
CocoonWeaver Gives You Private Voice Transcriptions
CocoonWeaver is a new-ish app (released five months ago) that gives you private voice transcriptions automatically sorted into categories.
FBI launches investigation into Pegasus spyware vendor over US citizen hacks
NSO Group denies any knowledge of a probe taking place.
Roku Drops Fox App Support Ahead of Super Bowl in Pissing Match Over Distribution Agreement
Roku says that a “distribution agreement” with Fox is ending today, meaning that users hoping to watch the Big Game via Fox apps this weekend may be screwed.
Levitating sand escapes classical world, enters quantum ground state
We're close to being uncertain about where hundreds of millions of atoms are.
These are the latest Apple Arcade games for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, and Apple TV
Apple Arcade launched with over 100 titles in September 2019 and more exclusive titles are being added weekly. Read on for the latest Apple Arcade games.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Note 10 beat the Pixel to the February 2020 patch
The February 2020 security patch, as it is now rolling out for the Galaxy Note 9 and Note 10 right now — ahead of the Google Pixel.
ServiceNow aims to court CEOs, expand use cases beyond IT
CEO Bill McDermott said he has all he needs to expand ServiceNow into a company producing $10 billion in revenue a year.
Google app gives daily stock notifications an upgrade w/ watchlist results
Google has given its Android app a useful upgrade for daily stock notifications througha a server-side update that's rolling out on Android.
2021 Mercedes-Benz EQS prototype photographed
Official side-by-side photographs show the 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQS will closely follow last year’s Vision EQS concept.
Nintendo: No new Switch model planned for 2020
Power gap between the portable hybrid and new next-gen consoles looks set to widen.
IBM's big bet on cloud computing, AI and open source needs to pay off soon
Although IBM has underwhelmed in recent years, outgoing CEO Ginni Rometty may have planted the seeds for future prosperity.
Apple is a top three PC vendor for enterprise, report claims
When it comes to corporate notebook purchasing, Macs are just as likely a choice as HP, with Dell still ahead, according to Changewave.
It's Official: GMC Is Reviving the Hummer as Its First-Ever All-Electric Truck
The rumors have been confirmed at last: GMC will be releasing its first all-electric Hummer in May, and the plan is for it to start production sometime in 2021.
This Woman’s Mouth Keeps Growing Hairs
A woman in Italy developed a rare, literally hair-raising medical condition, her doctors say. In a case study, they describe how the woman grew eyelash-like hairs inside of her mouth. What’s worse, the hairs kept returning after their initial removal.
Apple Chipmaker Says Supply Not Affected By Coronavirus
One of Apple's chipmakers, TMSC, insists it is business as usual despite the coronavirus disrupting supply chains.
How to back up Android devices: The complete guide
Make sure all your important data is always synced and protected with this easy-to-follow Android backup guide.
Android Auto gains ability to silence notifications when driving
The Android Auto 5.0.500224 update has now finally added the ability to silence notifications for a less distracting driving experience.
Did Jony Ive jump or was he pushed?
Jony Ive is a brilliant designer. He helped bring Apple back from a near death experience with the original iMac and iBooks and, later, MacBooks. But he also accounted for a number of costly flops, that, while Apple would never admit it, would have sunk even more accomplished executives.
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB gets good infotainment, but don’t get the AI
The GLB takes a niche slot and throws shade at the smaller GLA.
Apple’s Super Bowl Commercials
Super Bowl Sunday is here, and the adverts are a big part of the occasion - Apple hasn't always contributed, but its memorable when it does.
Apple's defense of iPhone Lightning fails: Standard charger law due by summer 2020
European lawmakers have ignored Apple's arguments against a common mobile charger.
Apple TV adds another eleven stunning underwater video screensavers
Earlier this week, Apple released eleven new underwater screensavers for the Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K. If you are using the Aerial screensaver, the Apple TV will automatically download them and appear in the rotation alongside the existing videos. The new videos were added sometime this week, around Monday or Tuesday. The new […]
Comment: An Apple wireless charger makes sense even if it isn’t AirPower
It was reported earlier this week that we might see an Apple wireless charger after all, despite the AirPower debacle. Some have suggested this isn't ...
Tinder, Bumble, and Grindr Are Under Investigation For Allowing Minors
Online dating is a hellscape, but the U.S. House Oversight and Reform subcommittee is fed up with just how shitty apps like Tinder, Bumble, and Grindr have been with regard to their users’ safety and privacy. Yesterday, it launched a new investigation into dating apps for doing an inadequate job of screening for minors, and inappropriately selling or sharing personal data.
TSMC says business as usual; Facebook acts on coronavirus hoaxes
Apple A-series chip supplier TSMC has said that production in its Chinese facilities remains on track despite the coronavirus outbreak impacting output ...
How to stop Siri listening to you
Apple has been listening to conversations with Siri in order to improve accuracy and some people are annoyed. Here's how to turn Siri listening off and how to get Siri to stop recording on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, HomePod and Apple TV. Keep your conversations private!
How to Measure Almost Anything Using Your Phone
Your phone can do it all. It’s a portable music player, diary, digital camera, communication device, calculator, and just about everything else. But you might not have considered that it can also replace your measuring tape. With the right sensors on board and the right apps installed, you can measure more data with your phone than you might think.
Woman sees grandfather on Google Maps Street View years after he died
A woman from Charlotte, North Carolina, discovered an image of her grandfather using Google Maps’ Street View feature
There’s no New Content on Apple TV+. Again.
Apple TV+ rolls out episodes pf its big shows on a weekly, which is fine... until there is not new content for two weeks.
Digital Nomads: 7 Reasons Why the Future of Work is Remote
Perceptions about the workforce of the future are changing as fast as the technology powering it.